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  With Barnes As Democratic Nominee, Georgia Governor’s Race a Toss-Up
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Last EditedScott³  Jan 21, 2010 03:27pm
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AuthorRasmussen Reports
News DateThursday, January 21, 2010 09:00:00 PM UTC0:0
Description"If former Governor Roy Barnes is the Democratic nominee, this year's gubernatorial race in Georgia is a toss-up for now.

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the state finds that Barnes attracts 42% or 43% of the vote when matched against any of the top Republican hopefuls. The GOP candidates attract support ranging from 42% to 44%.

John Oxendine, Georgia’s fire and insurance commissioner, picks up 44% of the vote while Barnes gets 42% in that match-up. Oxendine holds a wide lead in the 2010 Republican Primary.

If Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel is the Republican on the ballot, it’s Barnes by a point, 43% to 42%. The numbers are the same - 43% to 42% - if Barnes is matched against GOP Congressman Nathan Deal.

If State Attorney General Thurbert Baker wins the Democratic nomination, he trails each of the three Republicans by double digits. Baker is a distant second to Barnes in the Democratic Primary race."

Georgia Survey of 500 Likey Voters
January 20, 2010

John Oxendine (R) 44%
Roy Barnes (D) 42%

Nathan Deal (R) 42%
Roy Barnes (D) 43%

Karen Handel (R) 42%
Roy Barnes (D) 43%
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