Marshall offers support for Obama

Over the last several months of his campaign, 8th District Congressman, Jim Marshall has remained quiet on the Presidential race.
But in a recent debate he had kind words for Presidential candidate, Barack Obama.
Middle Georgia Democratic Congressman Jim Marshall has never publicly endorsed Barack Obama. In fact he did not attend the Democratic convention despite being a super delegate.
In a debate Sunday night against challenger Rick Goddard he stopped short of endorsing Obama, but did have kind words for him.

"I do think he is qualified to be President of the United States, and I think if he is elected he will be a very good President of the United States, and I intend to do everything I possibly can if he is President of the United States to help him be the best possible president."

Marshall went on to say that he felt McCain is qualified as well. The 8th District is considered to be conservative. Last time Marshall won by less than 2-thousand votes. This year he faces stiff opposition from Republican challenger Rick Goddard.

Newt Gingrich stumps for Rick Goddard in Macon

Former Georgia Congressman and House Speaker, Newt Gingrich traveled to Macon to show his support for Republican Congressional candidate, Rick Goddard.
Gingrich told a room filled with Goddard supporters the Democrats are likely to gain seats in the House and Senate during the upcoming election. He says Senator John McCain is in a very deep hole against Senator Barack Obama and that people are unhappy with President George Bush.
Goddard is running in the 8th Congressional District against Congressman Jim Marshall, a Democrat from Macon who is serving his third term in office.