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DEL.ICIO.USCardwell joins Senate race. And not quietly.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Dale Cardwell became the third wheel in the Democratic race for the U.S. Senate this morning.
The former TV journalist immediately laid into the two men who signed up before him: Jim Martin, the Atlanta attorney and former state lawmaker; and DeKalb CEO Vernon Jones.
Cardwell entered the race last June, but has found himself sidelined by Martin’s access to campaign cash and Jones’ presumed appeal among African-American voters.
Which means Cardwell must attack both if he’s to have any chance in the July 15 primary.
Much of what the former WSB-TV reporter said Wednesday about Martin, who was recruited by top Democrats into the race, is contained in the YouTube video that he posted this week. “Convenientcrat” and such.
But Cardwell used two harsh words to describe his other rival. One was “crook.” The other was “Republican.”
This is going to be a very caustic race.
“Vernon wants to maintain that every accusation that’s ever been leveled against him is categorically, undeniably false. And that’s simply not true,” Cardwell said in a phone interview after he signed his paperwork.
“People in the media are tip-toeing around Vernon Jones. And it’s time for somebody to stand up and tell the record as it is. Vernon Jones the Pete Rose of politics. He’s a man who’s completely destroyed his credibility both on and off the field. And it’s time for somebody to say it out loud.”
We’ve got a call into the Jones campaign for a response. In the meantime, here’s the post from Jones’ appearance at the state Capitol yesterday.
You’ll see that Jones and Cardwell have at least one thing in common. They’re both ticked off that party heavyweights lured Martin into the race.
But Cardwell doesn’t think Jones should be in the contest, either. Not on the Democratic side. He pointed to Jones’ admission that he twice voted for George W. Bush.
“It’s shame that there’s not been a leader in the party that has stepped forward and pronounced the fact that we can have a very broad tent, but we shouldn’t have to accept a Republican in sheep’s clothing,” Cardwell said.
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By Carnac
April 30, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this
If Cardwell is married, he might get 2 votes. MIGHT. Distant 3rd in the Dim. primary. Mark it down.
By James
April 30, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this
Carnac,
Is that why he leads all the dem’s in the polls?
You’re a smart one aren’t you
By Knows all
April 30, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this
Dear Carmac the Magnificent, Vernon called, he asked that you bring some milk home.
By Houdini
April 30, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this
Carnac, I’m with you ‘cwell is a flake. Leading the dems in polls is like teeing-off from the ladies tee.
By Carnac
May 2, 2008 4:27 AM | Link to this
Hey, Jimbo, when the returns come in, you come back here and dine on some tasty Crow, won’t you? Cardwell is a nerd who has no experience in public office or in campaigning. He also has no base of support. He sounds like a loose cannon, and he looks like a nut in his stunts. Citing some fictitious poll that allegedly has him in the lead is prima facie evidence that you are a cretin. Or Cardwell’s “buddy.” Or both.