ATLANTA — Carol Porter, wife of state Rep. DuBose Porter and a political presence in her own right, announced a run for lieutenant governor this morning.
That sets up a husband-and-wife political ticket at the top of Georgia ballots later this year. DuBose Porter, D-Dublin, began his gubernatorial campaign last year.
"I know you all know me as DuBose Porter's wife. ..." Carol Porter told a throng of reporters this morning at the state Capitol. "I am definitely qualified to do this job. I've been here watching it for 27 years."
I think any Democrat faces a difficult battle to win a statewide election this year in Georgia. But if I'm Casey Cagle, I don't sleep as well now, because Carol Porter will be coming after me.
Shannon Fickling, part of the Fickling family in Macon, will be Mrs. Porter's campaign manager. Joan Martin, wife of 2008 Democratic Senate candidate Jim Martin, will serve as campaign treasurer.
Update: Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle's campaign, though not the lieutenant governor himself, put out a statement on Mrs. Porter's candidacy:
ATLANTA, GA – Ryan Cassin, campaign manager for Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, made the following statement today in response to Carol Porter’s announcement she will seek the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in 2010.
“We welcome Carol Porter to the race and look forward to seeing her on the campaign trail. We anticipate a spirited contest and a thoughtful discussion of the issues.
“As Georgia faces unprecedented challenges, Lt. Governor Cagle has been a steady hand and principled leader. He is the candidate Georgians know and trust to confront the state’s most pressing issues at this crucial time. Casey remains focused on getting Georgia’s economy back on the right track, addressing our budget shortfall, and making the tough decisions that set our state on the path for a bright future. Georgians know Casey’s record of service and they know where he stands on the issues, and for that reason we’re confident Lt. Governor Cagle will win reelection.”
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