Price for Senate?

April 30, 2008 14:52 pm

by Erick · 20 comments

It sounds like he is considering it. The post also pretty much confirms what we all knew anyway: Johnny is running for Governor.

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Romegaguy April 30, 2008 at 3:01 pm

Well it’s official

Groseclose April 30, 2008 at 3:41 pm

Does Sonny have any interest in the Senate seat?

Icarus April 30, 2008 at 3:43 pm

I don’t know. How is the bass fishing on the Potomac?

Demonbeck April 30, 2008 at 4:24 pm

So Karen Handel will run with Johnny for LG and win? Where’s the author placing our current LG?

Bill Simon April 30, 2008 at 5:32 pm

Icarus, you suck.

Icarus April 30, 2008 at 5:38 pm

Bill, you wish.

Why the hostility?

Warrior April 30, 2008 at 5:42 pm

Cagle could win this. I wouldn’t count him out if he wanted it.

Bill Simon April 30, 2008 at 5:53 pm

You hoped for Peach to return, and she has.

rugby fan April 30, 2008 at 5:55 pm

Don’t be so sure about that Bill.

Bill Simon April 30, 2008 at 6:02 pm

Hmmm….good one, Rugby. A few weeks late for an April Fool’s prank, but I can appreciate the humor.

Icarus, my apologies. I see that Rugby is being quite the mischevious young man. :-)

rugby fan April 30, 2008 at 6:03 pm

Bill, you are worried about who may OR MAY NOT be GOPeach but not about getting Paul Broun sworn in?

Some priorities there.

Eureka April 30, 2008 at 7:15 pm

I think Tom Price would make a good U.S. Senator, but his challange will be name recognition. While he is a good strong conservative, his name is not well known over the state as someone like our Lt. Governor

Bill Simon April 30, 2008 at 7:29 pm

I’m more concerned about who might swear at Paul Broun if he continues his path of banning access to publications that soldiers like to read and peruse frequently.

Chris Farris April 30, 2008 at 7:35 pm

So if Price runs for Senate will Konop try and go for his seat again?

Icarus April 30, 2008 at 7:38 pm

If rumor is true, I think it puts Mark Burkhalter in uber-decision mode. Does he abandon the sinking ship that is the GA House for the U.S. House, or does he help push the Speaker overboard and proclaim himself captain? I think he believed he had 2 more years before he was going to have to make that decision.

John Konop April 30, 2008 at 8:02 pm

Chris

I was asked that question a few days ago when I was approached about this. The truth is it is very unlikely because of the commitments I have made to my new venture which is going better than expected.

I have 25 employees already and we should double that number within 12 months not including companies I am buying.

I do think we have many qualified people in the district from Robert Lamutt, Chip Rogers, Chuck Clay………

BTW I am going to the Silverback game on Friday night and I will buy beers. And if Rugby shows up he gets two!

Brian from Ellijay April 30, 2008 at 10:22 pm

This is a Fulton County magazine, it’s biased. Lynn Riley, pfff.

DMZDave May 1, 2008 at 10:01 am

There is some pretty good analysis in this piece in terms of how Price would play statewide and the advantages he would bring to the table. His “Flanders” accent and speaking style could be a minor liability outside the Metro area but no one can beat him in terms of his work ethic and his solid approach to public policy. He will certainly be able to draw on a committed base for both funding and support in North Fulton and East Cobb. I personally hope Johnny comes home and provides some sorely needed executive leadership in the Governor’s office. If he does and Tom Price were to move to the Senate, it would be two-fer for Georgia. Mark Burkhalter would make a great Speaker but he would also represent us well in the 6th District. Whatever he decides to do, Georgia will win.

Progressive Dem May 1, 2008 at 4:06 pm

Wow, I’m glad that is settled. I guess we can call off the elections. It is rare to see a “reporter” show such unbridled arrogance.

Annoyed Dawg May 1, 2008 at 5:29 pm

I thought Lynn Westmoreland was going to run. He’s got my vote if he does!

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