By Russ Bynum
Associated Press Writer
Athens Banner-Herald
June 15, 2010
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Rivalries within the Democratic Party are forcing three Georgia congressmen to defend their seats in the July primaries, bringing the potential for early upsets in races that typically lack drama until the fall campaigns.
Meanwhile, Georgia's newest House member, a Republican elected June 8 to fill what little remains of Rep. Nathan Deal's term, has to plunge right back into campaigning in North Georgia. And eight GOP contenders are in a free-for-all to succeed longtime Republican Rep. John Linder in metro Atlanta.
Primary challenges to Democratic Reps. John Barrow of Savannah, Hank Johnson of Lithonia and David Scott of Atlanta are the three races to watch closely on July 20. Georgia's eight other House incumbents are unopposed in the primaries.
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