Susan Collins, GOP senator from Maine, disavows Donald Trump
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. AP file/J. Scott Applewhite U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine has become the latest Republican to disavow GOP...
View ArticleGeorgia’s love-hate relationship with third-party candidates
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. Bob Andres, bandres@ajc.com Let’s suppose that, one fine Agatha Christie morning, Republican Johnny Isakson and Democrat Jim Barksdale escort Libertarian Allen...
View ArticleThat time when Hillary Clinton preserved a friendship for Zell Miller
From the balcony, former Gov. Zell Miller and his wife Shirley Miller are introduced during inauguration ceremonies for Gov. Nathan Deal in 2015. AJC file/ Curtis Compton One more reason this...
View ArticleThe Zell Miller Institute aims to be a new player in Georgia politics
Former Gov. Zell Miller and his wife Shirley Miller. Curtis Compton,ccompton@ajc.com A bipartisan group of Georgia powerbrokers launched a new initiative Wednesday in former Gov. Zell Miller’s honor...
View ArticleStrangers on a plane: An intoxicated tale of bipartisanship
Just seven days ago, Joan Kirchner had drawn a middle coach seat on the 3 p.m. Delta flight from D.C. to Atlanta. Her boss, U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, was in first-class. A stranger arrived — a Delta...
View ArticleTommy Irvin, former ag commissioner and mentor to Zell Miller, dead at 88
Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin in 2009. AJC file Tommy Irvin, who as agriculture commissioner was Georgia’s longest-serving constitutional officer, died late Thursday, his grandson has confirmed....
View ArticleWith military flights, the five-month cost of Tom Price’s air travel tops $1...
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, left, receives a flu vaccination from Sharon Walsh-Bonadies, a registered nurse, during a Thursday press conference recommending everyone age six months...
View ArticleThe Jolt: Zell Miller becomes a debate point in 2018 race for governor
Stacey Abrams (left) and Stacey Evans (right) shake hands at the conclusion of their first forum in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com Days later, the Monday night “conversation” between Stacey...
View ArticleFamily: Zell Miller’s public life has come to an end
Former Gov. Zell Miller and former first lady Shirley Miller are introduced in the balcony during the second inauguration of Gov. Nathan Deal in 2015. Curtis Compton, ccompton@ajc.com In politics,...
View ArticleThe Jolt: That day when Stacey Abrams was invited to Zell Miller’s house
A page from a 1991 guest list for the Governor’s Mansion, celebrating that year’s high school valedictorians. AJC/file Last month, during a forum that featured the two Democratic candidates for...
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