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Extra Credit: Democrats backing tea party candidates
Vice President Biden gave his view of the opposition in this fall's elections at a recent Democratic gathering:

Candidates virtually tied, new poll shows
ATLANTA - Republican Nathan Deal and Democrat Roy Barnes are statistically tied in the governor's race, according to a poll released late Thursday that also shows incumbent Republican Johnny Isakson with a comfortable lead over Democratic challenger Michael Thurmond.

Downs: Questions for BOE candidates
As of last Wednesday, two days before qualifying ended for the District 5 and District 7 seats on the Clarke County Board of Education being vacated by John Knight and Chester Sosebee, no one had signed up to seek either seat.

Bowen: Candidates capture votes
Recently, I attended a forum where I heard presentations from three outstanding political candidates.

SEC reportedly seeks candidates
ORLANDO, Fla. - As Colorado officially jumped from the Big 12 to the Pac-10, signs began to emerge that the Southeastern Conference has tried to make a play in the conference expansion game.

Candidates struggle to stand out
WINDER - A Gwinnett County prosecutor who is running for Congress accused another candidate, state Rep. Clay Cox, of sponsoring two bills in 2009 that would have helped his private probation business, charges Cox denied.

Rural Democrats grab candidates' attention
COMMERCE - Being a Democrat in rural Northeast Georgia can be a lonely life.

Cash-strapped candidates rethink strategies
ATLANTA - The lousy economy and a crowded field of candidates has made it tough for those running for governor in Georgia to raise money heading into the July 20 primary.