Conservative Democratic Blue Dog Rep. John Barrow said Friday he has "no plans" as yet to run for the newly open Senate seat in Georgia in 2014. "At this time, I have no plans to run for anything else than re-election in the 12th district," he said in a statement to CQ Roll Call, "but I am certainly gratified that people have been suggesting I run for the Senate." "Senator Chambliss has been a great public servant to the State of Georgia and the entire country, and he's someone I've respected throughout our time working together. He's set an example for his willingness to reach across the aisle to actually get things done in a very partisan Congressional climate," Barrow said. Barrow, along with Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, are considered the best Democratic prospects for the seat currently occupied by Sen. Saxby Chambliss, who Friday announced he wouldn't run for another term. (more…)
