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CQ Roll Call May 23, 2013

Race Ratings: In Georgia, New Geography Won’t Hurt GOP

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Rep. John Barrow’s district looks different under the new map. Barrow’s home is no longer in his district, and he lost some solidly Democratic areas.

“He just doesn’t meet my values and principles,” Tarvin told Roll Call, adding he would decide on a bid in the next month. But even Tarvin admits it will be difficult for any potential opponents to get to the right of Graves’ voting record. Republicans in the state said Graves is seen as likely to be re-elected, despite the potential primary challenges, in what will remain a very comfortable GOP district for years to come.

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