I’d quibble with the writer’s use of the word “realistic” in the last paragraph.
Perdue’s remark has directed fresh attention not only to his bid, but to hers. Democrats looking to stir the GOP pot posted clips of the television coverage the dustup has been getting.
The remark also threatens to alienate Perdue from part of the Georgia population. According to the U.S. Census, less than 30 percent of Georgia adults ages 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Republican strategist Joel McElhannon said Perdue’s remark has drawn a lot of attention. But it won’t necessarily doom his chances.
“While this is a storm in the race right now, we still have a long way to go until the primary. This race will still be heavily influenced by TV advertising. Perdue is running some of the best ads of the cycle so far and he has the resources to stay on the air,” said McElhannon, who is neutral in the primary.
Polling has been all over the map in the campaign. Most observers expect the race to head to a runoff, which would be triggered if no candidate receives a majority of the vote. Also in the Republican race are Reps. Paul Broun, Jack Kingston and Phil Gingrey, among others. Some polling has shown Perdue leading, while other data have shown Broun at the head of the pack. But neither is nearing the 50 percent mark.
The likely Democratic nominee is Michelle Nunn, daughter of former senator Sam Nunn (D-Ga.). Georgia is one of two realistic pickup opportunities for Democrats, who are defending a fragile Senate majority in the midterm elections.
via How David Perdue’s ‘high school’ dig hurt him in the Georgia Senate race.
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