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    Johnson, a latecomer to the Republican primary, seems to have already gained some staunch supporters here in Liberty County. "Eric Johnson’s resignation from the Senate is so characteristic of the way this man has always approached his public service, that is, always putting the needs of his constituents above his own and that of leading by example" said Roger Wells, Liberty County Republican Party chairman. Full Article at Hinesville Coastal Courier
    Eric Johnson’s resignation from the Senate is so characteristic of the way this man has always approached his public service, that is, always putting the needs of his constituents above his own and that of leading by example
    SOURCE: Hinesville Coastal Courier 2 months ago
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Senator resigns to run for governor
  1. This is simply moving from one side of the state Capitol to the other side ... We can have a seamless transition and the district will be well served by that.
    SOURCE: Hinesville Coastal Courier 2 months ago
  2. Qualifying will begin Monday, Sept. 21 and end Sept. 23
    SOURCE: Hinesville Coastal Courier 2 months ago
  3. If you look at all the major issues in the state over the next five years, and you look at my experience you can see I’m the most qualified running ... Education, budgeting, transportation — these are the kinds of things a senator needs to be well versed in.
    SOURCE: Hinesville Coastal Courier 2 months ago
  4. It is time that coastal Georgia had one of their own leading this great state and Sen. Johnson should be that man. He is a thoughtful, proven leader that loves this area and loves this state.
    SOURCE: Hinesville Coastal Courier 2 months ago
  5. We (Pooler) had to (determine) how to provide water to areas we annexed and areas that were developing
    SOURCE: Hinesville Coastal Courier 2 months ago
  6. The cost of the special election could run more than $20,000 due to the number of precincts ... This is like any other election, the cost is there.
    SOURCE: Hinesville Coastal Courier 2 months ago
  7. They do the political thing instead of the right thing
    SOURCE: Hinesville Coastal Courier 2 months ago
  8. One out of 10 Georgians are out of work
    SOURCE: Hinesville Coastal Courier 2 months ago
  9. It gives me a chance to return to the grassroots I came from and listen to everyday Georgians and not to the chatter that drowns out everyday people at the Capitol
    SOURCE: Hinesville Coastal Courier 2 months ago
  10. I’m a lifelong Republican ... I have not changed parties; I have not changed philosophy, so people know who I am and what I stand for.
    Eric Johnson – Eric Johnson SOURCE: Hinesville Coastal Courier 2 months ago

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