Let the games begin. The 2006 Democratic Matchup for Governor. - The "L" word (?).

Mark Taylor spokesman Rick Dent on the Cathy Cox announcement:

"Now we will see if Mark Taylor's experience, his record on schools, jobs and protecting families and his moderate views on the issues can beat a liberal like Cox in a Democratic primary."

(Dick Pettys of the AP, 12-28-04; GDP, 12-28-04.)
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Former Rep. Dan Ponder, Jr., a Republican from South Georgia, will serve as Cox's campaign manager.

(Morris News Service, 12-27-04.)
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Ponder is from Donalsonville, and you might recall that he is the person who gave the impassioned speech on the floor of the state House several years ago in support of Georgia's hate crimes bill during Barnes' administration.