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Thursday, May 29, 2008
Former Gov. Barnes praises Sen. Isakson
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Rumor had it that if U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia) had decided to run for governor, former Gov. Roy Barnes might have run for his seat in the Senate.
But, of course, Isakson let it be known earlier this month that he does not intend to join the gubernatorial race.
So when I ran into Barnes at the Commerce Club today, I asked him about political plans.
He laughed saying that his best revenge was making a healthy living as a lawyer.
“I spent 26 years in politics, and I loved it,” Barnes said, then implying that he is enjoying his role as a critical outsider. “I’m very dissatisfied with the way state leadership is today.”
Barnes also admitted that he and Isakson are close friends.
“If all Republicans were like Johnny, I would be a Republican,” he said. “But unfortunately, he’s the exception rather than the rule.”
