I don't have a dog in this fight because I can't vote in Ga. However, after reading the article, the thought occurred to me that you thought exactly what The AJC wanted you to think. Do you not think Cagle is also using the job as a springboard? I think many politicians have high aspirations, or expectations, until they realize most everyone else does also.
Well, I'm north of the border in TN, so I can't vote, either. I can only say that Cagle (unless he turns out to be a RINO, which I've heard no charge of) has more of a better claim to the job solely because he serves in the body for which he would preside over. It seems a rather odd position for Reed to run for. I'm sure Cagle would ultimately like to be Governor, but is going about getting there in a natural succession (as with Perdue, although he never served as Lt Gov, he did serve as Senate President Pro Tempore, or Zell Miller, who previously served as Lt Gov) and would want to accomplish something while serving in the #2 position. With Reed, it seems like he would just want it "on his resume" before his real goal of Governor comes open (in which case, why not simply wait until 2010 so he can go for what he really wants ?). Why, also, did Reed wait so long to finally take the plunge into elective office, too ? I don't want to look like I'm picking on Reed, just asking some questions.