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DEL.ICIO.USIn south DeKalb, it’s on ….
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In several polling stations across south DeKalb, the major fight was between Cynthia McKinney and Hank Johnson. Voters were polarized.
Pauline Thomas, a 63-year-old IRS retiree from Stone Mountain, said she voted for McKinney.
“I don’t remember hearing a lot about Hank Johnson,” she said. “She gave me the impression she’s a person’s person.”
As for the tussle that took place a few months ago, Thomas said she understands McKinney’s reaction.
“Being a woman, I don’t want anybody grabbing me either. To walk up and grab somebody may not be such a good idea,” she said.
Ron Spencer, a 38-year-old engineer from Stone Mountain, chose Johnson.
“It’s time for a change. I think Johnson did a good job as a commissioner,” he said.
Michael Gaines, 50, a flight attendant and customer service representative, also supported Johnson.
“I think McKinney has issues that she has to deal with personality-wise. She seems egotistical. I don’t want her representing me,” he said.
Regarding the tussle, he said McKinney’s “was totally wrong. It’s obvious to me her reaction was totally incorrect. Even worse, she got away with that.”
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