May 1, 2022 / Newsletter 274 |
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Save the date!
Next meeting of the Hall County Dems is
Monday, May 9, 6:00 pm
(meeting gaveled to order at 6:30)
Gainesville Civic Center
830 Green Street
Gainesville, GA 30501
Special Guest Speakers:
Bee Nguyen, Candidate for Georgia Secretary of State
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Candidate & Campaign Staff Training

The DPG is offering candidate and campaign staff training opportunities. Please note that the NDTC training also includes sessions for local leaders, who would like to work and/or advise candidates and campaigns.
Sign up for Trainings Via Mobilize
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It's time to VOTE in the Primary |
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Early voting starts tomorrow, May 2, and runs through May 20th, and includes several weekend days, including Sundays for the first time in Hall County!
Check My Voter Page to be sure you are registered, to learn what Georgia House and Senate District you live in, and to find out where you can vote.You can also view a sample ballot.
Make your plan to vote. Block off time on your calendar for voting.
Make sure Hall County Dems show up in large numbers to vote in the primary. Share voting information with your family, friends and neighbors. Take a friend to the polls!
If you are voting absentee, make sure you fill out your ballot completely and provide all the needed information and signatures. Drop off your ballot at the elections office (2875 Browns Bridge Road, Lower Level, Gainesville, GA 30504) or mail it now!
Early voting days/times in Hall County:
- Monday, May 2, 2022 - Friday, May 20, 2022 · 7AM - 7PM (ALL LOCATIONS)
- Saturday, May 7, 2022 & May 14, 2022 · 9AM - 5PM (ALL LOCATIONS)
- Sunday, May 8, 2022 & May 15, 2022 · 1PM - 5PM (DOWNTOWN AND MULBERRY CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER ONLY)
Early voting locations:
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DOWNTOWN Brenau Center - Downtown
301 Main Street, Gainesville
NORTH North Hall Community Center
4175 Nopone Rd., Gainesville
SOUTH1 Spout Springs Library
6488 Spout Springs Rd., Flowery Branch
SOUTH2 Mulberry Creek Community Center
4491 JM Turk Rd., Flowery Branch
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EAST1 East Hall Community Building
3911 P Davison Rd., Gainesville
EAST2 Chicopee Woods Ag Center
1855 Calvary Church Rd., Gainesville
WEST Murrayville Library
4796 Thompson Bridge Rd., Gainesville
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Donate to our Democratic Candidates
Using the secure website ActBlue, you can donate to these Hall County Democrats running for office. Use the links below:
We'll add links for our other Hall County candidates as they become available. Candidates can email us at HallCountyDemocrat@gmail.com with information about their campaigns. |
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Drive Voters to the Polls
Hall County Dems have the opportunity to work with RideShare2Vote, a national organization that helps coordinate getting voters to the polls.
if you're interested in volunteering to drive people to the polls during the primaries or the general election, email Jennifer LaRose at jblarose13@gmail.com to learn more.
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Want to help at the polls in November? Start preparing now by viewing the training available from the Georgia Secretary of State's website on being a poll worker or a poll watcher!
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Georgia Poll Worker Training Website
Welcome to the Poll Worker training website. As the state's chief elections officer, it's my responsibility to maintain the security and integrity of elections in Georgia. On behalf of my office, the State Election Board, and our county and...
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georgiapollworkers.sos.ga.gov
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Poll Watcher Training
A poll watcher is a person designated by an independent candidate, nonpartisan candidate, a political party, or political body to observe at a polling place on election day or during advance voting. Poll Watchers may be permitted behind the...
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sos.ga.gov
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Weekly Thoughts from the Chair:
The Insurrectionists who tried to overturn the election
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Members of Congress were involved in attempting to overturn the election, including Representatives Greene, Jordan, Boebert, Scott Perry (R-PA), Louie Gohmert (R-TX), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Mo Brooks (R-AL), Jody Hice (R-GA), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), and Debbie Lesko (R-AZ). The "Freedom Caucus," was right there, with all the usual suspects: first chair Jim Jordan, second chair Mark Meadows, third chair Andy Biggs. Organizer Mick Mulvaney would go to Trump’s White House. Ron DeSantis is now governor of Florida. These people intend to destroy our democracy.
In 2018, speechwriter for George W. Bush, David Frum, said: "If conservatives become convinced that they cannot win democratically, they will not abandon conservatism. They will reject democracy." And on that fateful day on January 6, Liz Cheney (R-WY) told Jordan "Get away from me. You f**ing did this."
Do you have any question now about the value of your vote? Go vote! Vote as if the future of your country is at stake – because it is! These anti American and amoral Republicans intend to take away your rights and freedoms. Go Vote!
