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DEL.ICIO.USA day-after message from Jones includes no endorsement of Martin
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Defeated U.S. Senate candidate Vernon Jones has sent out an e-mail to supporters. “Yesterday’s run-off election for the United States Senate was a close one,” he writes of the 60-40 contest.
Perhaps more important, while the DeKalb County CEO speaks kindly of Martin, Jones stops short of endorsing the Democratic nominee. Here’s the text:
Yesterday’s run-off election for the United States Senate was a close one and I want to thank each and every one of you who went out to the polls and voted. Thank you for your letters, phone calls, donations and kind emails of encouragement. Your support has meant the world to me.
I also want to thank my wonderful campaign staff, my family, and all my friends for their love and support. Your tireless efforts and endless support drove this entire campaign. Because of you I am able to stand today still a victor.
Jim Martin is now our state’s Democratic Nominee for the U.S. Senate and will face Saxby Chambliss in November. Jim put up a formidable fight and I respect him.
My service in Georgia politics has been a long and successful one. I could not have come this far without you. I am humbled by your continued confidence in me. I’m a country boy from a tobacco farm in rural North Carolina who has had many opportunities, a lot of successes, and of course some challenges.
While my journey has reached a crossroad and tomorrow is one of uncertainty, I know that with God’s guidance and the support of those I hold dear, I will rise again. I look forward to serving where He leads me next to inspire hope and positive change.
Photo credit: Rich Addicks/AJC
Comments
By William
August 6, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this
Finally, someone lost an election they had no business being involved in. My advice to you Jones, go back to NC before you get arrested for sexual assault here. Idle politicians out of office are the devils sidekicks. SEE YA!
By MP
August 6, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this
Tomorrow may be uncertain for Mr. former CEO but with Burrell in and Vernon out it is more certain for those of us in Dekalb County!
By Who needs a Jones endorsement?
August 6, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this
If Jones wants to help the Democratic ticket maybe he should come out AGAINST Martin and Obama. Saxby/Bush/Vernon are soon to be political HISTORY!
By DH
August 6, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this
Chambliss will beat Martin by 20+ points in the general election. If you think Martin can win, I have a used car to sell you.
By Crystal
August 6, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this
DH is right. I perdict a modest 56% total for Saxby.
By Vernon's Past
August 6, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this
Someone needs to look into Vernon Jones’s departure from Bellsouth in the mid 90’s.