In electing Republican Bob Turner, the people of New York sent an unmistakable rebuke to President Obama. This election was a referendum on the President and his failed policies, and is yet another sign pointing towards a sound defeat of the Democrats in 2012.
From the Associated Press & NPR: “It sounded improbable on the surface that a New York City congressional district where Democrats have a 3-1 registration edge and have held office for nearly a century could even come close to electing a Republican to the U.S. House. But voter frustration over the sour economy and President Barack Obama's policies made the improbable a reality… and portends a perilous national environment for Obama as he prepares to seek re-election next year.”
The Republican candidate in another special election, this one for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District, also won last night by a substantial margin.
The GAGOP congratulates Representative-elects Bob Turner (NY-9) & Mark Amodei (NV-2)!
In other news, Georgia’s Representative Hank “Guam” Johnson has announced that he will sponsor the “Full Faith & Credit Act,” a piece of legislation that will seek to eliminate the federal debt ceiling. This is not only reckless, but could also imperil our nation’s credit by giving the President & Congress a limitless taxpayer-funded spending spree. While the debt ceiling may be inconvenient for the Democrats as they attempt to run our nations deficit to unforeseen heights, it is a safeguard that we simply cannot do without. For more information on this bill, click here.
Meanwhile, when it rains, it pours for Barack Obama as his disapproval rating reaches a new high of 55% and his economic disapproval rating rises even higher to 62%.
Quote of the Day: Representative-elect Bob Turner: "We've been asked by the people of this district to send a message to Washington. I hope they hear it loud and clear. We've been told this is a referendum. Mr. President, we are on the wrong track. We have had it with an irresponsible fiscal policy which endangers the entire economy."
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In the Headlines…
Atlanta Business Chronicle: Regents send FY ’13 budget plan to governor (Click here to read more)
AJC: Opinion: Can U.S. government grow sustainable jobs? No. (Click here to read more)
Macon Telegraph: NRA to Macon: Don’t try gun ban (Click here to read more)
Atlanta Business Chronicle: Nearly 100 Ga. communities to vote on Sunday sales (Click here to read more)
Savannah Morning News: Editorial: Georgia politics: Democratic party poopers (Click here to read more)
Tweetable: Georgia
@RepTomPrice: A #BalancedBudget Amendment would be an invaluable asset in the battle to ensure that Washington lives within its means.
@SenatorIsakson: Isakson Cosponsors Legislation to Impose 'Time-Out' on Obama Administration from Issuing Expensive, Job-Killin… (cont) http://deck.ly/~blDWz
@TomGravesGA9: My Op-Ed in today's AJC explaining why the federal highway program should be given back to the states. http://fb.me/158LZEs51
@RepPaulBrounMD: "Manufacturing is the industry hit the hardest by regulatory costs, with per-firm costs at $688,944. But all... http://fb.me/13KrNfvQO
AthensGA_GOP: @kempforsos will speak at Athens GOP Fall Fest. We'll also have a straw poll for the 9th District #gapol #gapolitics athensgop.com/p/2011-athens-…
Tweetable: National
@RNCResearch: Threadbare Coattails: Obama’s Failed Presidency Drags Democrats To Defeat In New York And Nevada. http://bit.ly/n6B7H0
@ReincePriebus: Congratulations to Cong.-elect Turner on his landmark victory in #NY9! Tonight the voters overwhelmingly rejected the Obama agenda.
@NRCC: Republicans have carried the day with twin victories in New York and Nevada! Congrats! #NV02 #NY09
@GOPLeader: 14 million Americans are out of work; that's equivalent to the population of Pennsylvania. We've got to work together #4jobs
@RNC: Emails: Obama White House Monitored Huge Loan to 'Connected' Firm http://abcn.ws/qdvfG4 #Solyndra
@SpeakerBoehner: Economists: eliminating excessive govt regs, threat of tax hikes a better alternative #4jobs growth http://j.mp/r4XmMt @GOPoversight
