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DEL.ICIO.USThe Air Force general from Perry decides to run against the Army ranger from Macon
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In a state Republican convention that was chockfull of contentiousness last weekend, it was easy to overlook one potential conflict that was successfully resolved.
In his address to delegates, U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland all but endorsed retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Rick Goddard as the GOP pick to challenge U.S. Rep. Jim Marshall (D-Macon) for the 8th District congressional seat.
As it turned out, Goddard on Monday announced his entry into race. Here’s the Macon Telegraph piece on the topic.
Goddard is seen by Republicans as someone whose military credentials might compare favorably with those of Marshall. “Gen. Goddard is a patriot with a resume that cannot be matched,” said Ken Spain, a spokesman for the National Republican Congressional Committee, told the Telegraph.
The puzzle, of course, was the fact that state Sen. Ross Tolleson (R-Perry) had made a trip up to Washington some weeks ago to persuade GOP strategists that he was the right man to challenge Marshall.
But Tolleson, we’re told, has quietly decided to pass on the congressional race.
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By neil
May 23, 2007 2:04 PM | Link to this
Goddard will be a tough challenge to Marshall with his military background, but because voters know marshall in the south & north parts of the district he will win between 55 to 60% of the vote. Voters are not going to change a representative who is in the majority, who can bring home the pork & most of all who can protect Robins Airforce Base. Goddard cannot get to the right of Marshall. Mac Collins tried & didn’t win so there’s no way Goddard can. He will be a one-issue candidate only touting his military background & from hearing why he is running for the seat he has no platform, no vision, & he is virtually unknown outside Warner Robins.