[D. Scarlatti]

Professional Christian concedes defeat in GOP primary

"This is a major message to Republicans nationwide: Don't run on the faith-based ticket if someone can make you look like a hypocrite," said Matt Towery, a former Newt Gingrich strategist and chairman of the Atlanta-based polling and media firm InsiderAdvantage.

"What we've seen tonight in Georgia is the appearance of only the most core Republican base, which is not as religious-right as America thinks," Towery said. "These are businessmen and women, and to many of them Ralph Reed didn't reflect their image."

Good work, Georgians.