A challenger to Sen. Chambliss -- A date comes and goes . . . .
I got three comments to my Bill Shipp post yesterday saying that "[i]n this reddest of the red states . . . Chambliss seems totally secure," and that "[i]n describing American "success" in Iraq, Chambliss is virtually thumbing his nose and daring the opposition party to recruit a genuine challenger."
One comment hinted that I provide more of my own commentary on this and other issues. Generally what I post is in and of itself a commentary of my feelings about an issue. But in this particular case, I will be specific.
In a 4-1-07 post I quoted Bill Shipp's prediction that "Congressman Jim Marshall, D-Macon, will not run for the Senate next year (90 percent)," and then gave the following commentary:
Some disagree with the Dean on this call primarily because they see Rep. Marshall's seat becoming riskier, not safer, over the next few years. This is because the next census will probably really mess him up, sending him north of Macon, and cutting out the southern portion of the 8th Congressional District. This notwithstanding, I agree with the Dean on this call except that I give the likelihood of Rep. Marshall not challenging Sen. Chambliss 100%.
Calling things as I see them, and although many in our party don't want to even think about such, I see the prospects for Sen. Chambliss' reelection in 2008 as being anywhere from great to excellent.
A 12-9-06 post reports:
High-profile Columbus trial lawyer Jim Butler confirms that he is interested in challenging Georgia senior Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Moultrie, for re-election in 2008. Butler, a Democrat, says he will make up his mind by April 1, 2007.
That day has come and gone. Mr. Butler has not yet ruled out the run, but I do not think it is likely.
Michelle Nunn? Don't expect it; although it is within the realm of the possible, it is just not likely.
One prospect -- James Marlow if he doesn't win the 10th Congressional District seat.
One comment hinted that I provide more of my own commentary on this and other issues. Generally what I post is in and of itself a commentary of my feelings about an issue. But in this particular case, I will be specific.
In a 4-1-07 post I quoted Bill Shipp's prediction that "Congressman Jim Marshall, D-Macon, will not run for the Senate next year (90 percent)," and then gave the following commentary:
Some disagree with the Dean on this call primarily because they see Rep. Marshall's seat becoming riskier, not safer, over the next few years. This is because the next census will probably really mess him up, sending him north of Macon, and cutting out the southern portion of the 8th Congressional District. This notwithstanding, I agree with the Dean on this call except that I give the likelihood of Rep. Marshall not challenging Sen. Chambliss 100%.
Calling things as I see them, and although many in our party don't want to even think about such, I see the prospects for Sen. Chambliss' reelection in 2008 as being anywhere from great to excellent.
A 12-9-06 post reports:
High-profile Columbus trial lawyer Jim Butler confirms that he is interested in challenging Georgia senior Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Moultrie, for re-election in 2008. Butler, a Democrat, says he will make up his mind by April 1, 2007.
That day has come and gone. Mr. Butler has not yet ruled out the run, but I do not think it is likely.
Michelle Nunn? Don't expect it; although it is within the realm of the possible, it is just not likely.
One prospect -- James Marlow if he doesn't win the 10th Congressional District seat.
posted by Sid Cottingham | 6:29 PM
4 Comments:
The guy that can take on Chambliss & beat him in next year's general election is Sanford Bishop (D) Albany, or a Thurbert Baker (D) Stone Mountain. Now if there anyone out there that can name some potential candidates better than these guys then let everyone know because Marshall won't run this year against Chambliss & will instead run for the senate in 2010 when Isackson will leave the senate & run for governor.
These are type of posts I miss Sid!
Heard buzz about a "fresh face" being recruited; former Senate staffer, Viet Vet, enviro business exec; would be interesting if true and not just chatter.
Who is this fresh face being recruited.
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