Handel — who's running to become the state's first female governor — pledged to end the "cycle of abuse and corruption" under the gold dome. She said for too long legislation has passed or failed on the strength of campaign contributions and pricey dinners.
Handel delivered the rebuke at a fundraiser Tuesday in Atlanta before about 250 female supporters. It was seen as the first salvo in the crowded 2010 race for governor.
Ethics has taken center stage at the Capitol following the resignation of House Speaker Glenn Richardson after a suicide attempt and allegations of an affair with a utility lobbyist.
Check out the Handel's qualifications. These pledges she is making are just pandering for votes by telling people what they want to hear.
Not much different with the other runners, we need sharp educated people that have plans to deal with the problems of our state, county, city or country. Sorry but a polical union means they are sold out already.
A republican woman told me once she wouldn't vote for Gore because Clinton had an affair -- Clinton wasn't running -- what kind of logic is that?