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  The endorsements of special-interest groups are revealing.
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ContributorReporting for Duty 
Last EditedReporting for Duty  Jul 18, 2004 11:17am
CategoryAnalysis
News DateJul 18, 2004 12:00am
DescriptionThis article attacks Sears for being endorsed by gays and labor (doesn't mentioned she's endorsed by Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Sorry, I'm biased). The article begins:

"The endorsements of special-interest groups are revealing.

They tell us two things. One is that organizations and special interests believe favored candidates share their values and agendas. The other is what their collective endorsements tell us about the groups.

When Georgia Equality, the state's largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender interest group, endorses in the race for the Georgia Supreme Court, the message is clear. Its members believe their agenda would fare better under Leah Sears than under her challenger, Grant Brantley..."
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