“The Sunday edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution contains a story about a vehicle salvage business that I have owned for over 20 years.

This story is based on a premise that is factually incorrect.”

Speaking of facts, either the AJC had the February 1990 incorporation date of Deal’s business incorrect, the current business succeeded another, or Deal doesn’t have the facts about his own business.

Please Congressman Deal explain how you, a member of the General Assembly leadership at the time, incorporates a business just prior to initiation of a no-bid state program, were awarded that business. Serendipity?

Interesting too, how a third of the vehicles in the state are registered within 30 miles of downtown Atlanta, yet Gainesville is the nearest location for retitling, when there is perhaps a dozen businesses and hundred acre of junk cars in that part of Atlanta near the Federal Pen.

Address it head on, and knock it out while he can. Ignoring it means it can resurface, and then the question becomes – “Why didn’t he come out the first time?”

I point back to his candidacy speech, “If you want a Governor who ties his own shoes . . . then do I have a Deal, for you.” This is right up his ally in terms of style.

Yes.

My feelings exactly.

“It is nothing more than a cheap political shot using back alley, in-the-shadows “tips” from one of my political opponents to damage my good name and reputation. “… Deal

So the Tip was bad or the AJC was was bad or was I bad to get caught which is it?

That Deal was willing to respond and address the issues shows much more character than Ox’s route. If some impropriety or malfeasance happened, I am glad Deal is at the very least willing to discuss the matter. That is called accountability and transparency. And if you choose to be engaged there is a greater likelihood of fixing the problem and preventing future transgressions.

Oh wait, did I just slander The Ox? Aww man…

Yes, I want to know why they get government-run health care and I can’t.

We need to be checking out all these politicians. They should not be able to do anything we can’t do.

I think Deal had to address them himself. I’m glad he did.

I think when the general public gets around to paying attention, (and the time negative ads and direct mail starts to fly), they’re going to want someone who is willing to address any charges head-on, not someone who hides behind subordinates.

Anyone familiary with RFP’s knows how easy it is to make that happen. Just know the person writing the spec and have them insert some items that only one company can do. Sort-a like Sonny and his special real estate tax break that no one else got.

When government improperly creates an impediment or interference to one’s success, I will always go to bat for what is right.

Especially when your own business is at stake, huh?

Not impressed with anything other than the part where he’s willing to be the face on the response as opposed to hiding behind his staff.

Good Luck.