Short, Bob, 1932-United States, 39.76, -98.5United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018Holliman, MargaretShort, Bob, 19322012-07-11Margaret Holliman discusses her childhood in Bainbridge, Georgia. She discusses her involvement in politics and her conservative husband's influence on her beliefs. Holliman recalls volunteering for Republican candidates such as Barry Goldwater and Bo Callaway. She discusses Republicans' campaign strategies in a predominantly Democratic Georgia. Holliman recalls the origin of Republican Party strength in Georgia. She reflects on serving as a co-chairman for Reagan's presidential campaign in Georgia and her work with the Georgia Republican Federation of Women. Holliman recalls attending several Republican National Conventions, observing the nominations of Nixon and Reagan. She comments on Nixon and Reagan's presidential administrations. Holliman discusses prominent Republicans such as Bob Shaw, Rodney Cook, and Kil Townsend. She reflects on those Democrats that switched parties and became Republicans. Holliman discusses the future of the Republican Party in Georgia. She comments on the Tea Party movement and on the influence of the religious right. Holliman comments on Sadie Fields' influence on Republican politics and explains how average citizens can get involved in politics.Margaret Holliman is a conservative Georgian who has been active in many political campaigns and organizations. She worked on the campaigns of Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan. Holliman has also attended several Republican National Conventions and has served as the head of the Georgia Republican Federation of Women.Finding aid available in repository.Interviewed by Bob Short.video/mp4enghttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/Reflections on Georgia Politics Oral History Collectionhttp://sclfind.libs.uga.edu/sclfind/view?docId=ead/RBRL220ROGP.xmlRepublican Party (Ga.)Tea Party PatriotsPolitical parties--GeorgiaPolitical campaigns--GeorgiaPolitical campaigns--United StatesElections--GeorgiaElections--United StatesElectionsPolitical campaignsPolitical partiesGeorgiaUnited StatesMargaret Holliman, 11 July 2012.MovingImage