Thursday, February 7, 2013
U.S. Rep. Paul Broun vows to "stop the madness" in Washington, D.C.
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Thursday, February 7
U.S. Congressman Paul Broun, M.D. (GA-10) announced Wednesday that he will be seeking a seat in the U.S. Senate in 2014. He released the following statement at a rally in Buckhead. “We must have someone to lead the fight to stop this madness, and restore fiscal restraint to our nation’s capital. Georgia needs a Senator who will take a stand to stop the irresponsible spending. I’ll be that leader! “When I was sworn into the Marine Corps, and then again into the House of Representatives, I swore to defend the Constitution against all enemies both foreign and domestic. Out-of-control spending has become our nation’s enemy. “I’ll be the only candidate in this race whose first priority is to stop the runaway spending in Washington D.C. I’ve …
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Broun, who said recently the earth is 9,000 years old, "wants to ensure that the United States remains a leader in innovation and development," his spokeswoman told the Athens Banner-Herald.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
10th District U.S. Rep. Paul Broun should know by the end of the week if he gets to stay on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee in the coming congressional session, his spokeswoman told the Athens Banner-Herald. Broun, who was unchallenged on the November ballot but lost thousands of votes to a write-in campaign for 19th century evolutionary scientist Charles Darwin, wants to keep his spot, spokeswoman Meredith Griffanti wrote in an email to the newspaper. Broun told an audience earlier this year that evolution, the Big Bang theory and embryology are "lies straight from the pit of hell," which prompted the write-in challenge. Organizers hoped that a significant vote total for Darwin would nudge House leaders to boot Broun …
Friday, November 9, 2012
"I voted for Charles because the country needs to know we are not all idiots down here," said Sara Baker.
Charles Darwin may be dead, but he's still the Congressional choice for thousands of voters in Athens. In Tuesday's election, 16,980 Athens votes went to Republican U.S. Rep. Paul Broun, a vehement opponent of evolutionary theory. A vigorous write-in campaign by Athenians opposed to Broun produced around 4,100 votes for variations on the name Darwin, one of the original evolutionists, according to a write-in list released by elections officials. That's close to one Darwin vote for every four received by Broun, who was unopposed on the ballot. "I think it definitely sends a message to Broun, and the country, that there are intelligent people in Georgia embarrassed by him who are saying that Broun is not their representative," said former …
Thursday, November 8, 2012
"I voted for someone who's dead, not brain dead," said one Athens, Ga., voter.
Charles Darwin may be dead, but he's still the Congressional choice for thousands of voters in Athens. In Tuesday's election, 16,980 Athens votes went to Republican U.S. Rep. Paul Broun, a vehement opponent of evolutionary theory. A vigorous write-in campaign by Athenians opposed to Broun produced around 4,100 votes for variations on the name of Darwin, one of the original evolutionists, according to a write-in list released by elections officials. That's close to one Darwin vote for every four received by Broun, who was unopposed on the ballot. "I think it definitely sends a message to Broun, and the country, that there are intelligent people in Georgia embarrassed by him who are saying that Broun is not their representative," said former…
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
A University of Georgia scientist has mounted a write-in campaign on behalf of the famous evolutionary scientist. Who will you pick?
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Charles Darwin, the father of the science of evolution, can't speak for himself or run for Congress because he's not alive (and not an American citizen). But a University of Georgia scientist hopes supporting Darwin in a write-in campaign can help get U.S. Rep. Paul Broun, R-GA, booted from his position on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee. UGA plant biologist Jim Leebens-Mack has started a Facebook page promoting Darwin as a fantasy alternative to Broun, who was recorded last month dismissing evolution and the Big Bang theory as "lies straight from the pit of hell." Leebens-Mack told the Associated Press that the write-in campaign isn't serious, but the AP reports people behind the movement hope enough support could goad …
Jim Leebens-Mack
10:10 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Unlike most members of congress, Broun currently sits on three committees (House Science, Space and Technology, Homeland Security, and Natural Resources) and he will need to have his waiver renewed in order to remain on three committees. Contact John Boehner's office today (http://www.speaker.gov/contact and/or 202-225-0600) and ask that Broun's waiver and his position on the Science, Space and … more ›