Shipp notes yet another possible Democratic candidate who might be persuaded to take on GOP nominee for Lt. Gov.

Some Democratic legislative leaders are looking for a high-profile candidate to take on Republican favorite Ralph Reed for lieutenant governor next year.

They believe Reed has been seriously wounded in current Senate hearings that connect him to high-roller lobbyist Jack Abramoff and millions of dollars in lobbying fees from Indian casinos. One name mentioned as a possible challenger: freshman state Rep. Jane Kidd, D-Athens, daughter of the late Gov. Ernest Vandiver and a well-known community activist. She earlier said she plans to run for the state Senate next year.

(Bill Shipp in The Athens Observer.)