Chambliss to Retire

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

Barrow isn't running and neither is Carter's grandson, I doubt that Carter's grandson would be all that great of a candidate, family name doesn't always go that far in elections.

Thurbert Baker would be a good choice, he's run statewide before and is a moderate.

No. The last thing we need is a no name boring black democrat running for this seat. Maybe you don't understand Georgia, but almost any black democrat is a non starter in a statewide race- and it's not their fault, the bubbas will automatically turn their nose up. But unfortunately, we'll need some of that bubba vote to win this one.

I'm inclined to agree. It's rule #2 in my Southern Winning Playbook
Rule #1: Keep Politics Local

Rule #2: Don't Be A Minority

Rule #3: The Center Is Your Friend

Rule #4: Focus On Fiscal & Economic Issues, Avoid Social Wars

Rule #5: Pray That Batman and Ron Paul Campaign For You

[DrScholl]

No. The last thing we need is a no name boring black democrat running for this seat. Maybe you don't understand Georgia, but almost any black democrat is a non starter in a statewide race- and it's not their fault, the bubbas will automatically turn their nose up. But unfortunately, we'll need some of that bubba vote to win this one.

Do some research. Baker isn't a no name, he was elected three times as Attorney General and by pretty big margins the second and third times. Looking at the map, he did very well. Plus, black turnout isn't going to be easy to get out and a black candidate could do that. I think he could breakthrough given the right circumstances. He won in 2006 while most other Democrats lost statewide.

As a matter of fact, of the three Democrats that did win statewide in 2006, only one was white. This going to be a tough race no matter who runs, I don't think having a white candidate will make it an easier to win for Democrats.

[nclib]

Can't stand Chambliss, though the GOP nominee here will be worse. I assume the Dems have a slightly greater chance now, even though the GOP would be favored in both cases.

[Miles]

Not that I was expecting him to enter, but ex-Gov. Sonny Perdue isn't running.

[RogueBeaver]

Broun is apparently in, per Twitter.

[Talleyrand]

Broun is apparently in, per Twitter.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He won't win the primary unfortunately, but he'll make this one fun.

[RogueBeaver]

According to this, Price is also in and Handel might seek Price's House seat. Personally I'm rooting for both of them.

http://viralread.com/2013/01/29/rep-paul-broun-steals-karen-handels-thunder-announces-candidacy-for-us-senate/

[Miles]

Broun had a pretty unusual campaign rollout: his wife announced that he is running.

[Vosem]

Pretty sure Georgia is red enough that Broun will win without a really perfect storm of gaffes, a good environment, and a good candidate for the Democrats. Only the first is really likely in a Broun candidacy.

Plus, I'm very confident Price can beat him in the primary. But I do think a Broun victory in the primary probably means Senator Broun.

[Donerail]

Pretty sure Georgia is red enough that Broun will win without a really perfect storm of gaffes, a good environment, and a good candidate for the Democrats. Only the first is really likely in a Broun candidacy.

Barnes is polling 6 points ahead of Price, Cleland 8 points ahead. Carter is only six behind, Reed 5.

[Vosem]

Pretty sure Georgia is red enough that Broun will win without a really perfect storm of gaffes, a good environment, and a good candidate for the Democrats. Only the first is really likely in a Broun candidacy.

Barnes is polling 6 points ahead of Price, Cleland 8 points ahead. Carter is only six behind, Reed 5.

Barnes and Cleland have both left politics -- it'd be like polling Voinovich in Ohio. The others are behind less, but they're still behind and in a very polarized state like Georgia that will be difficult to make up.

But in any case I highly doubt Broun has the strength to win 50%+1 in a runoff.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Every Republican would be an improvement over Chambliss.

[Abolish ICE]

Any Republican primary winner but Broun is a lock.  Broun would have an extremely good chance of winning, but he's the only one who could lose.

[Miles]

Broun is officially in.

[Drop Billionaires, Not Bombs]

Broun is officially in.

D+1?

[RogueBeaver]

Since Price is apparently out, that leaves Handel, Cagel, Kingston and Graves as ABBG candidates. Any of them would be good.

[Miles]

Broun is trying to position himself as the fiscal conservative.

[RogueBeaver]

Apparently Price is delaying his decision.

Nah, Broun's just batshoot. No formal oppo research required, just Google.

[Mr.Phips]

Barrow isn't running and neither is Carter's grandson, I doubt that Carter's grandson would be all that great of a candidate, family name doesn't always go that far in elections.

Thurbert Baker would be a good choice, he's run statewide before and is a moderate.

No. The last thing we need is a no name boring black democrat running for this seat. Maybe you don't understand Georgia, but almost any black democrat is a non starter in a statewide race- and it's not their fault, the bubbas will automatically turn their nose up. But unfortunately, we'll need some of that bubba vote to win this one.

Do you think that Andrew Young would have beaten Issacson in the 1990 governors race had he beaten Zell Miller in the Democratic primary?  Many think that he would have had a good chance to win.  With the state being less white than then, wouldnt a black Dem have a better chance now?