Wayne Johnson the Problem Solver

As candidates are crisscrossing their respective territories, Wayne Johnson made a stop at the Thomasville Times-Enterprise for an interview. There were two main take-aways for the reporter. (Read the article here)

First and foremost was Wayne’s commitment and life experience of solving problems and bringing that to serve the people of the 2nd District. The second was the contrast between Wayne and another candidate, Jeremy Hunt.

As I read that article, I decided that it was time for me to also share a few thoughts in the closing days of this race. As a matter of full disclosure and transparency, I am on Wayne Johnson’s team and am compensated.

What I write in the Note from Don Cole is not directed by the campaign but what I choose to write about what is on my mind. As is always the case in a political campaign my readers support different candidates. So here are a few thoughts regarding Wayne and Jeremy Hunt.

Values

Both Wayne Johnson and Jeremy Hunt share the same core Christian values. Both are pro-life. Wayne has personal experience of helping a single mother in her decision to carry her child when there was pressure from others for her to abort the child. He is proud of being part of that support and he stands strong for life.

Wayne is a strong 2nd Amendment supporter. Wayne will probably personally own more guns than any member of congress when he is sworn in. He will show you his Georgia carry permit at the drop of a hat.

Life Experience

When it comes to experience, Wayne Johnson stands head and shoulders above any other candidate in the race. Wayne has created thousands of jobs in the private sector. He knows what it is like to sign the front of a check and to do without a paycheck in order to pay others.

I do not discount Jeremy’s service at West Point and four years on active duty reaching the rank of Captain. Wayne went through college on an ROTC scholarship and also served four years on active duty as a Captain. He had the opportunity to serve on the staff of Norman Schwarzkopf and Colin Powell.

Trump

There is one significant point here to make. Wayne Johnson served in the Trump administration in a significant role. Some ask Wayne if he is endorsed by Trump. While Trump has made no endorsement in this race, Wayne makes the point that he was vetted and hired by the Trump administration.

I do not know if Jeremy has been asked about Trump’s endorsement. I have noticed that he never makes mention of President Trump or, more importantly, the policies that brought such an economic resurgence.

It would seem that in a Republican primary, a candidate for congress would at least acknowledge and give credit to President Trump for his leadership. After all, it is quite possible that in the 2024 election, President Trump may be at the head of the ticket for the Republican party.

Ready to Lead from Day One

The key contrast that I see in the two candidates is the ability to serve the people of the 2nd District immediately. Wayne knows his way around and knows the ins and outs of dealing with executive branch agencies who will be the ones to implement policy – and the ones who can pull the strings to solve problems on behalf of a congressman.

When Republicans win and take control of the House and Senate, the question will be about what our new congressman will do beginning on day one. Wayne Johnson has the experience and readiness to serve immediately.

For the 2nd District voter, I heartily endorse Wayne Johnson. As the reporter in the Thomasville Times-Enterprise concluded, Wayne Johnson is a problem solver.

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Meet Wayne Johnson

A few weeks ago, I received a call from a fellow in Macon named Wayne Johnson. He wanted to talk about the 2nd District Congressional race. He said that a mutual friend encouraged him to talk with me.

I am accustomed to getting inquiries about that race. I always try to talk the interested parties out of running and have a sanity check of questions for them to ask of themselves before taking on such a task.

I explained to Wayne that I was not running because Crisp county is now in the 8th district and I have no intention of running in another district where I cannot even vote for myself.

Wayne wanted to meet me in person. Continue reading

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Fighting Against His District

Why did the Congressman from the 2nd District fight against an Historically Black University, which is also one of only two Land Grant Universities in the State of Georgia, and in his own Congressional District? Maybe because he has received nearly $1 million dollars from organizations in Washington, DC?

In this 2 minute video, I point out how so out of touch the incumbent is with his district that Sellout Sanford fought against an opportunity to get jobs for Peach County and Middle Georgia at Fort Valley State University.

It is time for a change. It is past time. It is WAAAAAAY Past Time!

Why Did Our Congressman Fight Against His Own District and Fort Valley State University?
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Don Cole Kicks off Conference Call Tour of 2nd District Counties

Covid-19 may have brought traditional campaigning to a grinding halt, but it hasn’t stopped me. I eat problems for breakfast.

