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DEL.ICIO.USPoythress says he’s raised $300k for governor’s race
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
David Poythress, former state adjutant general and now a 2010 Democratic candidate for governor, sent out a note to supporters late Monday, saying he has raised $300,000 for the contest so far.
Among his details:
— “Our average contribution will exceed $800;
— “Nearly 90 percent of our contributions are from in-state;
— “More than $70,000 was raised in December (post U.S. Senate run-off election);
— “Contributions came from a wide cross-section of Georgia, including Republicans, Democrats, unaffiliated voters, north/south/central Georgia, National Guard family members, trial lawyers, labor, teachers and small business owners.”
Poythress’ $300k is small change in a race that is expected to cost several million. But it’s a start.
The retired general, a former state labor commissioner, also let it be known that he’s met with Brian Schweitzer of Montana, who chairs the Democratic Governors Association, and that he’s named campaign veteran Wendy Davis as his campaign manager.
House Minority Leader DuBose Porter of Dublin, a newspaper publisher, is also expected to seek the Democratic nomination, but probably won’t announce until after the session.
The name of former Gov. Roy Barnes is also hanging out there. We talked to one Democrat who described the possibility of a Barnes candidacy this way:
Last year, he replied, “Hell, no!” whenever asked about a return to the Governor’s Mansion. This year, the answer is “Probably no.” And he’s on a diet.
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By GoOX
January 6, 2009 10:28 AM | Link to this
My man Oxendine has out raised him. He should bow out now and let Jim Martin run for this. He seems to be the go to guy.
By Aaron Burr V. Mexico
January 6, 2009 10:51 AM | Link to this
Ah yes, I can see the campaign poster now.
“Vote for Jim,
The loser who couldn’t even beat Zaxby Chambliss for Senate.
Because a vote for Jim is a vote for the status quo.”
By Concerned Voter
January 6, 2009 4:00 PM | Link to this
Neither Oxendine or Poythress are good candidates. Oxendine is weak and ugly. Poythress can’t raise enough money to compete.
The real candidates for that office will emerge after the legislative session.
By Don Bell
January 13, 2009 3:35 PM | Link to this
Poythress is the only electable democrat in the state. Broad range of support among Ga voters. Roy-done, Porter-unknown, Oxendine-really?