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July 04, 2008 Lawmakers Look to Limit Oil Speculation, Hoping to Lower Gas Prices

Profiting from our misery - Congressman John Barrow believes cracking down on speculators can make a difference. “But I'm supporting a bill, co-sponsoring ...

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Source: WSAV-TV, GA


July 04, 2008 Barrow, Thomas square off

In a lively exchange, incumbent US Rep. John Barrow (D-Savannah) traded words with 12th District challenger Regina Thomas during a Democratic primary debate ...

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Source: Effingham Herald, GA


July 03, 2008 Will $1M keep Obama 'progressive'?

... raise $10000 to help progressive Democrats like State Senator Regina Thomas defeat "Bush Democrats" like Rep. John Barrow (GA12) in upcoming primaries. ...

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Source: Baltimore Sun, United States


July 02, 2008 Thomas goes after Barrow in congressional debate

(AP) — The Democratic primary challenger to US Rep. John Barrow accused him of dragging his feet on reducing gas prices and supporting illegal wiretapping ...

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Source: Daily Report, GA


July 02, 2008 BIPAC backs Barrow in primary

Washington, DC — US Rep John Barrow (D-Savannah) has received the endorsement of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC). ...

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Source: Effingham Herald, GA


July 01, 2008 Democratic Lawmakers Targeted Because Of Their Support For Hillary ...

Representatives John Lewis and John Barrow, both facing challengers who are using their support for Hillary Clinton against them, saying they were late to ...

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Source: DigitalJournal.com, Canada


July 01, 2008 Stack of Stuff Quick Hits Page

Nearby, in Savannah, Representative John Barrow, who is white but represents a district that is largely black, is under attack from a challenger who says ...

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Source: RushLimbaugh.com (subscription), CA


July 01, 2008 Thomas goes after Barrow in congressional debate

AP -- The Democratic primary challenger to US Rep. John Barrow is on the attack, saying she's the real Democrat in the race. State Sen. ...

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Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, GA


June 30, 2008 A New Campaign Charge: You Supported Clinton

Nearby, in Savannah, Representative John Barrow, who is white but represents a district that is largely black, is under attack from a challenger who says ...

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Source: New York Times, United States


June 28, 2008 Barrow contributes to our oil problem

One has to look no further than our current congressman John Barrow to see what the main problem is. It has been known for years that more refineries are ...

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Source: Augusta Chronicle, GA


June 27, 2008 Fairness Despotism

They include Melissa Bean and former Clinton White House operative Rahm Emanuel, both of Illinois, as well as John Barrow and Jim Marshall of Georgia, ...

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Source: Investor's Business Daily (subscription)


June 27, 2008 Barrow, Thomas to be in debate Wednesday

... pm The debate will pit two-term Congressman John Barrow (D) from Savannah against challenger Regina Thomas, a Georgia state senator also from Savannah. ...

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Source: Effingham Herald, GA


June 27, 2008 With Three Already Down, Eight More House Incumbents Face Primary ...

Two-term Democratic Rep. John Barrow , who is white, faces a primary challenge from state Sen. Regina Thomas, who is African-American and is seeking to ...

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Source: CQPolitics.com, DC


June 27, 2008 Barrow backs AMT relief act

Washington, DC — US Rep. John Barrow (D-Savannah) voted Wednesday for legislation that will prevent an automatic tax hike on middle class families. ...

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Source: Effingham Herald, GA


June 26, 2008 Down the ballot: Upset at Gordon Smith

Conservative House Democrat John Barrow has persuaded Obama to cut a radio advertisement for him ahead of his July primary in Georgia. ...

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Source: MSNBC


June 25, 2008 Stuck in park

Pukis, a professor at Augusta State University, shot video at a number of community meetings, followed Congressman John Barrow on a walking tour of the ...

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Source: Metro Spirit, GA


June 25, 2008 July 4 parade plans march along

She is still waiting on word from US Rep. John Barrow’s office. Georgia-Pacific will have two floats and the Sons of Confederate Veterans also have signed ...

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Source: Effingham Herald, GA


June 25, 2008 Obama Charges Rightward, Five CBCers Earn Bush Loyalty Points

Obama recently cut a campaign radio commercial for US Rep. John Barrow (D-GA), a "Bush Democrat" if there ever was one. Barrow, a Blue Dog Democrat whose ...

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Source: Black Agenda Report, NJ


June 25, 2008 Candidates reach for Obama's coattails

Conservative House Democrat John Barrow has convinced Obama to cut a radio advertisement for him ahead of his July primary in Georgia. ...

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Source: AZ Central.com, AZ


June 24, 2008 Freedom Rider: Obama Comes Out

Regina Thomas is a black State Senator in Georgia, running in a Democratic primary against white conservative Congressman John Barrow. ...

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Source: Black Agenda Report, NJ


June 23, 2008 Obama's FISA Cave In: A Reverse "Souljah" Moment

Echoing his previous support for the execrable Joe Lieberman, he cut a radio ad supporting Georgia's Bush-loving, conservative Democratic Rep. John Barrow ...

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Source: Huffington Post, NY


June 23, 2008 McKinney: Obama’s backing of Barrow is ‘hypocritical’

Rincon — Barack Obama’s endorsement of US Rep. John Barrow is “hypocritical and nothing more than politics-as-usual” according to candidate for Congress Ray ...

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Source: Effingham Herald, GA


June 21, 2008 Georgia candidates hoping to capitalize on big voter turnout

Thomas, who is African-American, made no mention of the recent endorsement received by her opponent, Democratic incumbent John Barrow, by Obama, ...

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Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA


June 20, 2008 Obama Rejecting Public Financing Is a Smart Move

This is Congressman John Barrow, who Barack Obama is endorsing for re-election in a primary election in Georgia next month. Barrow’s opponent is a black ...

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Source: Houston Chronicle, United States


June 20, 2008 6/20: Keeping The Pressure On Obama

The netroots are angry and disappointed that Obama has taped a radio ad on behalf of conservative GA Rep. John Barrow, who faces a primary challenge from ...

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Source: National Journal, DC


June 19, 2008 A dead heat in Georgia: How the Peach State could be in play

Not only is the Democratic presidential candidate up on TV, he’s on the radio in the 12 th District in an ad for 12 th District Democratic Rep. John Barrow. ...

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Source: Southern Political Report, GA


June 19, 2008 Barack Obama Endorses John Barrow

Congressman John Barrow picked up a big endorsement in his bid for re-election Thursday. Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama endorsed Barrow. ...

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Source: WJBF-TV, GA


June 19, 2008 Ga.: Obama backs Barrow in congressional primary

By RUSS BYNUM - AP Writer Barack Obama has recorded a radio ad supporting US Rep. John Barrow in his Democratic primary race against a state lawmaker - a ...

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Source: Macon Telegraph, GA


June 19, 2008 In Savannah, the fallout from Obama's choice of Barrow rather than ...

... picked up on some hard feelings generated by Barack Obama’s endorsement of US Rep. John Barrow over his Democratic primary challenger, Regina Thomas. ...

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Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA


June 19, 2008 Obama Airs Campaign Ads in Georgia, Endorses Barrow

At the same time, Obama is throwing his support behinnd Georgia Congressman, John Barrow. The endorsement by the Democratic presidential candidate could ...

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Source: Today's MGT, GA


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