Savannah Morning News Endorses Cox - "Cox Democrats' best hope"
The Savannah Morning News writes:
Although we are disappointed with the tone of the Democratic race for governor, we believe Cathy Cox rises above the mudslinging as the best choice for Democrats next Tuesday.
Ms. Cox, 47, has served two commendable terms as secretary of state, during which time she modernized the office and reformed Georgia's voting practices.
Ms. Cox's foresight and innovation were rewarded by voters in 2002 when she was re-elected with 60 percent of the vote, garnering the second-highest ballot count in the state. That's a testament to her abilities as well as her character - voters across the political spectrum were comfortable with her bipartisan style as well as her record. That should appeal to Democrats who must pick a candidate who can beat Gov. Perdue in November.
[E]ver since the Republican takeover of the Senate and the governorship in 2002, [Mark Taylor's powers as lieutenant governor] have been diminished. Many saw that as GOP payback for Mr. Taylor's sometimes strident partisanship when Republicans were in the minority - an aggressive style that he's employed against his Democratic opponent for governor.
Ms. Cox hasn't backed down; indeed, she shares responsibility for the escalating negativism. However, we believe her past accomplishments and proven appeal to a wide range of voters makes her the best Democrat to square off against Gov. Perdue in November.
Although we are disappointed with the tone of the Democratic race for governor, we believe Cathy Cox rises above the mudslinging as the best choice for Democrats next Tuesday.
Ms. Cox, 47, has served two commendable terms as secretary of state, during which time she modernized the office and reformed Georgia's voting practices.
Ms. Cox's foresight and innovation were rewarded by voters in 2002 when she was re-elected with 60 percent of the vote, garnering the second-highest ballot count in the state. That's a testament to her abilities as well as her character - voters across the political spectrum were comfortable with her bipartisan style as well as her record. That should appeal to Democrats who must pick a candidate who can beat Gov. Perdue in November.
[E]ver since the Republican takeover of the Senate and the governorship in 2002, [Mark Taylor's powers as lieutenant governor] have been diminished. Many saw that as GOP payback for Mr. Taylor's sometimes strident partisanship when Republicans were in the minority - an aggressive style that he's employed against his Democratic opponent for governor.
Ms. Cox hasn't backed down; indeed, she shares responsibility for the escalating negativism. However, we believe her past accomplishments and proven appeal to a wide range of voters makes her the best Democrat to square off against Gov. Perdue in November.
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