"Does anyone have recent reports on how the Senate primary race is stacking up in Georgia?"
That's a good question - one that I have tried to get a handle on. Cain has moved ahead of Collins for second place behind Johnnny Isakson. Isakson has the advantage of name recognition and $$$. Herman's campaign definitely has momentum. His political director told me last week that he is shooting for a complete victory on July 20. That would be a stunning development. More realistic would be for him to hold Isakson below 50% on the first ballot and pick off more of Collins's conservative votes in a runoff. I think that he has a chance to be the next senator and it would make headlines. He has come from absolutely nowhere in terms of name recognition. Herman himself seems extremely upbeat and enthusiastic. I hear almost nothing but positives and he seems to be having the time of his life. He has a great ability to connect with people and he is much more vibrant and charismatic than either of his two opponents. His political director says they haven't done any polling. This is going to be fascinating to watch these next 60 days.
Herman told me a couple of weeks ago that he will be opening up more field offices around the state soon. He already has one on Valdosta, and he is the only one who has one in south Georgia. He says that he will be the only candidate running a state-wide operaation.
In the last quarter Cain has brought in as much dollars in campaign donations as Isakson. Grassroots are Cain. The Cain Train is gaining fast. When this goes to a run off with Isakson and Cain, the conservative voters of Collins and Cain will unite and also this race gets national attention. At that point, all bets are off. Herman Cain, U.S. Senator!
Why has Isakson stopped releasing those monthly polls? Why is Isakson attacking Cain in his new tv commmercials? *GRIN*