Shortly after the taping of the Public Service Commission District 4 debate today, a surprise endorsement came for Democratic candidate Jim Powell. Republican Pam Davidson, who herself ran for the District 4 seat, endorsed the Democrat.
Davidson lost by 3 percentage points against current Republican candidate Lauren “Bubba” McDonald during the summer primary. During the campaign, Davidson linked McDonald to the utility industry, saying he had a cozy relationship with executives.
McDonald has repeatedly brushed off the criticism, noting he lowered electric rates during his first term on the PSC between 1998-2002.
In an interview with GPB after the debate, Davidson, an energy lobbyist, said “If you knew what I knew[about his relationship with the industry] you’d have run against Bubba yourself. He's not fit for this job.” Davidson didn't provide specific examples. Davidson also says she doesn’t care about whether the endorsement of a Democrat hurts her political future in the Republican Party or her job as a lobbyist.
During the debate, McDonald pushed back against numerous questions highlighting his ties to the industry. Meanwhile, Jim Powell answered repeated questions about why his residency for the seat is in dispute.
The Public Service Commission District 4 debate will air tonight at 7 p.m. on your GPB T.V. station.
Davidson lost by 3 percentage points against current Republican candidate Lauren “Bubba” McDonald during the summer primary. During the campaign, Davidson linked McDonald to the utility industry, saying he had a cozy relationship with executives.
McDonald has repeatedly brushed off the criticism, noting he lowered electric rates during his first term on the PSC between 1998-2002.
In an interview with GPB after the debate, Davidson, an energy lobbyist, said “If you knew what I knew[about his relationship with the industry] you’d have run against Bubba yourself. He's not fit for this job.” Davidson didn't provide specific examples. Davidson also says she doesn’t care about whether the endorsement of a Democrat hurts her political future in the Republican Party or her job as a lobbyist.
During the debate, McDonald pushed back against numerous questions highlighting his ties to the industry. Meanwhile, Jim Powell answered repeated questions about why his residency for the seat is in dispute.
The Public Service Commission District 4 debate will air tonight at 7 p.m. on your GPB T.V. station.
