The most controversial move by Gov. Nathan Deal this week might just be his NCAA bracket.

The governor was the ultimate homer in picking Georgia State and Georgia to square off in the final. He also didn't pick a winner, only predicting the outcome would be a squeaker.

Sen. David Perdue had Georgia and Georgia State both losing in the second round. He tabbed Kentucky to finish the season undefeated, defeating Virginia in a rout.

And Sen. Johnny Isakson played it down the line, predicting both the Georgia teams lose in their first game. He also had Kentucky besting Virginia in the championship, but by a two-point margin.

See how your picks stack up against the politicians below:

Gov. Nathan Deal:

Sen. David Perdue:

Sen. Johnny Isakson:

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston:

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