Roy Barnes 2010

(October 31, 2010) MARIETTA - Newspapers across Georgia, have endorsed Roy Barnes and reiterated their longing for another Barnes' governorship - one that created 235,000 jobs, cut property taxes and boosted teacher salaries.  Dogged by scandal and corruption, Nathan Deal's abuse of power and financial mismangement would preoccupy him as soon as he took office.  As the Marietta Daily Journal put it, Deal would spend more time paying off massive million dollar loans and "fending off serious allegations" than tackling the important issues that face our state.

(October 25, 2010) MARIETTA--On Monday, as Roy Barnes traveled through Middle Georgia on a yellow school bus, his campaign released their closing ad entitled, "Honored."  The ad draws a clear contrast between the experience and integrity of Barnes, and the Washington-style corruption that continues to plague Congressman Deal.

(October 21, 2010) MARIETTA--Congressman Nathan Deal’s new apocalyptic ad sinks to new lows, reminding voters of the brutal ad he ran against Karen Handel in the Republican primary. Congressman Deal’s attacks on Roy Barnes’ appointees show that Nathan Deal apparently thinks his own son is corrupt. The press should ask Congressman Deal a simple question: “Given your questioning of the integrity of judges across this state, do you think your son, Honorable Jason Deal, is corrupt?”

(October 20, 2010) MARIETTA--Surrounded by supporters, Roy Barnes launched his "Make Georgia Work Tour" from the Roy 2010 headquarters in Marietta.  Barnes and supporters piled into a yellow school bus and headed to Athens for the first stop.

(October 19, 2010) MARIETTA--When it comes to the workplace, Congressman Deal knows all about how to make an office environment comfortable.  For instance, in his Congressional office, Deal voted at least six times to increase his salary to the tune of $21,000 and he used office time and resources for personal gain.  So it comes as a shock that Congressman Deal wouldn't want to afford women the same workplace standards and perks.

(October 18, 2010) MARIETTA--Last week Roy 2010 released a new ad exposing Congressman Nathan Deal's attempt to gut Georgia's rape shield law and strip women of their basic protections.  Unfortunately, the rape shield isn't the only time Deal tried to impede the justice system for Georgia's women - on four separate occasions, he voted to oppose domestic violence bills.

(October 13, 2010) MARIETTA--Roy 2010 released the following statement regarding revelations that Congressman Nathan Deal and his former Chief of Staff Chris Riley (now current campaign manager) used Georgia's 9th Congressional District Office to exclusively benefit Congressman Deal's private landfill business.

(October 13, 2010) ATLANTA--Standing on the banks of the Chattahoochee River on Wednesday, Roy Barnes received the endorsement of Georgia Conservation Voters and unveiled his plan to make water planning and conservation a priority as governor.
Barnes outlined the steps he'll take as governor to conserve and protect Georgia's water supply in order to procure favorable outcomes in the tri-state water crisis.

(October 12, 2010) MARIETTA--Nathan Deal continues to distort Roy Barnes’ stellar record of creating jobs. The truth is that under Roy Barnes, Georgia ranked fourth in job creation, with 235,000 new jobs. Georgia had the lowest unemployment rate in the past 34 years, remaining under five percent. Now Georgia faces double-digit unemployment, teacher furloughs, and property tax hikes.

(October 9, 2010) MARIETTA--Nathan Deal continues to distort Roy Barnes’ stellar record of creating jobs. The truth is that under Roy Barnes, Georgia ranked fourth in job creation, with 235,000 new jobs. Georgia had the lowest unemployment rate in the past 34 years, remaining under five percent. Now Georgia faces double-digit unemployment, teacher furloughs, and property tax hikes.

(October 7, 2010) MARIETTA-- On Thursday, Roy 2010 reported raising a total of $7.82 million in Roy Barnes' race to become Georgia's next governor.  In the third quarter, Roy 2010 raised $2.86 million.  Ninety percent of contributors were from Georgia and 54 percent of the contributions were $250 or less.

(October 5, 2010) MARIETTA--Nathan Deal is breaking his promise to stay positive even though his Washington friends at the RGA have spent millions trying to distort Roy Barnes’s positive record.

(September 30, 2010) ATLANTA  - Standing with business leaders in Technology Square, Roy Barnes unveiled his plan to build the businesses of tomorrow by increasing Georgia's technology and biomedical infrastructure.  His initiatives are part of a comprehensive jobs plan to revive Georgia's economy and put Georgians back to work.

(September 28, 2010) FORT VALLEY  - Standing with local farmers and community leaders in the middle of a family-owned, pecan orchard in Houston County, Roy Barnes unveiled his plan to strengthen rural economic development and support value-added agriculture.  His initiatives are part of a comprehensive jobs plan to revive Georgia's economy and put Georgians back to work.

(September 23, 2010) MARIETTA – In the wake of recent revelations regarding Congressman Nathan Deal’s shady business deals, Georgia’s Republicans are endorsing Roy Barnes in the race for Governor.