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
Thursday, April 24, 2008
State Sen. Nancy Schaefer to Run for Re-election
In a press release issued late this afternoon, Senator Schaefer said she intends to qualify for her seat next week.
In March, Schaefer announced she was giving up that seat in order to run against Representative Paul Broun for the 10th Congressional District.
That all changed last week, however, when it was discovered her husband was seriously ill.
In her brief statement today, Schaefer said her husband’s illness had stabilized and she “had peace” about her decision to run for re-election,
Since her initial decision to drop out of the state race, three other Republicans from
Qualifying begins on Monday and runs through Friday May 1st at noon.