Jimmy Carter grandson to enter politics

By GottaLaff

Grandpa will be proud:

Former President Jimmy Carter's grandson Jason announced he will run for a state Senate seat representing part of DeKalb County, Ga., as a Democrat. [...]

He says he thinks his family name and connections will be an asset, but voters will judge him on his merits.

He works in Atlanta for the law firm of Bondurant, Mixon and Elmore concentrating on voting rights issues.

I love seeing those last 5 words. A lot.

Colorado GOP State Senator Compares Obama To 9/11 Hijackers

By GottaLaff

Via Alan Colmes, we get a peek at yet another gracious, thoughtful, compassionate Rushpublic, Colorado State Sen. Dave Schultheis (R-Colorado Springs), who tweeted the following:

Way to callously exploit September 11, 2001, Ace.

Here's what he has up on his Twitter profile now:

See what being exposed as a classless scumbag can do to a guy?

TPM has more.

H/t: T1theinfamous

Video- Georgia State Senator Wants 'Amendment' To Protect From Health Reform

You'd never know that 1 in 3 Georgians are uninsured.