It’s all the buzz…

On this blog, on other blogs, and around the news… Georgia Labor Commissioner jumps into the US Senate Race.

Or should I say “will jump”? It looks like Wednesday is the day that Michael Thurmond, currently serving his third term as Georgia’s Labor Commissioner, will announce his candidacy for US Senate. He’ll run against Senator Johnny Isakson, currently in the final year of his first term in the US Senate.

The AJC has a three-point analysis of the challenges and opportunities Commissioner Thurmond faces. And, for a change, the comments on the AJC Political Insider offer some thoughtful considerations, as well.

However, to me the most curious comment over at the AJC ends with this: The thing I still don’t understand is: what’s in it for Thurmond?

Seriously? What’s in it for Thurmond? Ah, I don’t know, perhaps the opportunity to serve in among the most respected and influential bodies in the world?

I like Mike. I think he’ll be a terrific US Senator. I suspect this race will be tough but we don’t know what the future holds. What I do know is that having a viable, enthusiastic, capable candidate is certainly a good place to start.