The anti-Roy sentiment has never been able to break 30%, let alone 50%.
Not sure we ever really had a race but this joke needs to end.
Unfortunately Thurbert can’t really go anywhere else, DuBose can’t raise money and General Poythress would be a great candidate for a lower profile office.
Such is life I suppose.
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Again, anything can happen: Mike Freeman Out of the 9th CD race:
“From:
Date: Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 3:56 PM
Subject: Important statement about the 9th CD campaign
To: mike@freemanforcongress.org
Dear Friends,
It is with the deepest sadness that I announce today that I am withdrawing my candidacy for U.S. House of Representatives in the May 11 special election. I will also not be running in the November general election.
This is not a decision I have made lightly, but recent events within my family demand that I leave the business of politics aside and focus on my duties as a husband, father, and grandfather. My family has always come first, and that has not and will not change.
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the many committed citizens who have supported my campaign with their time, money, and hard work. I apologize deeply that I will not be able to continue this magnificent effort.
Sincerely,
Mike”
I for one was sorry to hear of it. He’s a good guy, and this has to be serious. HT: David Robinson, Pickens Chair
JMP
Alas & alack people have been mentioning & suggesting the same to/of the principals mentioned to little or no avail. Like at many early open forums by audience members. So no matter the logic, or the supposed ‘gaming’ side bets, we’ll just have to wait until the primaries most likely.
And yeah, you never know what happens in a campaign. Jack Ryan implodes in a Il Senate race, so Obama cruises to a Senate seat early. And with our squirrely Rethugs? Who knows?
JMP
Gen P.. could probably get his old gig at SOS back..
Roy, ugh.. really? Really?
I think there is still lingering distrust/unhappiness in the African American community over Mr Baker’s lack of leadership in the Genarlow Wilson travesty. He may have to talk about that in order to get over it.
I think it will be difficult for anyone to beat Mr Barnes. With his name recognition, money, and support from big names (though maybe quietly now).
I, too, would like to see General Poythress run for something else. Lt Gov would have been ideal, but now those waters are clouded.
I think Thurbert’s numbers will go up once he goes on television. Roy’s are probably around the max right now.
Do you really think thurbert won’t pull at least half of the AA vote?
I really want to know what y’all think.
I’m surprised that Baker didn’t pick up a bigger bounce from the “I’m not your lapdog Sonny, and won’t join other whack jobs in HC lawsuit”.
Not sure what they can do to get closer to King Roy’s numbers.. I suppose it all hinges on the debates now.
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