In their last debate before Tuesday’s Primary election the 5 Democrats vying to run against incumbent Saxby Chambliss covered the economy, education, energy and Iraq. They did not differ significantly on the issues and were polite to each other during the
one-hour debate on GPB radio and television.
Dekalb CEO Vernon Jones defended using a picture of Barak Obama on his campaign flyer saying other politicians have used it as well this election year.
Former State Lawmakers Jim Martin who raised the most money in this race also got the most questions from fellow candidates and had to defend his record as former head of the Department of Human Resources.
Former TV reporter Dale Cardwell prided himself in not take political Pac money, and businessman Rand Knight, the youngest of the 5 candidates said he’d bring a PHD to the job.
He got a nod from Former Senate staffer Josh Lanier who raised less than 5000 dollars in this campaign. Lanier joked about Knight tireless campaigning.
"I pass you on highways. I got to where now I just wave at all the cars going by assuming one of them is you," he said, drawing laughter from the audience, "you put in the time and I salute you."
A friendly tone ran through the entire debate. When Vernon Jones had a chance to question an oponent, he asked Lanier if he'd support him in South Georgia.
"I have cleared my callendar from August through election day," Lanier said vowing to suppor whoever gets the democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Saxby Chambliss who has a considerable financial advantage over either democrat. He has $4 million already in the bank.
Polls done in the Democratic primary do not show a clear front runner. If no-one gets over 50 percent on Tuesday, a runoff will be held 3 weeks later.
one-hour debate on GPB radio and television.
Dekalb CEO Vernon Jones defended using a picture of Barak Obama on his campaign flyer saying other politicians have used it as well this election year.
Former State Lawmakers Jim Martin who raised the most money in this race also got the most questions from fellow candidates and had to defend his record as former head of the Department of Human Resources.
Former TV reporter Dale Cardwell prided himself in not take political Pac money, and businessman Rand Knight, the youngest of the 5 candidates said he’d bring a PHD to the job.
He got a nod from Former Senate staffer Josh Lanier who raised less than 5000 dollars in this campaign. Lanier joked about Knight tireless campaigning.
"I pass you on highways. I got to where now I just wave at all the cars going by assuming one of them is you," he said, drawing laughter from the audience, "you put in the time and I salute you."
A friendly tone ran through the entire debate. When Vernon Jones had a chance to question an oponent, he asked Lanier if he'd support him in South Georgia.
"I have cleared my callendar from August through election day," Lanier said vowing to suppor whoever gets the democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Saxby Chambliss who has a considerable financial advantage over either democrat. He has $4 million already in the bank.
Polls done in the Democratic primary do not show a clear front runner. If no-one gets over 50 percent on Tuesday, a runoff will be held 3 weeks later.
