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DEL.ICIO.USThe D.C. debate over whether Obama should head to Georgia
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Chris Cillizza, who writes The Fix for the Washington Post, picks up on the debate over whether President-elect Barack Obama should head down to Georgia for the U.S. Senate runoff:
“When you’re President of the United States it pays to remember who your friends are,” said one senior Democratic operative granted anonymity to speak candidly about the president-elect. “Thinking Barack Obama has anything to risk by campaigning for Jim Martin is like most conventional wisdom — just plain wrong.”
Another Democratic Senate insider was more measured about Obama’s impact. “Obama could make a big difference with a visit, but it’s not the only way he can help,” said the source. “Fundraising or appearing in ads would be enormously beneficial to Martin as well.”
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By Sir Winston
November 20, 2008 7:21 PM | Link to this
How about the DC debate about how many Clinton hacks he should appoint. Can we talk about that. Old boss same as new boss? Peace.
By CJ
November 20, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this
Absolutely! Can’t wait to attend an Obama rally for Martin!
By ccyr
November 20, 2008 10:30 PM | Link to this
If Obama comes to Georgia and Martin loses, it will be seen as a repudiation of Obama even before he takes office. Martin didn’t even vote for Obama but rather voted for Edwards even though Edwards dropped out of the race. Plus Martin is against equal rights for GLBT. Obama need not let his presidency ride on a choice between two Racist Anti-Gay Bigots. No way he comes to Georgia. He’s way too smart for that.
By Luv 2 Talk
November 20, 2008 10:50 PM | Link to this
I don’t think he needs to come here, but he should definitely be in his ads. If he does come, I will be there!
By JD
November 20, 2008 11:10 PM | Link to this
I don’t see Obama coming to Georgia for Jim Martin. BUT, if he does decide to come, he will be here the weekend before the election to motivate people to go to the polls and vote.
I see more powerful Democrats making the trip. Wish some of them would come to Savannah, Augusta, Macon and Columbus to generate the get-out-to-vote.