While political campaigns have been slowed by the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent near-shutdown of the state, candidates are still jostling position, (as long as they aren’t in the now-suspended state legislature anyway). In the Democratic primary to see who will face off against incumbent Sen. David Perdue, there is an early frontrunner, as a recent poll from the AJC shows Jon Ossoff doubling up his closest challenger, Teresa Tomlinson, 30% to 15%. Some big buts – nearly 40% of Democrat voters remain undecided in the race, Perdue holds a fundraising and name-recognition advantage, and it seems likely the race would go to a runoff – but still with an early edge Ossoff’s ship is RISING…
Ga. Supreme Court’s controversial decision
The recent decision by the Georgia Supreme Court to no longer hear (most) murder appeals has led to criticism and debate, particularly from the state Court of Appeals, which will now handle those cases. Court of Appeals judges say their staffs are already stretched thin, and that such a move would require the legislature to significanltly increase funding and staffing within the Nathan Deal Judicial Center. The move leaves Georgia’s court system DRIFTING…
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