Kasim Reed Has A Reelection Problem

For Kasim Reed, the 3 Rs means: “Ratings, Relationships and Reserves.”

1. Ratings = “High Poll Ratings”

2. Relationships = “National and local relationships with people who can get things done (a la Gov. Deal)

3. Reserves = “Money in the campaign coffers and in the city’s rainy day fund”

But, Kasim Reed has a reelection problem.  His approval “Ratings” continue to fall (recent survey of Atlanta voters found his approval well below 50%). He lost the “Relationship” fight in Charlotte this week. For the first time in 40 years, Atlanta’s CEO did not speak at the Democratic National Convention. 

He has raised a lot of money but it’s unclear whether that will be enough.