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DEL.ICIO.USTaylor declares victory
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A hoarse but upbeat Lt. Governor Mark Taylor thanked his supporters as he declared victory over Cathy Cox in the Democratic primary for governor.
Taylor addressed his supporters about 12:30 a.m. Cox had conceded defeat in the race about midnight.
“Tonight the voters spoke loud and clear,” Taylor said. “They’re looking for a governor who looks after every day Georgians,” Taylor said. “Tonight we stand in victory here in Atlantic Station. In November, we will stand in the governor’s office.”
Taylor said his battle against popular incumbent Gov. Sonny Perdue will be a tough fight, but talked aobut things he said were worth fighting for, such as elimintation tof he sales tax on medicine,.
The “Big Guy” made a joking reference to his size when h e talked about how he eliminated the sales tax on groceries. “Don’t ever forget, the Big Guy has saved a lot by taking the sales tax off of groceries, because Big Guys buy a lot of groceries. “
Taylor said he would “hit the ground running” Wednesday in his campaign against Perdue.
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