Democrats set out to find another recruit after Barrow’s decision | www.myajc.com

For months, many Georgia Democrats have believed their best shot at taking an open U.S. Senate seat was Rep. John Barrow, the battle-tested campaign veteran who has the conservative profile that could have given him a statewide shot.

But Barrow ended months of speculation Tuesday when he announced he would not compete next year for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss. The decision sent Democrats scrambling anew to find a contender for the coveted seat.

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