Young considering GA Senate bid, Democratic chairman says

[Freddie Stubbs]

Former Atlanta Mayor and U.N. ambassador Andrew Young is considering a bid for the U.S. Senate next year, the chairman of Georgias Democratic Party said Thursday.

I think its a serious notion on his part, said Calvin Smyre. Hes consulted with family and others. From my perspective, its a serious possibility that he will form an exploratory committee.

The party is desperately seeking a well-known candidate to succeed Democrat Zell Miller, who announced he will not seek re-election when his term expires next year. Republicans already have four potential candidates, two of them congressmen.

He is internationally known; he brings a great wealth of experience, said Smyre. He is a former congressman, former ambassador, former mayor. He knows about governance. He knows the legislative bodies.

more: http://www.accessnorthga.com/news/ap_newfullstory.asp?ID=13636

[CMT]

1. He would be my #1 Candidate

He is tremendously qualified and has good name recognition in the state. I think he would be a great candidate and it would really bring out a strong African-American vote which would help the entire Democratic ticket.

[WildClarySage]

2. I agree, he would be great,

Zell can't go fast enough.

[PROGRESSIVE1]

3. TO: CMT...

The state has tilted to the hard right. Does he have a chance of winning after what happened in 2002???

[CMT]

4. my feeling is yes

for one thing I don't think the Democratic base turned out in record numbers. If Young is the nominee he would do well with African-Americans who make up a good chunk of the population. Turnout would no doubt be very strong. He is also respected by many white voters in the State. I really believe he would be an outstanding candidate and do well.

[blm]

5. EXCELLENT NEWS!!!!!

I think alot of the older pols want to get back in and FIX what BushInc has wrought upon this country.

Thanks for the GREAT news, Freddie Stubbs.

[davidinalameda]

6. just remember

no candidate from Atlanta has won state wide office in Georgia for a long time!

He would be great but I don't think he'd win.

[mndemocrat_29]

7. Marshall vs. Young

I don't know much about Young. Would he make a better candidate than Rep. Jim Marshall. If he would, it would be nice to keep Marshall in the House, making his seat much easier to retain.

[CMT]

9. Andy Young is a historic figure

going back to the days when he was an aid to Martin Luther King, Jr. Look up his name on the internet it will give you tons of info.

[election_2004]

8. What about Thurbert Baker?

Did he take himself out of the running?

[David__77]

10. He should run.

A great figure of the civil rights movement should run in a statewide election. We need turnout up greatly--the flag issue might not be dead, etc.