Republicans block Boyd from gubernatorial ballot
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ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Republicans have blocked Ray Boyd from running for governor on the GOP line because he won't sign an oath pledging allegiance to the state party.

Boyd said Monday he plans to gather signatures to run as an independent.

The real estate executive from Rutledge has pledged $2 million of his own money to win the governor's race.

He was turned away by Republican Party Chairwoman Sue Everhart at the Capitol after refusing to sign the GOP oath. Boyd said he can't swear allegiance to the state party because it's strayed from many principles he believes in.

Everhart said Party rules demand that he sign the oath as written and accused Boyd of grandstanding.

Boyd says he would need 44,000 valid signatures to get on the ballot as an independent.
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Sugarvalley
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April 30, 2010
Don't preach to us about hypocrisy and morals..you ai't got 'em!

Terry, how quickly forgetful is dude...

The Feb. 4 expenditure of $1,946 at Voyeur West Hollywood is listed as "meals" on the Republican National Committee disclosure form.
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terry1960
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April 30, 2010
You wouldn't knoew morals if they slapped you. Unless of course you're preaching them and then betraying them at the same time. Hypocrisy rules the far right
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SirDude
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April 30, 2010
Whoa, sister. I love hearin' the comments made by agal in black leather, whips and chains...Nancy Peolsi and thos Democratic San Francisco values. Maybe you've been smokin' som of that good old Medical Marijuana your frinds in Washington are pushing. Maybe we would already av had a cure for cancer..but wait..hhmm...that kid was aborted by youbaby killing Demo's 32 years ago. Don't preach to us about hypocrisy and morals..you ai't got 'em!
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terry1960
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April 27, 2010
Got to love these self righteous republicans who think they know whats best for everyone. If they do then why is the country in the toliet every time a republican takes office as president? They gripe about bailouts but Bush started them and where would we be without them? Hundreds of thousands if not millions more out of work with no unemployment benefits or insurance. Of course that's typical of the party of hypocrites.

Don't bother to hate on my comments because I no longer read those written by small minds
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