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Tom Crawford: This is one strange election year in Georgia
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When friends ask me if I’m ever going to retire as a working journalist, I respond, “how can I leave when I’m having so much fun?” Every election cycle in Georgia has its share of weirdness, but I think we got a double-load this year. There is, for example, the candidacy of a fellow named Billy Davis in the 11th Congressional District, who’s hoping to unseat U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk in the Republican primary.
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Editorial: Dissent should have a purpose
Americans can't expect political leaders to bridge a wide divide until we can find common ground
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Protesters gather outside of a town hall meeting Wednesday held by U.S. Rep. Doug Collins. - photo by David Barnes
Put yourself in the shoes of a member of Congress for a moment. Yeah, it may feel icky, but play along. For this exercise, set aside your political leanings for a moment and imagine you’ve been elected by a constituency that supports your views by a healthy margin.
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