Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker is entering the 2010 Governor's Race. Baker, a Democrat, served for twelve years as Attorney General. Former Democratic governor Zell Miller first appointed Baker to the position. Previously, Baker served as Miller's floor leader in the House of Representatives.
Baker is the first African American to hold the position of Attorney General in Georgia. He's the second Democrat to enter his party's primary.
That primary is expected to become more crowded. Former Governor Roy Barnes is speculated to want his job back, while current House Minority Leader Dubose Porter is also expected to run for the position.
They would join former Georgia Air Guard Commander and Lieutenant General David Poythress.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Baker To Run For Governor
