Tifton: Scott talks about change in plan

Scott talks about change in plan

Switch to Congressional race was about ‘making a difference’

Steven Stubbs/Reporter CNHI

TIFTON —Austin Scott, former gubernatorial candidate and newly announced candidate for the 8th Congressional District, came home to Tifton Wednesday to speak to the Tifton Rotary Club. Scott spoke briefly on his recent political activity and beliefs and then opened the floor to questions from Rotary members.

Scott’s April 29 move from the governor’s race to a hopeful spot in the 8th Congressional District aroused questions and concern from many supporters from across the state. Scott assured Rotary members that his decision to remove his name from the gubernatorial ballot was what he thought to be the best move for the country.

“The most important change that needs to be made is in Washington,” Scott said. “My family can survive whatever governor is elected to lead Georgia, whether Republican or Democrat, but I’m not sure my family or yours can survive another two years with the way things are in Washington. In the end it was a decision between proving a point and making a difference. I chose to make a difference.”

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Austin Scott Drops Gov. Race to Seek U.S. House Seat

Georgia state Rep. Austin Scott has dropped his campaign for governor and launch a challenge to Democratic Rep. Jim Marshall in the state’s 8th Congressional District, a Republican source told POLITICO.

Scott, who was first elected to the Georgia Legislature at 26 and has served there since 1997, has failed to gain traction in a gubernatorial primary that includes multiple statewide Republican officials, but he’s regarded as an up-and-comer in his party.

“He’s got a base in the district,” the Republican source said. “He brings to the table the financial resources to give Marshall a tough fight. And he’s hungry.”

Marshall won reelection against retired Gen. Rick Goddard by over 14 points in 2008, but his district broke for Sen. John McCain on the presidential level by a double-digit margin. Expect Scott’s announcement soon: Georgia’s filing deadline is Friday.