Early voting starts tomorrow, May 2. You may vote at any of the early voting locations. Exactly what is it that you have to do that is more important? Go Vote!
Mike
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HCDP Committee News
A few weeks ago, Tornye ("Tony") Konne submitted his resignation as the Treasurer of the Hall County Democratic Party. Tony stepped up to take on the Treasurer's role during the COVID 19 pandemic, as we, like everyone else, were making adjustments to be able to continue operations while protecting our members from the risks of the deadly virus. Tony worked hard to help the Committee keep functioning by carrying out the duties of Treasurer. He calmly navigated the challenges of a dynamic situation, not only because of the pandemic, but also because our country faced, for the first time, a refusal to carry out a peaceful transition of power. The seditious conspiracy to keep the autocrat Donald Trump in power by overturning the 2020 election was another blow to "business as usual." Through these tumultuous times, Tony's dedication to democracy and our party were evident. We can't express our appreciation enough for the hours he spent on our behalf. Thank you so much, Tony, for your help through the past two years.
On Thursday, April 21, the Committee of the HCDP elected Michael LaRose to be our next Treasurer. We are confident that Michael will take on this role with the same dedication as his predecessors, Tony Konne and --before him--Andy Colaninno. Please join us in congratulating Michael on his new role.
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Democrats on the ballot in May 24th Primary
As you can see by the list below, Georgia Democrats have a lot of excellent candidates running in 2022. That's why it matters so much that we all VOTE in the primaries! For those candidates shown in blue, click on their name to visit their site or Facebook page. And come to our May 9th meeting to hear our special guest speakers Bee Nguyen, Currie Hitchins, and Nakita Hemingway,
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For U.S. Senate
For Georgia 9th Congressional District
For Governor
For Lieutenant Governor
For Attorney General
For Secretary of State
For State Superintendent of Schools
For Insurance Commissioner
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For Labor Commissioner
For Agriculture Commissioner
For Public Service Commission District 2:
For Public Service Commission District 3
For Georgia Senate District 49
For Georgia House District 29
For Georgia House District 30
For Hall County Commission Post 1
For Hall County School Board Post 1
For Hall County School Board Post 2
For Hall County School Board at-large
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In two televised "debates," Perdue pushed the Big Lie to pander to his godfather Trump while Kemp touted accomplishments, taking credit for economic initiatives passed by Democrats in Congress and signed by Joe Biden. They both, however, invoked the name of Stacey Abrams multiple times (19 in one debate alone). As she put it on Twitter, Stacey is living in these guys' heads rent free. Get ready to work to elect Stacey our next governor!
In other election news, after 15 months of declining automatic voter registration in Georgia and a media expose, the Secretary of State's office fixed a "mistake," whereby the default for voter registration when applying for a driver's license was set to NO. Previously the default was YES. Perhaps we're being too cynical when we wonder if this "mistake" was part of the GOP plan to cut down on new voter registrations in Georgia, but the number of obstacles they have put in place since Biden's victory in Georgia in 2020 certainly give us reason to question their motives.
Finally, some more good news! Stacey Abrams had sued the state because of a law passed last year that allows incumbents to raise unlimited amounts of money during the months before the primary, while limiting the fundraising of challengers until they are officially their parties' nominee. A federal judge ruled this week that Brian Kemp can't have a special PAC to raise unlimited funds until he, too, becomes his parties' nominee..
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Georgia Votes 2022: Can Marjorie Taylor Greene be...
Controversial Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene faces at least 4 opponents in the Republican primary on May 24th, but is she vulnerable? WABE politics editor Susanna Capelouto, and politics reporters Sam [...]
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live-pba-wabe.pantheonsite.io
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Virtual Events | Gainesville Times
Recording of the forum of GOP candidates for GA09 Congressional District are now available online!
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www.gainesvilletimes.com
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Georgia governor's debate kicks off with false claims of ...
The debate between Republican candidates for governor in Georgia started with an argument over whether the 2020 election was "rigged and stolen." CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down what happened and what's next in the race ...
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www.cbsnews.com
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Stacey Abrams: Georgia Governor's Race Is About...
Stacey Abrams, the Democratic candidate for governor in Georgia, discusses with Nicolle Wallace her campaign thus far and how new voting restriction bills pa...
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www.youtube.com
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Trump's Brian Kemp Revenge Plot Has Hit a Snag
Trump's handpicked candidate for purging Georgia governor Brian Kemp is not doing well in a state where the former president has invested a lot of prestige to show his clout, and even other MAGA candidates are giving him a wide berth.
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nymag.com
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Judge halts Kemp's unlimited fundraising in Georgia...
