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DEL.ICIO.USCagle declares victory
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Cagle entered the reception area shortly after Reed’s concession speech to loud cheers and chants of his name. He said that Reed called him to tell him he would concede.
A clearly joyful but humble Cagle thanked his supporters and said his three boys motivated him to serve in public office.
“…As I look across this room tonight, I see the many, many people who have given of their time, their resources and their hard earned money to make this dream become a reality,” Cagle said. “And it wasn’t just for Casey Cagle. It was because we believe in hope and we believe in opportunity. We believe in the American dream. And we believe that if people – good decent people will offer themselves for elected office – then we can make this state a better place.”
Cagle was surrounded at the podium by his wife, Nita, their three sons, his mother and stepfather George and Jeanette Liotta, and several of his fellow Senate colleagues, including Sen. Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock), Sen. Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga) and Sen. Dan Moody (R-Alpharetta).
Cagle gratefully acknowledged their support of his campaign.
“My senators,” Cagle said. “My senate colleagues. I knew that by having these guys behind me that we could reach out into every community and have a base of support.
Senate Majority Leader Tommie Williams (R-Lyons) threw his support behind Cagle early in the campaign. Williams, reached by phone Tuesday night, said that while he liked both candidates, he thought Cagle would provide good leadership for the state.
“I think Casey has a great chance in the fall elections and we look forward to helping him get there,” Williams said. “He’s very sellable. When he comes to talk to farmers in a coffee shop in Toombs County, he’s well-received. He’s a true conservative, which is what most Georgians are. And he’s a hard worker.”
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