Carol Porter for Lt. Governor of Georgia

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One speech inspires Carol Porter to run
After working crazy hours to help the newspaper chain she co-owns stay afloat in a wrecked economy, Carol Porter was thinking about spending some time on her funky, modern-art paintings. She was b...

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Lieutenant governor candidate's challenge: Nixing novelty factor
By NANCY BADERTSCHER – Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published Thursday, July 08, 2010 Carol Porter launched into politics like a Broadway understudy who, given the chance to go on, unexp...

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Dublin's Carol Porter Raises Over $100,000 for Lieutenant Governor Campaign
Carol Porter has raised more than $100,000 in the past three months in her bid for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. Her contribution total for the period ending June 30 is $105,7...

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Candidate for Lt. Governor in Macon
Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Carol Porter stopping through Macon today in her attempt to be elected. The event was held at Market City Cafe in Downtown Macon with numerous city and county off...

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At Savannah forum, Barnes says GOP is making Georgia a 'laughing stock'
Former Gov. Roy Barnes on Saturday accused Republican leaders in state government of making Georgia a “laughing stock.” A Democrat trying to win back the office he lost in 2002, Barnes...

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Dem. Lt. Governor Candidate Moving up
ATLANTA , Ga. — The Democratic race for Lt. Governor of Georgia has shown surprising strength for a first time candidate. 51 year old Carol Porter has never held elective office but she is ...

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A Look At How The Lt. Governor's Race is Shaping Up
11Alive’s Bull Fighter, Jeff Hullinger, takes a look at the candidates running for Lt. Governor.

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Rare husband-wife duo stump for Ga.'s top offices
The Associated Press 11:48 a.m. Sunday, June 20, 2010 ATLANTA — After running her husband’s political campaigns for 26 years, Carol Porter won’t be in charge of helping him get elect...

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3 compete in race for lieutenant governor
Democrats Porter, McCracken meet in primary, with winner facing Cagle in November

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First female lt. governor? Carol Porter is trying
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 3:01 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2010 Carol Porter launched into politics like a Broadway understudy who, given the chance to go on, unexpectedly steals the show. Port...

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Editorial: Porter treating Georgia voters like adults
OK, so she didn’t exactly answer the questions. But in responding to queries on a couple of hot-button issues from an Atlanta political reporter with something more than a couple of self-ser...

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Asked if she’s ‘pro-life’ or ‘pro-choice,’ Carol Porter picks none-of-the-above
2:39 pm May 25, 2010, by Jim Galloway As the weekend broke, Democratic candidate for governor DuBose Porter let it be known that he should be considered “pro-life” when it comes to the issue of ab...

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Democratic candidates rally in Carrollton
Beth Farokhi, a candidate for state superintendent of schools, speaks Saturday during the Carroll County Democratic Party’s annual picnic in Carrollton. (Photo by Thomas O’Connor/Times-Georg...

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More may mean less in primary elections as slews of candidates scramble for limelight
Republican attorney general candidate Max Wood recently succeeded – after a couple of tries – at lining up a newspaper interview. But the interview was canceled after a reporter –...

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Candidate: Key to improving Georgia starts with education
he first step, she said, is to improve public education. She said Georgia is near the top in the nation in prisoners per capita, and studies have shown that such a trend can be directly linked t...

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Carol Porter slams Cagle on budget, recalls bully who stole our lunch money
If this morning’s rhetoric is any indication, it’s safe to say that Carol Porter, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, will provide the media with much fodder in her race against incu...

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JAMES magazine article “Elect A Family!”
This article originally appeared inside the February/March 2010 issue of JAMES magazine. Both seeking statewide office, DuBose and Carol Porter say it’s the best way to support “family values!” ...

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U.S. House panel accuses Deal of ethics violations
Carol Porter, DuBose Porter’s wife and a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, questioned Cagle’s refusal to meet with ethics investigators. “Once again, we find an elect...

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U.S. House panel accuses Deal of ethics violations
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 7:24 p.m. Monday, March 29, 2010 Congressional investigators have accused former U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal of violating House ethics rules for earning too much outside...

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Carol Porter: Georgia a great state and has everything -- except leadership
Carol Porter is a novice candidate running for lieutenant governor. But not just any novice. Her husband, DuBose Porter, is the state House Democratic leader. And he’s running for governor. ...

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Capitol Impact: Pillow Talk
The hottest new couple in politics is one of Georgia’s own, DuBose and Carol Porter. DuBose Porter, the state legislator from Dublin, has already been campaigning for several months in the Democra...

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Carol Porter: No gimmick in run for No. 2 job
Carol Porter has never held elective office, but she says she’s ready to run for lieutenant governor of Georgia

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Georgia: Spouses Seeking Top Two Posts
A married couple are running for the state’s two highest offices. Carol Porter, the wife of a Democratic candidate for governor, announced Thursday that she is running for lieutenant governor. If ...

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