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DEL.ICIO.USAnother GOP possibility says no to running against Barrow
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
With a general election just over a year away, state Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Pooler) has decided not to challenge Democratic incumbent John Barrow (D-Savannah) for his congressional seat.
Larry Peterson with the Savannah Morning News has the details.
Barrow has been a steady target for the national Republican party, which has perennially kept him on its list of most vulnerable Democrats.
This year, Carter was viewed as the best GOP bet. The lack of a formidable, well-funded Republican candidate to run against him is an indication of the troubled straits in which the GOP finds itself.
Peterson has this:
[Barrow] reported Monday that he has $944,892 on hand. Local political consultant Dave Simons said Barrow “would have to screw up a lot more than he has” to be politically at-risk.
Simons, who usually works with Republicans, said it’s relatively late for Carter to begin getting himself known in the district. It includes all or part of 22 counties, and Barrow has visited most of them repeatedly.
Savannah Republican Chris Edenfield already has declared his candidacy. Two other Republicans, Wayne Mosley of Vidalia and former Augusta mayor Bob Young, have been mentioned as possible candidates.
Comments
By smart voter
October 16, 2007 11:45 AM | Link to this
Barrow is going to be difficult to beat. He stays well-connected to the district (always votes with farmers and small business), and has made good connections with members on both sides of the aisle. He has showed he’s not after campaign checks, going against large energy companies to bring fairness to the natural gas market. He is a D, but he doesn’t fall in lockstep with his party leadership and his votes reflect the sentiments of his constituents. A common sense progressive with a healthy dose of conservative values.
By Constituant
October 16, 2007 1:21 PM | Link to this
As a conservative and mainly Republican voter, I am pleased with most of Mr. Barrow’s votes. He is a true friend of the 2nd amendment and has voted against the far left on all Iraq bills. I believe he will carry quite a few Republicans in the next race….
By 12th district voter
October 16, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this
By whom was Carter viewed as the best GOP bet exactly? There are two Iraqi war vets also interested in this race. One of whom is a doctor with a lot of his own money to throw in the pot if its needed. Also the former mayor of Augusta, Bob Young, Who was a TV news anchor in the district for a gazillioon years is thinking about this race. I’m not sure Carter is all that well known to be presented as the #1 option here.