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Well, to start off, I want to reflect on something:
http://galiberal.com/?p=5380
Porter, You cannot champion ethics reform when you seconded the nomination of Glenn Richardson, possibly the most unethical Speaker in recent history.
So, I have no faith in any of our legislative leadership to bring forth a Speaker at this point. I don’t trust the Republican Leadership, and after reading/writing that, I don’t have faith that the Democratic leadership will stand up about anything.
However, I am hopeful that we will rid ourselves of the hawk system!
What is the “hawks” system? I keep reading about it, but I have no idea what it actually represents.
I forget how many but a number of legislators were selected by Glenn to step into any committee meeting at any time and vote any way they (read: Glenn) wanted to, regardless of if they were assigned to that committee or not.
Wow. I cannot believe they let him do that. I am stunned the caucus agreed to that.
Thanks for the info.
When you are Speaker, you’re allowed to do a lot of things due to the dictatorship aspect of the position.
Maybe they should reform the rules of the house to prevent such powers.
I think the number of hawks was/is three.
That may be how many they normally use, but I think he can appoint however many he needs.
The Hawk system was put in to keep the Dems or any small group of Legislatures from boycotting a meeting and deprive it of a quorum to shut down legislation. Like it or not, it was designed to make sure members showed up for their meetings and to help keep order.
Because building a consensus is so anti-democracy.
Fran is out (:<)
Between Rich Walker, Jan Jones, Rich Golick
Sure hope we get a blow-by-blow account of their morning prayer whereby they promise to adhere to the guidance of the Lord while performing their daily legislative duties.
It cannot be a Republican-run meeting unless one injects their concept of “faith” at the prelude, regardless of whether any of them care to follow the suggestions.
Okay. Correction: EXCEPT for Bobby Franklin who does not participate in the double-talk practice of praising Jesus in one breath and then sending a text message to his mistress in another breath to meet him later for drinks in his hotel room.
Elin whose humorless Dem shill are you?
So you’re saying invoking the Lord’s name at the beginning of each Republican gathering is an inside joke? Who knew??
I take offense at being called “humorless.”
Drinks, and then we’ll see (;>)
Ralston Wendell Willard sponsor
Hembree
O’Neal
Roll call..
“…Congressman Tom Graves I mean…”
love it!
Wendell ’splains Rep. Ralston income tax NON-issue well.
Chrmn Cohen on behalf Bill Hembree “Uses Willards line about ‘crossroads’ ” Mr. Hembree youngest of five, lost Dad at age 3. Sounds nervous, BTW.
David Knight on behalf of O’Neal (’splains his electorate of 30% minority almost elected a felon…) Candidate best prepared to handle budget from day one. “Larry will be a full time Speaker”
Speaker with procedural knowledge.
Rock Solid Conservative, Pro-Life, etc…
Mike’s last name is spelled “Coan.” And, it is pronounced like “cone.”
Chairman Ralston 1o minutes
Measured, strong, resonant voice. Been in Chamber as page since 60’s, one of two republicans in Chamber! Open honest good government, in addition to GOP values.
13 month ago speech for caucus change, “Need beyond debate” Cannot afford busineal as usual, that day is over.
Decision boils down to leadership, strong steady, calm, guiding thru choppy waters. Fix problem, and move on.
Maintains republican principles. Has peace and resolve, peace because of what we believe, resolve to overcome challenges.
Bigger than friendships, shrillness, “I love Larry O Neal, love Bill Hembree” because when we walk out, we better walk out strong, united. Build anew.
Remember who our obligations and responsibility lies with small business, family(ies).
Simple guy, simple life, wife with kids at school. G’d bless, give wisdom, go to work.
In the GA House gallery, getting sick from the tripe being spewed from the podium. Good grief. This is what my Party has to offer for “leadership”?
Picture the speakers naked. It’ll either get what ails you up or cause you to bust out laughing loud enough that we can hear on the video feed. Either way, bonus!
You are a deeply disturbed individual. (LOL)
Chairman Hembree
Voice is clear, younger, strong.
15 years ago freshman legislator, awed by activity, watched Tom Murphy, cigar in hand, instill fear and respect.
First republican speaker since 1874, today is another historic day, put past behind us, goals, new course, team, land of opportunity.
Talking about what we can develop: New jobs, better education, GA will be best place to live and work in US.
Won’t personally benefit, embarass, use office for personal gain, set standard for others to follow. New way of doing business, no more hawks, speakers PAC, heavy handed retribution. Speaker office open, lines of communication open, process of legislation open. Peoples house! Aggressively use new technologies to bring the peoples business to them.
20101 Transportation and water biggest issues, cannot afford another session without answers. Choices made today affect 2010 voters decisions. Will help you protect your District.
No skeletons, clean slate, fresh start. Humbles and honored to serve, with full support of wife Beth.
Thank you and God Bless
Up to ten minutes Larry O’ Neal
Subdued, measured, clear voice.
Started campaign in ICU
Separation of powers, sanctity of separation of powers. Tax deal “immaculate amendment’ explained.
Room for each member, and seat for all. Agenda will be a consensus agenda. Listen more than talk, full time speaker, quit law practice. Full time committment is essential.
Vibrant committed group of members sent by millions of voters. Will not allow the reputations of a few tarnish the many. Turn our business to the business of GA. How will they pay for Christmas? Come together on rigid budget process addressing our core concerns.
I am in a safe district. Allows me to lead a top notch political program for you. Wife and I to be in each district, helping you raise money for you and not a speakers PAC.
Asking humbly for your vote to become your servant leader. One week ago lying in ICU, feverish, saw face of angel. My angel squeezed my clammy hand, “God loves you and so do I, Kathy (sp) O’Neal.”
