Barrow Journal

The national political landscape could experience a major change after the November election, according to 7th district congressional candidate Rob Woodall.

With Republicans poised to regain control of the House and possibly the Senate, Woodall said he has faced some tough questions from a skeptical constituency.

Speaking at the Oct. 18 meeting of the Barrow County Republican Party, Woodall said voters want to know how this time will be different from the last time the GOP was in power. [Full Story »] 

The next meeting of the Barrow County Republican Party will be Monday, Oct. 18. [Full Story »] 

State Sen. John Douglas, head of the Georgia Republican Party veterans outreach program, is on a mission to bring military voters into the GOP fold. [Full Story »] 

The Barrow County Republican Party will hold its 17th annual BBQ on Saturday, August 21 at the Winder Lions Club. [Full Story »] 

The Barrow County Republican Party will hold its 17th annual BBQ on Saturday, August 21 at the Winder Lions Club. [Full Story »] 

The results are hardly surprising. Local Republicans oppose taxes and favor reduced federal spending based on their responses to the non-binding questions on the Republican primary ballot.
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Continuing economic troubles and widespread opposition to the stimulus bill and health care legislation could be problematic for the Democratic party this year, according to Dr. Charles Bullock, professor of political science at the University of Georgia.
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Gubernatorial candidate Jeff Chapman believes the next governor of Georgia is going to face tough challenges when the economy begins to recover.

The additional revenues generated by an economic upturn will result in increased demands for government spending and restoration of funds to programs and agencies which have experienced cuts during the current fiscal crisis.

“The next governor is going to need to be someone who is strong and capable and willing to say no to a bad idea,” Chapman said. “You need a strong governor who is going to turn that money back towards the people.”

Chapman was one of the guest speakers at the June 21 meeting of the Barrow County Republican party.

The three-term Georgia state senator said he has worked to uphold good, conservative principles and will continue to do so if elected as governor. [Full Story »] 

The Barrow County Republican Party continues its series of candidate forums on June 24 at Statham Elementary School. [Full Story »]