Gov. Race: Vote for me, I had more contributions!
Next Year, Georgians have the opportunity to either rehire the current Governor or election a different one.
The two most likely candidates are Democrats Mark Taylor, current Lt. Governor or Secretary of State Cathy Cox. Recently Taylor’s campaign staff has said “Cathy Cox can’t raise the money to beat us. She can’t raise the money to beat Sonny Perdue.” and hence people ought to vote for Taylor.
Here’s the problem. Polling finds that Cox would do better in a race against Mr. Perdue than Mr. Taylor. A vigorous race is good! An issue oriented race would be better, but I doubt anyone is confident enough to run that. Still, if your argument is “Vote for me! I ‘m better funded!”, one feels an almost irresistible urge to support the other girl!
Currently, Ms. Cox lives ITP and hence experiences the joys and sorrows of an urban life style. That bodes well if she gets elected. I am open to being convinced by everyone, but right now, ITP voters should give Ms. Cox an opportunity to show them where she stands, how she’ll govern and where her priorities are. At least she thinks she’s the best candidate not because of her fund raising power, but because of her mental power.
July 1st, 2005 at 10:16 am
Sadly, statewide races are now so expensive that Taylor’s argument is actually a valid one. Unless the disclosures indicate that she has raised significant money, her campaign will wither almost immediately regardless of polls, integrity, and wisdom on issues.