Conceding the race to Jim Martin, DeKalb County CEO Vernon Jones blames the media for his loss. As supporters cheered him on with shouts of "VJ, VJ, VJ," Jones says it was the media's focus on his twice voting for George W. Bush for president, which (among other factors), cost Jones the election. Jones says reporters weren't as eager to question Martin about his own vote for John Edwards during the presidential primary. Early counts in from the Secretary of State's office show Jones lost in his own DeKalb County, 24,058 to 39,220. Martin will face Republican incumbent Saxby Chambliss this fall for US Senate. Despite the loss, however, Jones remain reluctant to endorse his opponent, instead describing himself as tougher and more experienced than Martin. Jones promises he and Martin will talk soon, in the meantime, Jones encouraged Martin to enjoy his victory.
