Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Unlike Democrats, Republicans, SuperPacs or other groups - the Tea Party Patriot movement is the largest local grassroots movement in American history.
Dear Editor, Recently, the mainstream media has raised questions about the effectiveness of the Tea Party regarding the 2012 elections. Writing with an implied chuckle they cast the image that the Tea Party is nowhere to be seen. Where are they? According to Debbie Dooley, National Coordinator for the Tea Party Patriots, “We’re like an army equipping ourselves to go into battle. 2010 was just a practice run for 2012. The best way to be effective is for your opponent not to see you coming before it is too late.” According to Trilby Leech, who is Chair of the Forsyth Tea Party Patriot Alliance, “We are part of 15 million Patriots across America. We’re getting stronger each day.” There is nothing small about the grassroots Tea Partiers. They …
Debating topics from synthetic drugs to the need for experience in law enforcement, candidates established their qualifications for sheriff of Forsyth County.
The Forsyth County Tea Party Patriot Alliance hosted the second sheriff's debate on Monday night. Challenger, County Coroner Lauren McDonald, answered the first question from the audience, "What must be the top priority for the next term of sheriff, other than the obvious, public safety?" McDonald explained that if we're going to have a great community tomorrow, we've got to start today within our schools. "I think the most important thing for the next sheriff of this county is our children," he said. "There are issues within our school system. There's the smoke shops in our community and what they're providing to 18-year-olds who are going into our schools and selling to 17 and 16-year-olds. We've got to make a difference there." …
Monday, May 14, 2012
The candidates running for Forsyth County sheriff take part in the second debate of that race tonight.
Voters will get to hear from the candidates running for Forsyth County sheriff in that race's second debate of the political season tonight. The sheriff's debate, sponsored by the Forsyth County Tea Party Patriot Alliance (FCTPPA), will held in the commissioner's meeting room located on the second floor at the Forsyth County Administration Building at 7 p.m. All three candidates, Forsyth County Sheriff Ted Paxton, Duane Piper, a 25-year veteran law enforcement professional, and Forsyth County Coroner Lauren McDonald, have confirmed to be there. It's been almost two months since their last debate. The format will be conducted in the same manner as last week's county commission debate, according to Robert Frey, spokesman of the FCTPPA. The …
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
Steve Voshall, chairman of the Forsyth County Tea Party, announces his bid for state Senate.
Steve Voshall, a local businessman and chairman of the Forsyth County Tea Party, announces his candidacy for state Senate, according to a news release. “I was raised here in Georgia, I went to public schools here, got married here and I am raising a family here, said Voshall. "I am not a politician, I am a concerned citizen and businessman, who cares deeply about his children’s future and that of this great state.” In the release, the 45-year-old points out that running for a public office is not something he wanted to do all his life, but with the economy caught in a perpetual stalemate and politicians doing nothing but kicking the can down the road, he decided that he had no choice but to run for state Senate. Voshall said he is running …
Before you vote on July 31 find out where the incumbents and challengers stand on the most talked about issues affecting Forsyth County and your tax dollars.
Tuesday night's second county commissioners debate, hosted by the Forsyth County Tea Party Patriot Alliance, posed some tough questions to incumbents and their contenders. All candidates were present with the exception of John Derucki and Brian Tam who were unable to attend due to prior commitments. Dennis Brown was expected to show late due to a previous engagement and he was able to briefly answer questions at the end of the debate. The pressing question on the agenda asked candidates to cite a specific area in the county budget in which they would support cutting. Patrick Bell (District 4, incumbent commissioner) explained that amenities have a large portion of the current budget. "Parks and Recreation has eight percent of the budget, …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The Forsyth County political season is in full swing with several debates scheduled throughout May and June.
The second county commission debate in Forsyth County takes place Tuesday, it's one of many scheduled debates of the political season throughout May and June. Last month's debate featured seven of the eight candidates. Tuesday's debate will feature seven of the nine candidates, according to Trilby Leech, chairperson of the Forsyth County Tea Party Patriot Alliance, the debate sponsor. Scheduled to appear: In District 5, which covers much of east Forsyth, incumbent Commission Chairman Jim Boff. His challenger John Derucki, has a scheduling conflict, but did send a statement to Leech. She read an excerpt to Cumming Patch explaining his absence. "Please accept my apologies for not being with you this evening, unfortunately I cannot attend …
Saturday, May 5, 2012
A group from the Republic of Georgia were in south Forsyth County this week to talk about politics, government and economic development.
Delegates from the Republic of Georgia were in Forsyth County earlier this week as part of the Library of Congress Open World Program to share experiences in politics, government and economic development. Dennis Brown, Republican candidate for the District 2 seat on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, hosted the group, which included a news reporter, auditor, election project coordinator from the Georgian Young Lawyers Association, the director of a watchdog organization and counsel from the Georgian Chamber of Control. Brown welcomed the delegates from the "other" Georgia to his campaign headquarters on Peachtree Parkway. He was selected to host the group because of his membership in the Georgia to Georgia Foundation, and to …
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Tell us what you think about the candidates left in the Republican Presidential bid race?
With the campaign suspension announcement of Georgia's own Newt Gingrich on Wednesday afternoon, the field of Republican candidates is narrowed significantly. Gingrich made his official announcement on Wednesday, according to reports by The Huffington Post. Though the race began slowly during 2011 packed with hopefuls, including Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Michele Bachmann and Herman Cain, now just Mitt Romney and Ron Paul remain as official Republican candidates for the party's nomination. According to delegate counts on Real Clear Politics, Romney's delegate count is 865, in comparison to Paul's 93. So we want to know, how do you feel about announcement? Was it inevitable? Do you believe Republicans have a shot at the White House?
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Fox News is reporting that sources inside his campaign say presidential candidate Newt Gingrich will end his campaign next week.
After losing big to Mitt Romney Tuesday, Newt Gingrich plans to formally leave the Republican presidential race next week, according to Fox news. It is also reported that he will "more than likely," endorse Romney when he makes the announcement. The decision comes on the heals of Romney sweeping the five primaries Tuesday, making it statistically impossible for Gingrich to prevent him for garnering the 1,144 delegates needed to secure the nomination. He is expected to complete his North Carolina schedule next week before making the formal announcement on Tuesday. Gingrich, as a native son, was the popular choice in the March 6 primary in Georgia. Statewide Gingrich garnered 47.4 percent of the vote. Last December during a straw poll …
Saturday, April 21, 2012
During Monday night's county commission debate the incumbents and opponents debated on hot topics, including the financial health of the county, millage rate and water contract.
More than 250 people gathered inside the commissioner's meeting room at the Forsyth County Administration Building Monday night to listen to two of the three incumbents and their challengers running for Forsyth's three county commission seats. The seats up for election this year include, District 5, which covers much of east Forsyth, between incumbent Jim Boff and challenger John Derucki. In District 4, which covers a good area of north Forsyth, the candidates vying for that seat are incumbent Patrick Bell, opponents Cindy J. Mills, Bill Mulrooney, Tim Hubbard and Charles Meagher, both who announced their bids recently. And in District 2, which covers a portion of south Forsyth, the race is between incumbent Brian Tam, who was the only …
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Joe Freedom
12:52 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012
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