U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson played host to a packed house Monday at a town hall at Kennesaw State University. More than 600 Georgians filled the auditorium, many heckling and booing as they asked the long time Senator questions about the attempt to repeal Obamacare and global warming. Isakson, for his part, handled the often rowdy scene with his typical grace, doing his best to communicate his stances to a crowd that was mostly unreceptive. For agreeing to host what he knew would be a difficult event for no reason but out of responsibility to his constituents Isakson’s ship is RISING…
Loeffler to head SBA
Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler was the latest Georgian to be tapped by President-elect Donald Trump for a key role in his upcoming administration, in this case to head up the Small Business Administration. Loeffler will lean on her experience as a successful financial executive as well as her political background in leading the SBA, which doles out loans and provides regulatory support for millions of small businesses nationwide. The appointment has Loeffler’s political star once again RISING…
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