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DEL.ICIO.USWithin a whisker of declaring an upset for Paul Broun and Athens
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Just got off the phone with Paul Broun, who credits an alliance of Christian conservatives, “disenfranchised Republicans” and Democrats for what looks like an upset victory in the 10th District congressional race. “I got a lot of help out of the African-American community,” he said.
With more than 85 percent of the run-off vote counted, Broun held a shifting but significant lead over Jim Whitehead, a former state senator from the Augusta area.
Here’s your best link to the up-to-date vote spread, shamelessly filched from Secretary of State Karen Handel’s web site.
A victory by Broun, who finished a distant second to Whitehead in a June 19 election, would represent a surprising upset — and a blow to Augusta, home to the seven-term Norwood, who died in February of a lengthy lung ailment and cancer.
Whitehead, owner of a small chain of tire stores, has led in fund-raising throughout the contest and was the choice of many in the state Republican establishment.
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By Broun Lover
July 17, 2007 9:22 PM | Link to this
“As your Congressman, I pledge to make Northeast Georgia the leader in large puppy dogs and pretty flowers!” - Paul Broun Thanks Broun, for ensuring that Dems have a chance in 08! Never discount the crazy vote, never!
By Broun Lover
July 17, 2007 9:22 PM | Link to this
“As your Congressman, I pledge to make Northeast Georgia the leader in large puppy dogs and pretty flowers!” - Paul Broun Thanks Broun, for ensuring that Dems have a chance in 08! Never discount the crazy vote, never!
By John
July 17, 2007 9:49 PM | Link to this
Paul Broun is out there—in sharp contrast to his father, who was a respected state legislator. However, Jim Whitehead showed his arrogance and disdain for the voters in his district by skipping the televised debate before the initial election. Georgia voters will put up with a lot but—as Carl Sanders found out in 1970, Herman Talmadge in 1980, Bo Ginn in 1982 and Roy Barnes in 2002—they won’t put up with arrogant, ego driven campaigns.
By David in Franklin County
July 17, 2007 10:45 PM | Link to this
It was a disgrace the way county GOP Chairman endorsed a GOP candidate with 2 Republicans in the race. County parties should never endorse one candidate over another in their party.
If Paul prevails (and I believe his will) he will win the next race against a weak democrat with 65% of the vote.
By David in Franklin County
July 17, 2007 10:45 PM | Link to this
It was a disgrace the way county GOP Chairman endorsed a GOP candidate with 2 Republicans in the race. County parties should never endorse one candidate over another in their party.
If Paul prevails (and I believe his will) he will win the next race against a weak democrat with 65% of the vote.
By GodHatesTrash
July 18, 2007 3:30 AM | Link to this
Georgia’s 10th district elects still another rightwing moron. As Gomer Pyle used to say “surprise, surprise”.
No news here, folks.
By Tony
July 18, 2007 9:10 AM | Link to this
So much for the experts’ picks. I guess here’s proof the establishment cannot always shove their candidate down our throats. Seeing this response I wonder if there was a little disgruntled behavior against Team Norwood. Regardless the idiot clearly tried to run in his old senate district to win and ignored the rest of his would-be constituents. Not smart. Stick to selling tires. You can start by fixing the flat called your campaign.