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Charter debate: How much politicking is OK?

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By BILL BARROW
Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) - Two groups have sued to block public school authorities from expressing their opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment that would expand state authority over independent charter schools.

Georgia law bars spending public money on campaigns. The question is whether that extends to a public official's time and travel. State Superintendent John Barge continues to publicly state his opposition to the amendment, while Gov. Nathan Deal continues his public support.

There is a long history of Georgia's leaders mixing it up in referendum debates.

Gov. Zell Miller won passage of a lottery amendment in 1992. Gov. Sonny Perdue pushed for a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage in 2004. And Deal earlier this year urged voters to back a tax hike for transportation projects.

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