I’m on the fence between voting for Karen Handel or Eric Johnson in Tuesday’s primary vote for Georgia Governor. As I said on Facebook, no other candidates are worthy of my vote. I once considered Ray McBerry last year but I quickly realized he was nuts and does not represent my values.


If I read some accounts, Handel isn’t as conservative as she comes across but does that really matter to me? Well, here’s my thing. I met Sonny Perdue before he became governor and I liked him and would have voted for him if I hadn’t already moved back to Florida. But now I can clearly see that Sonny wasn’t the best governor. If I do vote for Handel, I don’t want to regret not voting for Johnson down the road. Even if Johnson loses, I would know that I voted for the better candidate. I’ve heard and read good things about Johnson but I just don’t think he has the star power to win against the worst enemy of Georgia, King Roy the Rat.


Help me decide.

July 16, 2010


REP. COOPER EARNS LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR SERVICE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES


East Cobb Rep. Sharon Cooper was honored Thursday (July 15) for her legislative leadership by the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities.


The award is given to those who have distinguished themselves through work that positively impacts the lives of individual citizens with developmental disabilities and their families.


The Council cited Rep. Cooper’s “staunch advocacy as a nurse and caregiver and her work on the Nurse Practice Act (HB 1040)” in presenting the award. The bill, which became law this year, makes it easier for people with disabilities to live independently.


“I am honored to be recognized by this group that does tremendous work in enhancing the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families,” Rep. Cooper said.


Rep. Cooper, chairman of the prestigious Health and Human Services Committee, is serving her seventh term in the state house, and was a major factor in the State House’s Republican takeover in 2004.


The award was presented at the Making A Difference Annual Appreciation Dinner in Atlanta sponsored by the GCDD which honors the progress being made to enhance community life for people with disabilities.

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The Albers campaign continues to surge with endorsements from important government leaders, teachers, veterans, activists, and North Fulton voters. Albers is on track to win the primary on July 20th and serve as the next state senator from District 56. For more information visit: www.votealbers.com.