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DEL.ICIO.US“We are very, very encouraged,” says Cagle
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Early in the evening, Cagle showed a strong lead over Reed with about 15 percent of total precincts statewide counted. Although he and his supporters acknowledged the night was still young and a lot could happen, high spirits and excitement filled the arena.
State Sen. Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) took to the podium to introduce Cagle, who thanked his supporters and gave an unusually peppy talk so early on an election night. A beaming Cagle said he woke up Tuesday morning with a good feeling and quipped that one of his three sons shot an even par on the golf course today- another good sign.
“The night is young, and we’ll continue to keep you updated as things progress but we are very, very encouraged tonight,” said Cagle, amidst loud cheers. “I want to tell you from the bottom of my heart how humbled and how grateful I am to have you here, part of this team. When we started out on this journey, there were few who thought we had any chance. But we have proven the pundits wrong, I believe.”
A few minutes later, Cagle’s mother and stepfather, George and Jeanette Liotta, and two of his sons, went into a room to hover over a computer showing incoming election returns by precinct. The boys eagerly studied the numbers, and then filed out to join the rest of the party-goers. The Liottas chatted for a bit before heading out as Madonna’s “Holiday” filled the reception area.
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