Congressman John Linder

Georgia Congressman John Linder will not seek re-election.  Linder served in Washington for 18 years but is best known as co-author of the Fair Tax Book that suggested abolishing the IRS, keeping all earned...read more  

U.S. Rep. John Linder, the conservative Republican who has represented much of Gwinnett and surrounding counties for nearly two decades, abruptly announced on Saturday he will not seek re-election in November, immediately setting off a scramble for his congressional seat.  

Don Balfour, R-Snellville, now says he won’t seek the seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. John Linder. Balfour also says he ... He hopes to be remembered for helping in the inception the Georgia Gwinnett College, passage of some of the strongest ethics ...  

Back in 1999, Rep. John Linder made headlines with his FairTax proposal. Intrigued by his talking points, I did some research, made my calculations and figured out that his so-called “fair” tax would cost me more than what I was already paying in Federal income taxes. I took the time to write Rep. Linder and expressed my ...  

U.S. Rep. John Linder has announced he will retire from Congress after 18 years. The Republican from Gwinnett County made the announcement Saturday at the dedication of a new Gwinnett County GOP headquarters. Linder aide Derick Corbett told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that Linder would not be seeking re-election.  

Veteran Rep. John Linder (R-Ga.), an early ally of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and an outspoken fiscal conservative, announced Saturday he was retiring. Linder disclosed his decision at a Republican breakfast in his district, and party officials in Washington...  

U.S. Congressman John Linder announced that he will be retiring this morning at the grand opening of the Gwinnett GOP Headquarters. More details to follow. Expect this race to potentially get as fun as the GA-9 with so many people vying for this safe Republican seat. Let the speculation of who will be a candidate begin.  

Catching many of his fellow Republicans off guard, U.S. Rep. John Linder said this past week that he will not seek reelection in November. He announced his retirement during a speech at the Feb. 27 dedication of the Gwinnett County Republican Party headquarters. Linder, 67, an 18-year veteran of Congress, offered no ...  

BRASELTON — A year after President Barack Obama signed the stimulus bill into law, U.S. Rep. John Linder shared his thoughts on the plan, the health care debates in Congress and other issues facing national leaders today with the Braselton Rotary Club.  

Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)US Rep. Linder will not seek re-electionAtlanta Journal ConstitutionUS Rep. John Linder, the conservative Republican who has represented much of Gwinnett and surrounding counties for nearly two decades, abruptly announced on Saturday he will not seek re-election in November, ...Georgia Republican to retireCNN Political Ticker (blog)Shafer, Balfour Early Frontrunners for Linder's SeatCQPolitics.comRep. Linder...  

Republican Rep. John Linder of Georgia won't seek re-election in November's midterm election, a National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman said. Linder made the announcement Saturday during a speech at the Gwinnett County Republican headquarters in his home state, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. "It has been an honor to serve alongside John and his presence in the House will surely be missed," NRCC Chairman Rep. Pete...  

Another Republican decides that it's quitting time: Rep. John Linder (R-GA) will retire at the end of this term, according to local media reports, finishing an 18-year career notable for a rough stint as chair of the NRCC. Linder, who represents a solidly GOP district on the northeastern outskirts of Atlanta, has served in public office since winning a seat in the GA House in '74. After winning his House seat in '92 by narrow 51%-49% margin...  

Rep. John Linder (R-GA) announced he will not seek another term in November, according to CQ Politics.The GOP is expected to have little trouble holding the seat.Linder is the 20th House Republican to announce retirement plans as compared to 14 Democrats.  

Did you know that of Georgia's thirteen U.S. Representatives, four are doctors?That's right. Congressmen Paul Broun, Phil Gingrey, John Linder and Tom Price all hold medical degrees. And they are all members of the GOP Doctors Caucus.Formed in 2009, the Republican Doctors Caucus says that one of its goals is to "discuss solutions to improve access to quality health care in the United States."Thursday, the GOP Doctors Caucus will host a...  

Sunday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved President Obama's health care reform bill. Here's how Georgia's congressional delegation voted:YeaNayPresentDid Not VoteJohn BarrowXSanford BishopXNathan DealXPhil GingreyXHank JohnsonXJack KingstonXJohn LewisXJohn LinderXJim MarshallXPaul BrounXTom PriceXDavid ScottXLynn WestmorelandX