Georgia Democratic Gubernatorial Debate round up
The winner of the debate was the people of Georgia for turning in and learning about Thurbert Baker's daughter, the erroneous comparison of Carl Camon's Ray City to that of Wasilla, Alaska by panelist Tim Bryant, and watching DuBose Porter, Roy Barnes and General David Poythress careful not to step on one and others feet except in uniting in attacks on the status quo of Georgia Republican party.
Leading in the polls seems to agree wtih Roy Barnes as he kind of played the jovial grandfather of the event. He glad handed everyone and appeared to have the fewest handlers at maybe two besides his wife.
DuBose told of legislation he passed vetoed by Barnes back when he was our Governor before Sonny Perdue. The current lame duck Republican leaders was the target of many barbs for the many pet projects and property possessed at sweetheart deals. Needless to say, the Republicans have not done a very good job of taking care of the considerable needs of the State of Georgia recently, and the Democratic Party of Georgia needs to better point this out in clear ways on a daily basis if any of the five of these candidates truly have a chance to win. It is apparent that State Party chair Jane Kidd got the boys together in a room and read them the riot act as as not to repeat the Mark Taylor - Cathy Cox intransigence of the past gubernatorial electoral cycle.
The Georgia Democratic Party has yet to field a viable candidate to run against Paul Broun in the 10th Congressional District. There seems to be a disturbing wait and see kind of attitude about whether current Georgia Labor Secretary Michael Thurmond will run for Lieutenant Governer. What about Ag Commissioner? No announced candidate there either.
Recent poll results have Barnes hanging with Oxendine and all the rest of the Republicans. Will Roy be our savior or millstone? We shall see very soon.
Georgia Democrats need to continue to offer realistic and viable alternatives to the status quo. A dozen years have gone by since they have elected one of their own to a statewide open seat, and it is well beyond time to end that. More opportunities for the candidates to meet the people are always welcome.
The debate was broadcast all over the state and it is a good thing to make Athens the go-to spot for political debates for both parties. The Young Democrats of UGA did a great job of getting everyone seated and credentialed. All in all, I give the event five stars out of five for all parts ranging from the satellite feeds to the venue to the journalists asking informed questions and not at all stumbling over or repeating each other. Moderator Ray Metoyer of WNEG 32 from Athens/Toccoa is pictured here.
Ray City mayor Carl Camon was the unknown factor for me, and he came away impressing me the most just for no other reason then I had absolutely no idea about him. For no preconceived notions to work in your favor so well is more a comment on the way we have become very complacent in our elected officials. He has been mentioned as possible Lt. Governor timber as well, but mentioned he would rather have 5,000 one dollar donations then one $5,000.00 donation from a corporation. His long shot, small town candidacy is refreshing and exactly the kind of influx of new ideas from fresh faces the Georgia Democratic party so severely needs.
General Poythress rode a gimmick to not accept a salary until Georgia's unemployment rate drops below 7%, which is a nifty idea but not very good for our treasury and labor commissioner's statistics gathering.
Attorney General Thurbert Baker passionately spoke about his daughter's dealing with diabetes and showed he is more than a lawyer or law maker.
Carol Porter makes a great speech, aside from quoting Glenn Beck, for her husband DuBose here. This is not part of the debate but I felt inspired to share this with you. I am a newspaper man, so it is hard for me to not support him. I would vote for her as well. Here she is addressing a group of small business owners kicking ass and taking names.
Leading in the polls seems to agree wtih Roy Barnes as he kind of played the jovial grandfather of the event. He glad handed everyone and appeared to have the fewest handlers at maybe two besides his wife.
DuBose told of legislation he passed vetoed by Barnes back when he was our Governor before Sonny Perdue. The current lame duck Republican leaders was the target of many barbs for the many pet projects and property possessed at sweetheart deals. Needless to say, the Republicans have not done a very good job of taking care of the considerable needs of the State of Georgia recently, and the Democratic Party of Georgia needs to better point this out in clear ways on a daily basis if any of the five of these candidates truly have a chance to win. It is apparent that State Party chair Jane Kidd got the boys together in a room and read them the riot act as as not to repeat the Mark Taylor - Cathy Cox intransigence of the past gubernatorial electoral cycle.
The Georgia Democratic Party has yet to field a viable candidate to run against Paul Broun in the 10th Congressional District. There seems to be a disturbing wait and see kind of attitude about whether current Georgia Labor Secretary Michael Thurmond will run for Lieutenant Governer. What about Ag Commissioner? No announced candidate there either.
Recent poll results have Barnes hanging with Oxendine and all the rest of the Republicans. Will Roy be our savior or millstone? We shall see very soon.
Georgia Democrats need to continue to offer realistic and viable alternatives to the status quo. A dozen years have gone by since they have elected one of their own to a statewide open seat, and it is well beyond time to end that. More opportunities for the candidates to meet the people are always welcome.
Ray City mayor Carl Camon was the unknown factor for me, and he came away impressing me the most just for no other reason then I had absolutely no idea about him. For no preconceived notions to work in your favor so well is more a comment on the way we have become very complacent in our elected officials. He has been mentioned as possible Lt. Governor timber as well, but mentioned he would rather have 5,000 one dollar donations then one $5,000.00 donation from a corporation. His long shot, small town candidacy is refreshing and exactly the kind of influx of new ideas from fresh faces the Georgia Democratic party so severely needs.
General Poythress rode a gimmick to not accept a salary until Georgia's unemployment rate drops below 7%, which is a nifty idea but not very good for our treasury and labor commissioner's statistics gathering.
Attorney General Thurbert Baker passionately spoke about his daughter's dealing with diabetes and showed he is more than a lawyer or law maker.
Carol Porter makes a great speech, aside from quoting Glenn Beck, for her husband DuBose here. This is not part of the debate but I felt inspired to share this with you. I am a newspaper man, so it is hard for me to not support him. I would vote for her as well. Here she is addressing a group of small business owners kicking ass and taking names.
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