Chimp coming to Pooler, outside of Savannah

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Anybody up for a little protesting?
President Bush to campaign for Max Burns
1A | Local News
Larry Peterson | Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 12:30 am


President Bush is coming to Chatham County for Max Burns - a signal that the national Republican Party is going all out for the Georgia congressional candidate. Bush is to be the featured speaker at a Sept. 7 fundraising luncheon for Burns at Pooler's Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum. "You can probably get in for 100 bucks," said U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga., "but if you want to give three or four thousand, they'll be happy to provide that opportunity." Burns, a Sylvania Republican, is trying to win back the 12th Congressional District seat he lost to John Barrow in 2004, and his polls say the race is a dead heat.

Control of the House is up for grabs and the 12th is one of a handful of Democrat-held seats the GOP thinks it can retake. But Burns is running far behind in the scramble for the campaign cash he needs to get his message out to the district's voters As of June 30, the end of the last campaign finance reporting period, Barrow had $1.3 million on hand compared to $733,393 for Burns. Bush's visit should be a big boost, said Charles Bullock, a professor of political science at the University of Georgia.

"He's going to raise a ton of money," Bullock said. "He will be well positioned to go toe-to-toe with Barrow. ... (This race) could be pivotal to control of Congress." Kingston, too, read significance into the willingness of the president, who he said is due to give a speech in Atlanta on the same day, to appear for Burns. "The Republican Party believes it's important that Max win. They (the White House) would not do it if ... (Burns) was out of the picture, but he's closing in." Tim Baker, Burns' campaign manager, did not deny that the president is coming, but referred inquiries to the White House.

"Obviously though," Baker added, "Max Burns would be delighted to have the president here for him." A White House media relations intern who would identify himself only as "Mark" said, "We don't have the (president's) schedule" for September.Kingston described the event as "multi-tiered." Guests pay a set amount to attend and additional amounts - running into four figures - to have photos taken with Bush or chat with him at a small reception.

more:
http://new.savannahnow.com/node/125700

[CottonBear]

1. I can't come but I wish I could. John Barrow is my congressman.

I know him well. He was a commissioner in my county before being elected. Trouble is, the GOP redistricted him out of the bluest city in GA outside of Atlanta. So, he had to move from Athens to Savannah to run for office again. The GOP is pissed off that he beat one-termer Burns so they're sending the Chimp down to campaign. Georgia Republicans are part of the 30% of Americans who will support Bush no matter what.

Please give the Chimp a hearty "fuck you" if you happen to see him. Thank you in advance.

CB

[gademocrat7]

2. My sentiments also.

[alphafemale]

3. I might. Haven't decided yet.

I was part of a protest when Cheney came to the museum last go-round.

We were actually able to protest right on Hwy 80 across the street from the museum entrance which surprised me. They blocked off all auto traffic for a period of time though.

I live within a mile or so of this place, so even though I'm rather protest weary I'd be willing to put in some time if somebody else will do the organizing and publicity and all that other minutia.

and I've a new idea for a sign which I'll put in the next post

[alphafemale]

4. Air Force One / Snakes on A Plane

I've tried this line out a few times. People seem to connect with it.

[alphafemale]

5. There is a protest planned - Here's the info I received

This Thursday September 7th we are planning to meet each other for a
> rally
> to "greet" President Bush at a Max Burns fundraiser at the Mighty
> Eighth Museum in Pooler.
>
> Carpool from
> the CCDC headquarters at Houston and Ogelthorpe at 9:15 am
> or
> The Savannah Mall behind the Burlington Coat Factory at 9:30 am
>
> Or just meet us at the Food Lion Parking lot on highway 80 near the
> Mighty 8th Airborne Museum at 10:00 am
>
> We will have John Barrow and Jim Nelson signs.
> Bring your own signs also, please no foul language as the press is
> sure
> to be there.
> Bring your own water too.
> Bring as many people as you can. Lets have a great big showing.