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DEL.ICIO.USMeet James Marlow: He’s a Democrat running for the Tenth, and he’s anti-Iraq
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
We’re told that, over the weekend, a majority of 21 county Democratic chairmen in the Tenth District endorsed James Marlow, a first-time congressional candidate from the world of high-tech business.
Marlow is to formally announce his candidacy on Tuesday in Lincolnton and other spots in the district.
From the outset it looks like Marlow intends to force Republicans in the race, primarily state Sen. Jim Whitehead, to talk about Iraq. Marlow says he wants a quick but honorable end to the conflict there.
The June 19 special election to fill the vacancy left by the late U.S. Rep. Charlie Norwood is officially non-partisan, though the conservative district tilts heavily toward the GOP.
At least two other Democrats have expressed interest in the contest: Augusta Attorney Evita Paschall and Terry Holley, a teacher and jeweler who ran against Norwood last year.
But Democrats at the top of the state organization have insisted on the need to rally behind a single candidate. The vote by county chairmen may indicate that Marlow is that candidate. That, and the fact that his campaign is being run by Jeff DiSantis, former executive director of the state party, and by Emil Runge, the former party spokesman.
Judging from the biography on his web site, Marlow may also have some of his own money to put into the race. The bio says he owns his own Internet firm.
The Tenth District race, scheduled for June 19, will be the first federal contest since Republicans lost Congress in 2006. Republicans have pretty much cleared the field for Whitehead, a close friend of Norwood and a state senator from Evans.
Early fund-raising literature indicates that illegal immigration will be Whitehead’s issue. On Iraq, he supports President Bush’s strategy.
By contrast, here is what Marlow is saying on his web site, under the topic of national security:
“I will vote to support efforts that strike at our enemies when necessary. The defense of our nation is my top priority.
I promise to support our troops. That means not putting them in the wrong place at the wrong time in the wrong numbers. It means taking care of them when they return home wounded. It means providing them body armor when in the field and shielding for Humvees.
I will work everyday to bring our involvement in Iraq to an honorable end as quickly as we can, while also protecting our national interests in the region and the world.
I support the recommendations of the bipartisan Iraq Study Group. We must establish clear goals for our military involvement in Iraq.”
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By Doug Craig
April 2, 2007 10:58 AM | Link to this
What I like about this race is it is open to all.I am supporting Dr. Jim Sendelbach.www.jimsendelbach.com. This is the first time a Libertarian has been on the ballot for US House ever in Ga. The democrats in the past have passed laws to keep the other parties off the ballot. The republicans continue to support this also. We are the worse state in the nation for Ballot access for Us House . Georgia has not had a third party candidate on the ballot since 1943. When are the voters going to realize the democrats and republicans have taken thier choice away from them to maintain power.
By len davis
April 2, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this
James Marlow is a interesting candidate. I seen his website & he sounds like a centrist to conservative democrat. He supports our military, he speaks for rural, small towns in the district, he wants to protect the environment, solve illegal immigation, & he wants a honorable safe withdrawal fron Iraq. This man can not only win the democratic primary, but he can & I think will win the 10th district because he wants to make us better, & address the growing issues in the 10th. And this coming from a conservative republican & I will cross over to vote for him in the dems primary & in the general election if he gets the nomination. Sorry but Jim Whitehead doesn’t cut it for me. He has no vision for the district & he keeps using scare tactics & lies such as illegals voting in georgia & enrolling in peachcare. VOTE FOR JAMES MARLOW. One more thing for marlow, he must campaign in places like eatonton, lavonia, clayton, hartwell as well in oglethorpe, banks, mcduffie, & especially columbia counties to make himself known as well as churches.
By dbsmith
April 2, 2007 11:39 AM | Link to this
Marlow looks like a really good candidate. He appears to be conservative, but he’s willing to take a stand on the most important issue facing the country right now - Iraq. It sounds like he’s got the same position that most people do, even in a conservative place like this - we need to support our troops, but it’s time to get them out from the middle of a civil war.
Hopefully, the Democratic party will be smart enough to unify around him.
By buck
April 2, 2007 12:23 PM | Link to this
I don’t know how the 10th got saddled with Whitehead as the front runner so quickly. Frankly, he seems rather dull.
By Kepper
April 2, 2007 1:07 PM | Link to this
@buck: Have you actually heard Whitehead speak? Bring some facts the next time, please. I could easily say the same thing about Marlow.
