Thurmond has been rumored as a candidate for the state's second highest office
(AP) -- State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond says he's keeping the door open on a Democratic bid for lieutenant governor.
Thurmond was tapped on Wednesday by Democratic lawmakers to deliver the party's response to Gov. Sonny Perdue's final state of the state address.
Thurmond says while he is currently focused on his labor duties, he is "weighing his options" and "will make a decision soon" about whether to jump into the race. Thurmond has been rumored as a candidate for the state's second highest office, which currently has no Democratic candidates.
Republican Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle is seeking re-election after withdrawing from the governor's contest because of health problems.
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