From James Marlow:
1. What are your ties to the 10th Congressional district and how do they make you a better candidate than the others running?
I was fortunate to grow up in Lincolnton in a loving family that was dedicated to improving the lives of people in this community. My father, Buddy, served as Mayor of Lincolnton. My mother, LaVina, has been a pillar of the Lincolnton community and the Lincolnton Baptist Church. Growing up in Lincolnton, I learned the dedication to family, faith, and service that drives me today. I work everyday to instill these same values in my four sons, Tyler, Zachary, Parker and Carson.

You can read more about why I am running at http://www.marlowforgeorgia.com/whyimrunning.html.

2. How long have you been politically active? What prompted your pariticipation?
I have been interested in politics as long as I can remember. When I was in college, I had the honor of serving as a Congressional Intern for U.S. Congressman Doug Barnard, who then represented Northeast Georgia. I also helped Roy Barnes in his 1990 campaign for Governor.
I am interested in politics because I wish to fulfill the words from John Wesley that my mother shared with me when I was growing up: “to do all the good you can for all the people you can.” I am following a calling to serve.

3. If a Democrat wins the 10th district seat, Democrats will be in the majority in the Georgia Congressional delegation. What efforts do you have planned to assure further Democratic gains in Georgia?
By using my business experience to bring innovative, yet common sense solutions to the people of the Tenth District, I believe that I can help other Democrats by helping reshape the party. I am running a high tech campaign by using new technology to reach as many people as possible. I believe that this approach can help Democrats get elected.

4. How will you help Georgia Democrats up and down the ballot in 2008? (Whether or not you are elected to serve in the 10th district.)
Whether as a candidate or as a loyal Democrat, I’ll continue to push for common sense, innovative solutions to the problems that face everyday Georgians. I will also encourage my colleagues to not play partisan games but to promote the interests of their constituents. By doing this, Democrats up and down the ballot will be elected.

5. What are the three issues that you will focus on should you win?
1. I will work everyday to bring our involvement in Iraq to an end as quickly as we can, while also protecting our national interests in the region and the world.
2. I will work to make sure our children have the educational foundation to succeed in the 21st century. The American Dream must be bigger and brighter for our children and grandchildren than it was for our generation – that’s the promise of our nation to our future generations.
3. I will work to have affordable health care for everyone, especially our children. It is a requirement to compete in a global economy. I also believe that the research institutions in the Tenth District, like the University of Georgia and the Medical College of Georgia, can lead the way for solving many of our nation’s problems in health care.

You can read more about my stance on issues here: http://www.marlowforgeorgia.com/issues.html.

6. What are your views on the Iraq War? What possible solutions do you bring to the table?
I will vote to support efforts that strike at our enemies when necessary. The defense of our nation is my top priority.
I promise to support our troops. That means not putting them in the wrong place at the wrong time in the wrong numbers. It means taking care of them when they return home wounded. It means providing them body armor and shielding for their Humvees while they're in the field.

I will work everyday to bring our involvement in Iraq to an honorable end as quickly as we can, while also protecting our national interests in the region and the world.

I support the recommendations of the bipartisan Iraq Study Group. We must establish clear goals for our military involvement in Iraq.

Again, you can read more about my stance on issues here: http://www.marlowforgeorgia.com/issues.html.

7. Our country is desperate for innovative approaches to energy policy. What do you have to offer?
We can’t have national security or economic security without energy independence. I believe that until our nation commits ourselves to becoming energy independent, we doom ourselves to being at the mercy of rogue leaders in unstable regions around the globe. During the coming months of the campaign, I will present a more detailed plan for how to do just that.

8. Young Democrats are a vital and dynamic force in our party. How will you help them to engage in the political process?
I am well aware of how active and involved the Young Democrats are in campaigns across our State, and I want you to know that I have already reached out to the Young Dems chapter here in Athens and spoke at their meeting the first week of April. I will continue to reach out to the YDs and have them play a role in my campaign.

9. If the Democratic National Committee or The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee steps up to support one of your opponents, will you step out of the race?
At this point the campaign is moving full steam ahead. We are excited to have the support of the Democratic County Chairs of the Tenth District, the Georgia State AFL-CIO, and the Atlanta-North Georgia Labor Council.

10. Georgia Aquarium or Callaway Gardens?
A great day would be to visit Callaway Gardens in the morning and the Georgia Aquarium in the afternoon once it gets hot. I love the outdoors and the being on, in or under the water. They are both wonderful places to visit. Georgia has so many great natural wonders and the 10th District is home to many of the best - our lakes and mountain streams are beautiful and you just can’t beat hiking in North Georgia. I will work to promote the natural treasures of the Tenth District like Tallulah Falls, the State Botanical Gardens in Athens, and Lake Oconee.