Blogging for Max

By Adam Fogle

President Bush will be in Chatham County tomorrow at a fundraiser for U.S. Congressional candidate Max Burns. Bush will be the featured speaker for the Thursday luncheon at Pooler’s Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum.

Burns, a former Georgia Southern University Professor, is in a heated race with Democrat John Barrow for Georgia’s 12th District. Burns narrowly lost the seat in 2004, and polls suggest this year’s rematch is a dead heat.

The president will attend the fundraiser after delivering a policy speech in Atlanta.

Besides the expected financial boost, many believe that Bush’s visit demonstrates the importance the National Republican Party is placing on this race. Democrats need to pick up only 15 seats to regain control of the House, so the Georgia 12th could be crucial in determining the outcome.

For coverage of the president’s 1:15 pm speech in Pooler, turn to WSAV 3. The feed will also be going out to FOX News, CNN, and every other major news network.