Barnes, Deal crisscross state on election eve

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Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal speaks to supporters at Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Macon. Woody Marshall
Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Roy Barnes, right, talks to the media and supporters, Monday, at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Macon. Jason Vorhees

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November 1, 2010

Staff Writer Associated Press Mon Nov 01, 2010, 11:46 PM EDT

ATLANTA — Nathan Deal and Roy Barnes were crisscrossing Georgia by plane drumming up support on the eve of Tuesday’s general election.

Deal, a Republican, kicked off his flyaround on Monday in Atlanta and then hit Columbus, Macon, Tifton, Savannah and Augusta.

Democrat Barnes began in Dalton and then touched down in Augusta, Savannah, Albany, Valdosta, Columbus and Atlanta.

The two are battling to replace Gov. Sonny Perdue, who is barred by term limits from running again.

Barnes has been hammering home his central themes of education and jobs as well as arguing he would lead the state without scandal. Deal says he’s a conservative leader who’d create a business-friendly climate to spur the state’s sluggish economy.

Libertarian John Monds is also on the ballot for governor.

On the web:

Roy Barnes for Governor: www.roy2010.com

Nathan Deal for Governor: www.nathandeal.org

John Monds for Governor: www.votemonds.com

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