Elizabeth Edwards in Macon

As the race for the presidency heats up. One candidates wife spent Tuesday visiting Macon.

Elizabeth Edwards was in Macon raising money for her husband's campaign. Despite being in third place in some polls, several prominent Georgia Democrats have stepped forward to support candidate John Edwards.

Former Governor Roy Barnes, State Senate leader Robert Brown, as well as Democratic House leader Dubose Porter, are all endorsing him in his bid to become President.

Elizabeth Edwards says there are several reason's her husband is well supported in Georgia.

"He may not get the national press that more celebrity candidates get, but what he has instead are characteristics that people in these regions understand. Honesty, strength, clarity, conscience, values.....and he has real policies that address the issues they're facing."

John Edwards last visited Macon in April. His wife says he'll spend today in South Carolina.