By Jay
April 2, 2007 1:15 PM | Link to this
FYI: There is no primary. All candidates, regardless of party affiliation, will run on one ballot on June 19. If no candidate gets a majority, the top two vote-getters, regardless of party will go to a July 17 runoff.
By Craig
April 2, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this
Whitehead needs to correct his assumption on the illegal terrorist registered to vote in OH. His claim on his website is way off. Sounds like he fell for some baseless claim made by a blogger rather than actually looked into the facts on his own. I would hope he pays closer attention to the issues and facts if he plans on running for Congress.
By snd
April 2, 2007 6:31 PM | Link to this
Dear Fellow Democrats of the 10th Congressional District:
First of all, let me say “Thank You” to all of you who voted for me on November 7, 2006. We believe that the 56,000 plus voters who cast a ballot for me believe, like I do, that America’s best days are ahead of her. It was a great journey and a wonderful experience. Today I ask you to renew that pledge. I appreciate your support of my campaign and the interest of the voters in the 10th District.
As we move forward and seek to build a better Georgia and a stronger America, I want you to know that I am not taking this special election on June 19th lightly. I am not an opportunist looking for an easy seat in the Georgia Congressional Delegation. For me, this special election is a chance for the advancement and progression of our Democratic ideals. Right after the results on November 7th, I became even more committed and decided to run again.
For the past five months, I have visited churches and communities in our 10th District. I have joined with pastors and community leaders to talk to people about problems faced by our district. After visiting some of our poverty stricken neighborhoods, I came to an understanding even more so than the last election that our system is broken. The district needs a leader who has a true understanding of the needs of our district and will be a servant to the people. We have distinct groups within the 10th District. I have stood up and will continue to stand up for my fellow Georgians of the 10th District by studying the issues and seeking solutions from those who experience the problems. For months that has been exactly what I have been doing.
This is a race that should be about what is best for our district. Not a race about who has more money or is more popular with the Atlanta crowd. You may have heard about the recent spate of straw polls at local Democratic committee meetings. I’m sorry, but I am not going to let a few people at one meeting or another dictate who should run in this election. And without all of the counties represented, the reliability of the meeting is in question. I think that interviews and “Q & A” sessions are great, but there is something about only a few people deciding for the majority and at the same time not having all of the candidates present. People who run for the right reasons do not bother me. And, furthermore, according to the pundits, the blogs, the media, not to mention the voters say that this campaign is the one that has worked throughout the district.
For many years now, I have served shoulder to shoulder with many of you. I am a product of our district. I live here, work here, and vote here. I have been fortunate to have served as Chairman of the Columbia County Democratic Committee, Director for the Georgia Association of Democratic County Chairs, Congressional District Chair for the 9th and then, later re-elected as the chair for the 10th District. I also serve as a member of the Executive Committee for the Democratic Party of Georgia.
I am dedicated to bringing change to Georgia politics. I encourage everyone to consider my record and leadership. I am an average American and represent the interests of an average American. I will confess that I have one special interest…that special interest is YOU, the people of this district, our district.
This election must be about who will do the best job in Washington for our district. This election is less than 90 days from today. I cannot do this alone. I need your help! Please consider volunteering your time or sending in a small contribution to the campaign. Let’s move forward together towards accountability, a renewed sense of citizenship, and focus on our common purpose.
Shortly, I will be making an official announcement of my candidacy and will continue to tour the district. Please go to my website at www.terryholley.us to learn more about the campaign.
We appreciate your interest and your support!
With warmest regards,
R. Terry Holley, Democratic Candidate U.S. Congress Georgia’s 10th Congressional District
By Bo
April 3, 2007 10:01 AM | Link to this
Mr. Holley,
Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Master?
By SpaceyG
April 3, 2007 12:58 PM | Link to this
Mr. Holley: Maybe you need to be blogging on your own site? You too Bo.
By SpaceyG
April 3, 2007 1:03 PM | Link to this
Mr. B: Word on the street is that you’re leaving the AJC. No worries! It’s such a blast out here in the blogosphere that you’ll never even notice you have no paycheck coming in. As for health care issues, outside of the corporate t**, all of a sudden any candidate touting those starts to get your full attention. Congratulations! You’re a free man now.
By Lothar
April 3, 2007 3:56 PM | Link to this
Mr. Holley,
Have you experienced the awe and rightness of purpose that only the Flying Spaghetti Monster can bring?