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Everybody in the pool: Georgia flush with Senate hopefuls

Many vying to fill seat to be left by retiring Isakson

In this Feb. 14, 2019, file photo, Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., flanked by Rep. Buddy Carter R-Ga., left, and Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., right, leads a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. Sen. Isakson announced on Aug. 28 that he will retire at the end of 2019, citing "health challenges." - photo by Associated Press

isakson — In this Feb. 14, 2019, file photo, Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., flanked by Rep. Buddy Carter R-Ga., left, and Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., right, leads a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. Sen. Isakson announced on Aug. 28 that he will retire at the end of 2019, citing "health challenges." - photo by Associated Press

ATLANTA — An up-and-coming GOP congressman is angling for a Senate appointment. A former congressman has hinted he's interested, too. The list of Democrats quietly mulling over a bid include a congresswoman and members of the state legislature.

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