Wednesday, February 27, 2008
News Insurance Commissioner Clark Howard?
Posted by John F. Sugg on Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 11:04 PM
Insurance commissioner is one of those state jobs that doesn't normally generate a lot of attention. In part, that's because the incumbent, Republican John Oxendine, is happy to quietly pocket insurance companies' campaign cash as he waits for a shot at the governor's office -- a long shot.
The race could get really, really interesting, however, if consumer hero, maximum penny pincher and all-around swell radio guy Clark Howard decides to run. Howard, we can be sure, would turn the office into a watchdog agency, a prospect that likely scares the bejesus out of those who are supposedly regulated by the insurance commissioner.
When last heard from, Howard was considering a run for Atlanta mayor. That race, however, is now crowded with candidates.
The news of Howard's interest comes from three prominent local Democrats. Howard's office didn't return calls.
The Democrats might have their best chance in years to recapture statewide offices. A Zogby poll in January showed that U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-BushToady, has low approval ratings and would be in a statistical dead heat with a Democrat. The carnival show at the state Capitol has revealed that the Republicans are incompetent at serious governing, and more interested in buffoonery over abortion than confronting critical state problems.
The Democrats need only one commodity to win back some seats: candidates. Howard is just the sort of wild card -- a true crusader for average citizens -- who would attract voters.
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