On Tuesday, my campaign kicks off a conference call tour across the 2nd District. All you need is a telephone to make a simple call to (508) 924-1857 at the scheduled time to connect with your county. Continue reading

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A Bright Flame of Optimism in the 2nd District Republican Party

There is a new bright flame of optimism and determination in Southwest Georgia’s Republican Party. The District held its 2019 convention last weekend and elected a diverse group of new leaders. 

L-R Brad Hughes, Joe McCarty, Charles Cook, Kristi Blankenship, Donald “Jackie” McGowen, Dakota Daniel, Brandon Phillips, Rick Allen, Tracy Taylor, Darryl Hawkins, Joseph Brannan, Cindy Summerlin

Delegates elected Brandon Phillips as District Chairman. Brandon served as the Georgia campaign manager for Donald Trump. 

Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District stretches across 29 counties from Middle Georgia’s Macon in Bibb county to West Georgia’s Columbus in Muscogee county, down the Alabama border to Seminole, Decatur, and Grady counties on the Florida border.  Geographically it is rural farm country with the exception of three major urban voting blocks in Macon, Columbus, and Albany.

Republican Political consultants have historically written off the 2nd District as an impossible hill to climb. In 2010, Thomas County State Representative Mike Keown came within 5,000 votes of putting the district in the R column. 

The next year, the state legislature drew new district lines and strengthened the Democrat hold on the 2nd by adding Macon and Bibb County to the 2nd District and moving strong Republican counties, Lowndes, Thomas, Brooks, and all of Worth into the 8th District.

Although the district may have gained strength for Democrats in the congressional race, Republicans gained in local races. School boards, county commissioners, sheriffs, and other county constitutional officers shifted to Republican seats. 

The new leadership team of the 2nd District Republican party is looking to continue those gains. Additionally, they are not yielding any ground.

One notable example is the new chairman of the Dougherty County Republican Party, Tracy Taylor.  Delegates at the district convention also elected Tracy to the State Committee.

Tracy is an African-American who voted Democrat for years. As Tracy took an honest look at the rhetoric of the Democrat talking points and the reality of Republican policy, he started to question.

The more Tracy questioned, the more he realized that the values he held aligned more closely with the Republican party. He saw how Democrats presumed his vote merely because of his race. 

Now Tracy is a leader taking positive ideas to develop good policy, not based on race, but on values that are common to Southwest Georgians.  As the Democrat party moves farther to the left, the Republican party in Southwest Georgia is taking a positive message to the people.

They are taking a message of ideas and values that is a striking contrast to the socialism and radical stands of the Democrats. 2nd district Republicans are optimistic and determined and their message is working. 

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2nd District Unanimously Supports Handel in 6th

On Saturday, April 22, 2017, Republicans in Fourteen Congressional Districts across Georgia held District Conventions.  The Second Congressional District unanimously adopted a resolution supporting Karen Handel in the special election runoff on June 20th. Many at the convention also backed the resolution with checks and on-line donations to Karen’s campaign.


A Resolution by the 2nd District Georgia Republican Party Expressing United Support for Karen Handel

WHEREAS, the 6th Congressional District of Georgia is a conservative district that has been represented by Republicans including former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, current US Senator Johnny Isakson, and current Secretary of Health and Human Services, Tom Price; and Continue reading FacebooktwitterredditpinterestlinkedintumblrmailFacebooktwitterredditpinterestlinkedintumblrmailby feather

2nd District Convention Delegates Reflect Primary Voters

Across Georgia last Saturday the Republican party held District Conventions.  Our District Chairman, Joseph Brannan set the tone for the meeting by stating that his desire was to see a slate of delegates for the Republican National Convention who would represent the results of the primary.

Chairman Brannan appointed Gerald Smith of Sumter County as the chairman of the committee.  He also appointed Seth Harpe – former State Senator from Muscogee County, Richard Wallace from Bibb County, Ritch McCutchen – 2nd District Chair of the Trump Campaign from Crisp County, and Don Cole – former 2nd District GOP Chair from Crisp County. Continue reading FacebooktwitterredditpinterestlinkedintumblrmailFacebooktwitterredditpinterestlinkedintumblrmailby feather