Baker leads Democratic candidates in Georgia governor's race

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Story Published: Jul 8, 2009 at 10:23 AM EST

Story Updated: Jul 8, 2009 at 10:37 AM EST

ATLANTA (AP) - Attorney General Thurbert Baker is the leading fundraiser in the crowded Democratic field for the governor's race,
raking in about $700,000 since he announced he would run.

But the numbers don't tell the complete story, as former Gov.
Roy Barnes raised no money because he didn't formally enter the
race until July.

Baker submitted the numbers just before the midnight deadline
late Tuesday night.

Two other Democratic candidates said they were pleased with
their fundraising hauls.

House Minority Leader DuBose Porter raised about $230,000 and
former Georgia National Guard commander David Poythress raised
about $150,000.

At least six Republican candidates have also entered the race to
replace Gov. Sonny Perdue.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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Wednesday, Jul 8 at 7:01 PM Jim wrote ...

You are crazy if you vote for any democrat!Vote Republican!We don't need anymore government handouts!

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