[Vigilanteman]

Johnny Isakson and Mac Collins will have to be careful.

Maybe they should just run as Democrats. I hear they have a pretty weak bench with Zell retiring.

[Support Free Republic]

Aww man! Enough of the fundraiser posts!!!

Only YOU can make fundraiser posts go away. Please contribute!

[Kuksool]

2 months ago, I thought the best candidate to run for the Senate in GA was Mac Collins. But the more I learn about Herman Cain, the more I like him. The GOP needs to support Cain if they ever wish to attract more minority voters.

[fieldmarshaldj]

GA Senate race *ping*... Nice mention about our friend, Mr. Cain.

[fieldmarshaldj]

*ping* Are you on his mailing list to get the video ?

[TheBattman]

Anyone seen the video? Anyone have a link to it?

[azcap]

Can some of you Georgians tell us where Issakson and Collins fall on the RINO vs Conservative scale. Better yet tell us which current GOP Senator they would vote like?

[xrp]

Wow thanks for posting this. I wish he'd post more of how he stands on issues, but apparently he is anti-income tax, pro-business, pro-capitalism, anti-protected race classes, pro-hard work, pro-life, pro-gun, anti-liberal. Once I get more of this verified, I might send him a Ben Franklin or two to help out his campaign and maybe volunteer for him.

[jagrmeister]

I've been leaning towards Isaakson but am intrigued with Cain's campaign. For people familiar with Georgia's politics, what liklihood is there that a black Republican would win statewide? I've heard that statewide races often break down by race, and if this is the case, fewer traditionally white Democrats might vote Republican should Cain run. I hate to factor in the subtle influence of race on people's voting behavior but it's a reality. Any Georgians like to sound off?

[Mamzelle]

Cool. Citizen Cain!

[jagrmeister]

After going to Cain's website and watching the video, my reaction is:

1. Cain is a talented businessman who bravely defies the liberal bent of the african-american community

2. He has a bold pro-free market message

3. Cain is a classic case of a successful businessman who believes he can translate that success to politics. This is where I fear he is wrong. I wish it were true that the electorate would be receptive to the same language that moves business audiences. They aren't. Businessmen-turned-politicians learn this the hard way (ie: Steve Forbes, Michael Huffington). Cain must win a few races at the local/state level (GA state positions) in order to learn the ropes of political elecitons and the language that moves a broader political audience. Beyond the economic conservative faithful, Cain's message will fall on deaf ears. At this point, I think he's going for too much, too soon. As eager as I am in having a minority Republican in the Senate, a Cain loss in the Senate election will set back the effort considerably.