A federal judge on Thursday ruled that a special campaign committee created by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp cannot raise money unless and until he secures his party's nomination. A state law passed last year and signed by Kemp allowed certain top...
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www.wabe.org
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Automatic registration restored in Georgia after its...
That small change had a big impact, cutting in half how many people submitted registration information at driver's license offices last year compared with 2020, a drop from 79% to 39%, according to records obtained by The Atlanta...
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www.ajc.com
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Your voter guide for 2022 election season in Hall County
Several local and state seats are up for election this year, including top ticket races like governor and U.S. Senate all the way down to local board of education seats. This is your guide to voting this season, including key dates, how things...
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www.gainesvilletimes.com
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This week, The Times published a Letter to the Editor from Mike Parker. Thank you, Mike! You can read his letter below.
If you'd like us to help with a letter to the editor, email hallcountydemocrat@gmail.com and put "letter to the editor" in the subject line.
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Opinion: Everyone deserves quality education
I toured the Hall County Correctional Institute on Tuesday night, April 19. Warden Walt Davis gave a PowerPoint presentation about the prison, its goals and its population. According to the Warden, every inmate is a felon. They are from all over...
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www.gainesvilletimes.com
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State & Local News (Some links may require a subscription)
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PLEASE NOTE: Any articles we post about 2022 Georgia Democratic candidates in contested primary races are intended to keep you informed. They are not an endorsement of any candidate. |
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Georgia to seat special grand jury to investigate Trump...
ATLANTA (AP) - When potential grand jurors show up at an Atlanta courthouse Monday, they'll find a television camera in the room and streets closed outside - nods to the intense public interest in the investigation into whether former President...
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www.pbs.org
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Georgia man 2nd rioter convicted of seditious conspiracy
A Georgia man affiliated with the far-right Oath Keepers militia group became the second Capitol rioter to plead guilty to seditious conspiracy for his actions leading up and through the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection. The sentencing guidelines for...
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www.gpb.org
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Kemp plan to replace Obamacare website blocked for now - ...
The governor's stalled health care plan hit another roadblock Friday when the Biden administration notified state officials it could soon block a proposal to bypass healthcare.gov. The state has so far not responded to three letters seeking...
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georgiarecorder.com
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Victims' Rights Week: Homeless victims of crime deserve...
Edwards' death underscored a number of the issues related to homelessness that Lott Hunte said she has tried to bring public awareness. She collaborated with Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard for an event Monday, April 25, during...
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www.gainesvilletimes.com
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Opinion | A leading Trump sycophant may soon get the...
When the history of the Donald Trump era is written, a special place in the whole saga should be reserved for David Perdue. The former senator has debased himself on Trump's behalf perhaps more thoroughly...
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www.washingtonpost.com
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Governor Kemp visits Forsyth County to sign educational...
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp was in Cumming on Thursday signing a package of conservative education bills. They would regulate the teaching of race in the classroom and allow the state athletic association to ban transgender girls from playing high...
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accesswdun.com
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Trump-backed attorney general candidate's campaign...
Donald Trump and his preferred Georgia attorney general candidate John Gordon have a lot in common: Both continue to push false claims about the 2020 election, both are facing active lawsuits, and their professional credentials have raised questions.
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www.gpb.org
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Law signed by Gov. Kemp limits who can file complaints...
The process of banning a book in a school library will change now that Governor Brian Kemp signed SB226 into law. ATLANTA - Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 226 into law on Thursday, answering the question of how schools deal with someone...
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www.11alive.com
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National News (Some links may require a subscription)
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Trump allies breach U.S. voting systems in search of...
Eighteen months after Donald Trump lost the White House, loyal supporters continue to falsely assert that compromised balloting machines across America robbed him of the 2020 election. To stand up that bogus claim, some Trump die-hards are taking ...
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www.reuters.com
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Whiny, "bored" White House reporters evoke no sympathy | ...
White House reporters are bored, Politico reports. According to Politico's own White House reporter Max Tani, they're unhappy because they're not getting the attention - or reaping the career rewards - that came with covering the madness of the...
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presswatchers.org
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Jan. 6th Committee Will Hold Public Hearings In June on...
The House committee currently investigating all facets of the J an. 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol building will hold a series of public hearings in June, reported by ABC News. Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss) stated to reporters the public will ...
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www.theroot.com
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Kevin McCarthy's Sloppy, Artless Lie
Almost all politicians lie, but only some are demonstrably liars. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is not only a demonstrable liar; he's also a sloppy and inartful one. The clever dissembler knows that it's wiser to sow doubt and confusion...
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www.theatlantic.com
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Current HCDP Office hours:
Monday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday CLOSED
Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday CLOSED
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314 College Avenue
Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: (470) 892-5825
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