Will Micheal Thurmond Run For Lieutenant Governor of Georgia?
Michael Thurmond, commissioner of the Department of Labor, is one of Georgia’s best kept secrets. The state’s first African American Labor Commissioner, he has held the office for so long — three consecutive four year terms — that it is sometimes hard to believe he is an elected official. Thurmond is widely expected to launch a bid for lieutenant governor of Georgia, but a lot seems to hinge on who will end up in the governor’s race. If you believe freelance writer Maria Saporta (and I never doubt her), think about this recent report: “Thurmond, who has strong name recognition across the state and has been a popular labor commissioner, would be able to bring out the African-American vote. And it’s likely Thurmond is waiting to get a signal from Barnes.” Thurmond is no Obama when it comes to campaigning, but he is a skilled veteran of both the legislative and executive branches of government. The same forces that triggered a record turnout of African Americans last Nov. 4 probably would
