Cagle Enters Ga. Governor’s Race, Promises 500,000 New Jobs

Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle’s decision to enter the Georgia governor’s race isn’t a surprise. He has long has been included on lists of potential candidates for 2018.

Casey Cagle launched his campaign for governor over the weekend with a pledge to add half a million new jobs in Georgia in four years if voters choose him to replace term-limited Gov. Nathan Deal.

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Cagle’s decision isn’t a surprise; the three-term lieutenant governor long has been included on lists of potential candidates for 2018. He confirmed to the Associated Press ahead of a formal launch event Sunday afternoon in Duluth.