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Political Terrain
Apr 16, 2008 | 7:31 PM
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The 2008 election is looming large for most of us, but 2010 is the important election year for some top Georgia politicians. State Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine says he will file papers soon to raise money for the 2010 governor's race. He is the first to make an on-the-record statement of his intentions.

Many others may follow Commissioner Oxendine. Their decisions are expected to hinge on signals from Sen. Johnny Isakson. An Isakson candidacy would dominate the Republican field. Other hopefuls would likely feel obliged to put their dreams of the governor's office on ice.

But another door would open. An available Senate seat would attract a long list of potential candidates. Either way, the state political landscape will remain interesting terrain long after 2008.

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Paul_Yates

Paul Yates (paul.yates@myfoxatlanta.
com) joined FOX5 Atlanta in 1973 and began reporting in 1977. Covering Georgia’s news for nearly 30 years, Paul is a fixture in the FOX5 News room as well as the Capitol, Governor’s Mansion and other places of state politics. Paul has worn many hats at FOX5 including floor director, film and video tape editor and producer. That’s why he knows television news inside and out. In addition to covering the Georgia legislature, Paul has covered national political campaigns, major legal trials and several hurricanes. Although his knowledge of government is deep, Paul’s storytelling skills make it easy for viewers to understand the complex workings of the legislature. An award winning journalist, Paul has been recognized with a Best Deadline Reporting award from the Sigma Delta Professional Journalism Society. He’s also won Georgia Associated Press and Emmy awards. Paul is a graduate of Georgia State University.

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