The AJC has recently reported that there is a “feud” going on in the state Senate chambers. Jim Galloway wrote about the emailed newsletter following the adjournment of the General Assembly from Senator Bill Heath, in which Senator Heath describes Chicago style tactics happening under the Gold Dome. Feel free to read it in its entirety. Despite the fact that I am a HUGE fan of Mr. Galloway’s work, I will respectfully disagree that this is a feud, yet congratulate the AJC on the sensational headline choice.
Like Mr. Galloway, I watched as the Senator rose in opposition both to Floor Leader Miller and the Lt. Governor, yet my recollection of the evening’s events were a bit less sensational. It should be said, I’m a big fan of Senator Heath, Floor Leader Miller AND our Lt. Governor. Each gentleman is easy to like, the Lt. Governor and Floor Leader have self-depreciating senses of humor, and none of them are camera hogs- sort of a rarity in the Senate. I got to know Senator Heath a bit when I served as a Senate Aide in 2010. He has a quiet, stern, yet warm way about him. He’s as straight as an arrow, and he is not a rabble rouser. His policy stances and mine could probably not be farther apart, yet I respect the man immensely and it was for all of these reasons his raging against the Senate political machine that evening was eye opening.