Presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama is throwing his support behind Georgia congressman John Barrow in his race against a state lawmaker.
Experts say Obama’s support could prove crucial for Barrow, a white incumbent from Savannah, who is running against black legislator, state Sen. Regina Thomas.
Black voters are a solid majority in the 12th Congressional District, which includes large portions of Savannah and Augusta.
Obama will soon begin airing his first TV ad in the state since clinching his party’s nomination.
The spot, which will also run 17 other states is a biographical sketch called, “Country I Love.”
Georgia has voted heavily Republican in recent years. The GOP believes the state will give its 15 electoral votes to John McCain, the GOP nominee in waiting, in November.
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
Obama supporting Barrow in state race