I think he finished in ICU, too…
Handing out ballots.
Toastmasters 101
Rep. O’Neal gave the most emotional speech
Rep. Hembree the most enthusiastic
Rep. Ralston the most logical speech.
I think Rep. O’Neal will carry the vote.
“How do you spell Pelosi”
“I don’t know”
Loud laughing, very jovial, return to seats, getting it going. Tight deadline to get home to family and shop.
Somebody probably read this and now cut off the mike!
Has everyone cast their ballot?
Has anyone not cast their ballot?
If so, return to seat.
Open the ballot box, fade to silence…
Hi Bill Greene!
Hey BB
Aren’t these chairs kinda small?
thanks for the play by play, guys. awesome.
bien nada.
Second ballot for Ralston and O’Neal, I guess there was not a majority and now a vote between these two fellows.
Passing out the second ballot now.
To expedite vote, members will go down main aisle and then exit toward side.
Everyone rushes toward front, evidently the center aisle idea not accepted…
That’s better, lining up in center!
That about all of the legislators, ballot count!
Glenn Richardson currently speaking
“probably the last time I will have the opportunity to address you”
Richardson very emotional.
“I ask you to embrace your new Speaker.
“Use moderation is all of your decisions.
Standing ovation as Richardson exits
Glenn is recognized to speak.
Deep sigh, not sure if I can do this, ~small voice~, thank you. you are my family. Sniffling, changed noted, heavy heart. I realize the last time to have this opportunity. Makes me sad. Love this House, this Chamber. Gave the best years of my life. I’ll miss it, miss you.
Seven year ago we only had 71 members. Barely half of those members are here today. Tort reform, womans right to know, bnalanced budget, without raising taxes, voter ID laws, fought to reform property taxes, broadcast meetings on internet, watch debates and see what we do.
~voice breaking~ Along the way, wherever we may have failed, my responsibility, leave on my shoulders. Here in my heart I have suffered in silence from depression. Most people did not know. Some of that is my own creation, and I seek forgiveness from G’d, I have asked for it. I sought to resolve my marriage. When I could not, I tried to kill myself. That’s all. ~voice small and breaking~ For some reason, I did not die.
Through prayers friends, family, support, I am getting better. All I know this is the ned for me. Everything has a beginning, and everything has an end. This is my end.
Embrace, encourage, our new Speaker.
As I leave here today, I leave this use justice, moderation.
~crying~ Applause.
___________________________________________
So very sad — Human Frailty. That was the voice of a broken man, you cannot fake that sort of thing. Faith, Hope, Charity to you, Glenn.
Most people did not know.
His girlfriend probably knew.
Ouch.
The use of real time technology has the ability to connect Americans to the political process in ways unimaginable only a decade ago.
We, as citizens, can now easily watch the folks we elect, and that will change everything.
Unless nobody tunes in.
Here we go:
At this time Chairman Ralston shall address the Causcus!
Glad to be wrong, the House did the right thing!
Chairman Ralston:
alright we have a long day.
I am real happy, ~sniffling~ I need your prayers, I need Larry ONeal and Bill Hembree, and the last thing, Let’s go enjoy Christmas!
I yield the well.
Speaker Pro Tem:
Lynn Walker
Clay Cox
Jan Jones
Fran Millar
Rich Golick
CONGRATS!
Mike Jacobs did an excellent job explaining that Rep. Millar is ‘open and transparent’, refreshingly blunt, and a good legislator.
Millar is an insurance salesman who has never been on the insurance committee? If only the bankers on the banking committee had figured that out before they ran their banks into the ground at a huge cost to taxpayers.
What bankers on the banking committee? Seriously, almost every one of the Members on that committee there are absolutely clueless about banking, finance, oh and the Constitution.
Jan Jones: “I don’t want to be something I want to do something.”
“Regardless of who wins the leadership positions we share a common destiny.
“The race is not only about competence . . .
“I’ll be supportive of the caucus’s will because I care deeply about transparency . . .
“Ethics are not too heavy a burden to carry as one rises to elective office . . .
“Changes are needed and will be made and I will facilitate it.
“Members want a more direct hand in the process . . .
“I’m not afraid to make the hard decisions. In fact it will be the only way we can succeed.
“I get things done and I care about the quiet people in the caucus and the quiet people back home.
“I’m running for this position because I feel an urgency to do what I can while I can . . .
Good comments by Jan-
Clay Cox: Wake up! Especially you, Willie.
“Thank you for the opportunity to stand before you as a candidate to be one of your leaders
“I’m part of the class of 2004; that class that finally won a majority in this House for the GOP. We asked people to just give us a chance to be the majority.
We told them we would be different. We would finally get the conservative agenda moving.
“We have much more to do
“We pay a tax we don’t need to pay – a state income tax
“the federal government exceeds its bounds
“I will introduce a resolution that Congress abandon its quest to take over health care whether I am elected today or not
“We promised we would run government like a business.
“We need to make sure that leadership does not become so entrenched that it becomes corrupt
“I want term limits on leadership positions
“I believe that Georgia is watching our little old caucus elections today. They see this as the old guard vs the new. That’s their perception.
“They will judge us by how we respond
We have been brushed with the same broad brush as our leadership, but we chose that leadership. We have to choose today to right the ship
Voting now taking place.
Jan Jones, Rich Golick, Clay Cox and Len Walker are the four remaining in the contest for Speaker Pro Tem for the GOP nomination.
Jan Jones is the new Republican nominee for Speaker Pro Tem.
Congratulations!
Nominations for Majority Leader:
Ed Lindsay and John Lunsford have been nominated.
Correction: This is for Majority Whip!!!
I guess I was being optimistic!
Good job Ken!
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