Kesher Talk

Out-of-state Jewish donors pivotal in race to unseat Cynthia McKinney: Congressional Quarterly reports (8/13) that "Democratic Rep. Cynthia McKinney´s bid for re-election appears to be getting shakier in the Atlanta-based 4th District." Her opponent, state judge Denise Majette, "has recently received a huge influx of money from donors across the country -- resources that she is using to advance her argument that McKinney, who was elected in 1992, is out of step with the district." The late money to Majette, "much of which appears to be from Jewish donors around the country, will enable her to spread her message and stay on television in the expensive Atlanta market." About 200 donors to Majette "also gave to AL7 Democratic primary winner Artur Davis." In addition, "some prominent Georgia Democrats have stayed quiet in the race. Democratic Rep. John Lewis -- the respected civil rights activist who represents the 5th District next to McKinney´s 4th -- has not come out in support of her, despite endorsing several Democratic contenders around the state. Democratic Sen. Miller called McKinney 'loony' earlier in the year and donated $1,000 to Majette."

While the Majette-McKinney race is of intense interest to me, I don't cover it extensively. For a near-daily dose of Cynthia-smacking fun, be sure to read Scott Koenig, the Indepundit.

posted by Howard @ 8/14/2002 09:45:41 AM