Even though I understand the importance of Georgia’s runoff election today for the Senate, I’m not confident in the outcome. In my experience, the typical Georgian is about as politically progressive as a desert is lush. Yes, there is a community that understands that Saxby Chambliss is a card-carrying Bush-Cheney Republian, but I think the [...]
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GA Results: the Day After
During the early results, I was embarrassed by GA: McCain seemed to have a significant early lead. However, as the night went one, that gap slowly narrowed. Georgia did ultimately go to McCain, but there are a number of islands of blue in that sea of red — more than in 2004.
Also, a runoff between [...]
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Barack Obama: President Elect
I’m very proud of my country tonight. I can’t help but think Norman Mailer would be, too.
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About G. R. Lucas
Gerald "Jerry" R. Lucas is an English Professor, photographer, science fiction geek, Mac and Linux dude, devoted husband, cat owner, part-time runner, full-time vegan, BMW motorcyclist, and Mini Cooper "S" driver. And this is his web site.
