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Several Republicans weighing challenge to Barrow

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:23:56 -0400

SAVANNAH, Georgia - Now that Rep. John Barrow has turned down a campaign for the U.S. Senate, the challenge ahead for the Deep South's last white Democratic congressman will be to defy the odds a second time by winning re-election in an eastern Georgia district that was drawn to ensure his defeat.

Dems' Senate campaigns marked by internal battles

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:53:18 -0400

ATLANTA - Republicans aren't the only ones roiled by internal jostling and recruiting hiccups ahead of next year's midterm elections.

Handel jumps into crowded US Senate race in Ga.

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:04:23 -0400

ATLANTA - Karen Handel, the former Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive at the center of last year's public clash with Planned Parenthood, said Friday that she will run for an open U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.

Barrow says he won't run for open US Senate seat

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:48:23 -0400

SAVANNAH, Georgia - Rep. John Barrow, the last white Democratic congressman from the Deep South, ended months of speculation about his political future Tuesday by announcing he won't run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Republican Saxby Chambliss.

Kingston promises 'common sense' in Senate race

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:05:26 -0400

SAVANNAH, Georgia - Georgia's longest-serving Republican congressman announced his intention to run for the U.S. Senate Thursday with a speech focused on jobs, spending and defense that also included a single line aimed at two fellow U.S. House members who are now his political rivals.