September 26, 2007
Terry Everett, Retiring
Rep. Terry Everett (R-AL 02) today announced his decision not to seek re-election in ’08, citing ill health.
Everett: "My health is good, but I have had two attacks of shingles in the last three years. This resulted in nerve damage to my right foot that has not been completely restored, which causes a few problems. I have recently determined that progress in that regard will be slower than I had hoped. While my health is good, there are other areas that come with age that I should pay more attention.”
For gun-shy GOPers wary of another retirement, an open seat here won’t likely cause too many headaches. The CD gave Pres. Bush 67% in ’04, and Everett hasn’t won re-election with less than 63% since winning the seat in ’92.
A small warning sign, though. The CD does have a 30% African-American population. That’s up from the 24% the district had when Everett won his first race in ’92 when he defeated ex-Gov. George Wallace’s (D) son, 49%-48%. But unless the GOP stumbles mightily and the Dems find a candidate that can galvanize the African-American vote, the GOP will hold onto the seat [TIM SAHD].
Posted at 04:06 PM
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