Michael Thurmond running against J. Isakson

[RT Atlanta]

This sounds like a promising development to me. I look forward to learning more about Michael Thurmond, the current state labor commissioner, and how he intends to represent our state.

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http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2010/04/19/your-morning-jolt-behind-michael-thurmonds-run-for-the-u-s-senate/

Michael Thurmond, known as one of the most cautious men in Georgia politics, spent the weekend on the phone with the essential stage hands of the state Democratic party, explaining the gamble he’s about to take.

The three-term state labor commissioner has plans on Wednesday – moved from Tuesday, as first reported — to announce his U.S. Senate candidacy against Republican incumbent Johnny Isakson.

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Politics is very rarely a team sport – but we may be seeing the equivalent of a sacrifice fly to deep right field, for the sake of advancing or protecting the Democratic runners already on base.
Thurmond is a sign that Democrats in Georgia and in Washington, with reapportionment coming next year, are dead serious about November.