Roy Barnes, political unknown, launches Web site
July 10, 2009 at 6:48 pm by Thomas Wheatley in NewsThe electoral process is a beautiful thing. A virtual unknown with no name recognition or family connections can say he or she wants to serve the public, and then go on to do so, often times with little or no money. It’s happened before, it’ll happen again.
In Georgia, a part-time barrister from Mableton has decided he’d like to be governor. Sure, he doesn’t have much experience. Sure, he’s running against some big-name candidates. But Bill Laimbeer said it best: “Everyone should run for Georgia governor at least once in their lifetime.” Damn right, Bill. Damn right.
The dark horse candidate today launched something called a “World Wide Web site” and even posted this adorable video showing he doesn’t have a real campaign office or telephones. So cute!
(H/T to Gold Dome Live, a small blog operated by a community newspaper.)
July 10th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
This video is Part 6 of the Talk-Like-An-Ole-Timey-Cobb-County-Lawyer-Order-Yours-Now series of elocution DVDs.
July 10th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Ha! I see on the website that ol’ Roy already has a head start on the baby kissin’!
July 10th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
It. Could. Work.
July 10th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
“…and furthermore, by way of endorsing my candidacy, the Soggy Bottom Boys are gonna lead us all in a rousing chorus of ‘You Are My Sunshine.’”
July 11th, 2009 at 12:45 am
Take Georgia back from special interest? Amazing he kept a straight face. Anyone remember the northern arch?
July 11th, 2009 at 4:06 am
What? No Puppets? Puppets! We want puppets! Oh wait….he is a puppet…a big ole puffy puppet. It’s the “Bobby and Roy Show” for us common folk. Stay tuned.
July 11th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Oh man. Virtual unknowns who pull off longshot wins with no money?? There’s hope for my campaign yet! RJ Hadley
November 14th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Kasim Reed is Cracker Barrels defense attorney against discrimination lawsuits by the NAACP and gays:
http://www.atlantaprogressivenews.com/news/0546.html