Will Georgia get its very own Todd Akin?

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:04:00 +0000

Three likely Republican contenders to replace retiring Sen. Saxby Chambliss of Georgia are worrying Republicans, who fear that the race will produce 2014's version of 2012's Republican senate candidate in Missouri, Todd "legitimate rape" Akin.

Politico reports:

The Republican primary for the open Senate seat in Georgia is shaping up to be a free-for-all, drawing interest from some of the most conservative members of the House and raising concerns that a race to the right could put in play what should be a safe seat. It comes as the party tries to head off the problem that cost it dearly in 2012: nominating candidates who say things so off-putting to mainstream voters that they blow the election.

Democrats acknowledge that Georgia’s rightward tilt gives Republicans the edge in the race to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Saxby Chambliss. But they’re hopeful that a candidate in the mold of Missouri’s Akin or Indiana’s Richard Mourdock emerges from a bare-knuckled Southern brawl.

So who are the potential candidates?

Boehner could face challenge for speaker spot

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:52:00 +0000

UPDATED, 2:45 PM: Price Spokesman Ellen Carmichael said in a statement that Price does not, in fact, have plans to run against Boehner: "Congressman Price is not running for Speaker,” Carmichael said. “He is focused on real solutions to get America back on track. Those solutions reside in fundamental principles that embrace individual opportunity and economic freedom.”

From earlier:

Depending on how the "fiscal cliff" negotiations go, Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., may challenge John Boehner, R-Ohio, for his speaker spot.

The National Review Online reports that Price, who recently lost a bid to become GOP conference chair to Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., is reportedly mulling a bid for speaker, and is talking with other conservatives including anti-tax activist Grover Norquist.

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Will Georgia get its very own Todd Akin?

Boehner could face challenge for speaker spot