Kudzu Vine

The hosts open with a relatively quiet political week but preview a strong lineup of guests: Jason Means of the Chick-fil-A Bowl and Kickoff Game and “BBQ Bob” Herndon of the Atlanta BBQ Club later in the hour, and first, political blogger David Wissing, founder of The Hedgehog Report. Before Wissing joins, the panel examines two new Roy Barnes ads in the Georgia governor’s race—a 30-second and a...

joined us to discuss LA and FL primary elections this week

http://bluearkansasblog.com/ joins us to discuss AR Politics

will join us to preview next week's GA Democratic Convention

Also, Steve Anthony guest hosts and political consultant Chris Smith will join us to discuss Tuesday's TN primary elections.

joins us to talk Florida politics

In this segment, the hosts debate Florida politics, beginning with speculation about Jeb Bush’s potential 2012 presidential run. They question how Bush could launch a national campaign when his endorsement of Marco Rubio conflicts with Charlie Crist’s competitiveness in the U.S. Senate race. Tim argues a Bush candidacy is unlikely because the family name remains politically damaged, while Catherin...

FL State House Candidate

and polls, polls, polls!

On this episode of The Kudzu Vine, guest host Tim Shiflett and co-host Catherine navigate a full evening of political discussion during a hot June night in Georgia. The show opens with updates on the Atlanta Press Club debates, which include 21 televised events covering statewide and congressional races. Catherine underscores how down-ballot debates—such as the Republican Insurance Commissioner fo...

and the Southern ad round-up

and GA State Senate candidate Graham Balch will join us.

Southern politics

The show opens with David thanking Catherine, Tim, and several guest hosts for their strong work during his absence. He previews a discussion centered on Alabama’s upcoming elections, featuring congressional candidate Sheila Smoot and political analyst Martin Weinberg. Before shifting to Alabama, the hosts examine a major South Carolina controversy: Republican gubernatorial hopeful Nikki Haley is...

This Kudzu Vine episode opens with Tim and Catherine hosting in David’s absence, joined by Georgia State Representative Rashad Taylor. The show kicks off with sharp commentary on the Kentucky Senate race, where Democrat Jack Conway narrowly defeated Dan Mongiardo, while Republican Rand Paul surged to a primary victory. The hosts dissect Paul’s controversial remarks on the Civil Rights Act and his...

Southern politics

This episode focuses on Georgia’s 2010 election landscape, beginning with an overview of congressional qualifying and competitive districts across the state. The hosts discuss the unusual burden on candidates required to qualify for both special and general elections, noting how this favors well-funded contenders. Attention is given to crowded races against incumbents such as Hank Johnson and Sanf...

This episode dives into a chaotic week in Southern politics, focusing heavily on Georgia’s candidate qualifying, with additional notes on Arkansas and other states. Hosts David, Tim, and Catherine open by questioning the Secretary of State’s oddly partisan candidate listing—Republicans appearing first, incumbents buried—interpreting it as an early sign of Brian Kemp’s partisanship.  The conversati...

Southern politics

 In this April 18 episode of The Kudzu Vine, David McLaughlin, Catherine, and Tim open by discussing the sudden withdrawal of Mike Freeman, a knowledgeable Democratic candidate who had appeared enthusiastic just a week earlier. All three speculate that personal or family issues prompted his abrupt exit, noting that no media outlets covered the development despite his being the only Democrat in the...

Southern politics

The Kudzu Vine’s Easter Sunday episode brings Catherine back to the show as she, Tim, and David open with personal holiday anecdotes—from malfunctioning fire alarms during church services to hands-on iPad demos—before diving into a wide-ranging political discussion.  The conversation begins in Texas, where Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison’s failed gubernatorial bid leads her to reverse earlier promise...

This March 28 episode of The Kudzu Vine features guest Dale Cardwell, consumer advocate and commentator, joining hosts to analyze the passage of comprehensive federal health care reform and its national and Georgia-specific political consequences. The discussion centers on the historic passage of the Affordable Care Act. Cardwell argues the bill is both imperfect and necessary: while he shares con...

Southern politics

of the Indigo Journal joined us with an extensive report on South Carolina politics.