Will Georgia be presidential battleground state? Depends

By AARON GOULD SHEININ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Are we or aren't we? We've seen polls, evidence and anecdotes that suggest Georgia will be in play in the presidential race. But some of it is conflicting, vague, or possibly wishful thinking on the part of Democrats. Here's a look at why Georgia will — and won't — be a battleground state in the fight between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain. YES, we're a battleground state: One recent poll showed the race between McCain and Obama essentially tied. Said pollster Matt Towery of Atlanta-based Insider Advantage: "Georgia is competitive." Towery also found Obama winning the fight for independents here, which could be where the campaign is won. And while no other poll has shown the race to be this close, Towery believes the methodology pollsters typically use... [read full story]                    

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