The ballots are still being cast in Tuesday's primary election, but Gov. Nathan Deal and Democrat Jason Carter are accelerating their pivot toward November.
Expect Deal, who is heavily favored to defeat two GOP challengers, to sharpen his campaign tone and start outlining more campaign promises for a second term. Up until now,
given another four years beyond a promise to stay the course.
"We think we have a great record to run on," Deal said in an interview. "And we'll also start to talk about more specifics as we turn toward a second term."
Carter, who is running in the Democratic primary unopposed, said the governor's campaign has so far been "smoke and mirrors." The general election, he said, will force Deal to engage in discussions about the economy and education that he's so far ducked.
"The campaign really starts today in earnest," he said. "And it will be for those kids that are coming up in schools across the state - that's why we're running. I know we can do a better job than the destruction that's taken place in our schools the last several years."
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My colleague Dan Malloy seems to think Deal has a smooth glide to victory tonight. But you can hear him riff on the Senate campaign - if you dare. He, er, literally breaks down the election for us.
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Our colleagues over at Politifact also put the Senate candidates through a whirl: A ride on the AJC Truth-O-Meter. Check it out.
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