GA: Ralph Reed Concedes Defeat in Lt. Governor's Race

[Frodo]

Reed concedes defeat Ga. Lt. Gov primary

By SHANNON McCAFFREY
Associated Press Writer

ATLANTA — Former Christian Coalition leader Ralph Reed, unable to overcome his ties to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, conceded defeat Tuesday in Georgia's Republican race for lieutenant governor.

It was a stunning turnaround for Reed, who was making his first bid for elective office after working for years as a behind-the-scenes campaign strategist and leading the Christian Coalition and the state Republican Party. He vied with state Sen. Casey Cagle for the GOP nomination in a primary race that appeared closer than expected in recent months because of Reed's work with Abramoff, who pleaded guilty to fraud and corruption earlier this year.

In attack ads and televised debates, Cagle hammered away at Reed's connections to Abramoff, and asked whether Reed could face criminal charges for accepting more than $5.3 million from two Indian tribes.

[HardRCafé]

Reed did not pull out; he lost the primary today by eleven percent.

For governor, Cox trails by eight percent.

[Sam Spade]

Yep, this was becoming clearer and clearer day-by-day according to the polling.  Reed's unfavorables were getting really, really high. 

And Cathy Cox was going to lose.  Not surprising actually.

[Sam Spade]

Oh, btw.  Here's a link to the results.

http://www.sos.state.ga.us/elections/election_results/2006_0718/swfed.htm

Looks like Cynthia McKinney is heading to a runoff.  That's a good sign.

[Moooooo]

And to think AuH2O was touting Ralph Reed as a future presidential candidate.


... just kidding, buddy.

[Rob]

And to think AuH2O was touting Ralph Reed as a future presidential candidate.

That would be typical if he had pimped Ralphie for a White House run.

I laughed hysterically when I heard this, but on second thought it's not such good news for Georgia Dems. Reed would have been the perfect opponent.

[MissCatholic]

The "God Squad" goes down to defeat.

Why didn't "God" step in and help him.

My "God" this is serious, people.

Was this "Gods" will?

[MasterJedi]

The "God Squad" goes down to defeat.

Why didn't "God" step in and help him.

My "God" this is serious, people.

Was this "Gods" will?

Yes we know you're going to hell and hate life, just leave troll Nomo.

[MissCatholic]

The "God Squad" goes down to defeat.

Why didn't "God" step in and help him.

My "God" this is serious, people.

Was this "Gods" will?

Yes we know you're going to hell and hate life, just leave troll Nomo.

there is no god you pathetic fool. we have one hope science. and your candidate for governor doesnt respect teachers who teach science. its all a liberal conspiracy.

[jokerman]

And to think AuH2O was touting Ralph Reed as a future presidential candidate.

Actually there were several musings among the religious right metioning him as a potential Presidential candidate sometime down the road.

[MasterJedi]

The "God Squad" goes down to defeat.

Why didn't "God" step in and help him.

My "God" this is serious, people.

Was this "Gods" will?

Yes we know you're going to hell and hate life, just leave troll Nomo.

there is no god you pathetic fool. we have one hope science. and your candidate for governor doesnt respect teachers who teach science. its all a liberal conspiracy.

Says one who always lies and is a dumbass troll.

[AuH2O]

And to think AuH2O was touting Ralph Reed as a future presidential candidate.


... just kidding, buddy.

Reed could have had no other reason for running for Lt. Gov. of Georgia.

Now he's doneski, in terms of elected politics. But he's not exactly going to be hurting for job opportunities. The guy is, if nothing else, very good at political forecasting. He gave a talk in 1992 I saw clips of recently... it was unreal. He had like the next 4+ cycles figured out already.

[WalterMitty]

One religious nut down!

reed is no doubt a strange little man.  creepy, even.

but i never thought of him as a crazy religious.  sure, he was the head of the christian coalition and talked the talk.  i never got the impression that he actually believed all of that nonsense.  he was just highly ambitious.  the christian coalition was a means to an end.

i dont think pat robertson believes all of that crap he says either.

i could be wrong.

[WMS]

One religious nut down!

reed is no doubt a strange little man.  creepy, even.

but i never thought of him as a crazy religious.  sure, he was the head of the christian coalition and talked the talk.  i never got the impression that he actually believed all of that nonsense.  he was just highly ambitious.  the christian coalition was a means to an end.

i dont think pat robertson believes all of that crap he says either.

i could be wrong.

Nah, I think you're right. About both Reed and Robertson. Frauds, in all regards.