Nunn campaigns in N. Ga.; Perdue begins final bus tour of state

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. (AP) -- Democrat Michelle Nunn met with some north Georgians Friday, trying to drum up support in her campaign for Senate. Meanwhile, her Republican opponent, David Perdue, launched a statewide bus tour with the election less than two weeks away.<br /> <br /> NUNN<br /> <br /> Nunn took a break between events Thursday to attend a library dedication ceremony at Young Harris College honoring former Gov. Zell Miller, a key supporter.<br /> <br /> Joining Nunn was her father, former Sen. Sam Nunn, a moderate Democrat who represented Georgia for years and is featured in her latest TV ad.<br /> <br /> Michelle Nunn is in a tight race with Republican David Perdue, and north Georgia is considered a major base of his support. The race has become a key battleground in the fight for control of the Senate.<br /> <br /> Miller, who's recently backed Republicans, said Nunn has many of the same attributes as her father - who was known for working across party lines.<br /> <br /> PERDUE<br /> <br /> Twelve days from Georgia's Senate election, Republican David Perdue has launched a statewide bus tour to remind conservatives that he wants to help his party continue fighting President Barack Obama.<br /> <br /> Greeting friendly crowds Thursday morning in Fayetteville and Newnan, Perdue said his matchup against Democrat Michelle Nunn is about denying Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid another vote. The GOP needs six more seats to control the chamber.<br /> <br /> Perdue said he wants to reach undecided voters who remain, but acknowledged his focus is on getting his supporters to the polls. His tour will last 10 days and include more than 60 stops.<br /> <br /> Several popular conservatives will join him along the way, including Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, now a Fox News personality.<br /> <br /> Also on the ballot Nov. 4 will be the Libertarian candidate, Amanda Swafford of Flowery Branch.<br /> <br /> (AccessNorthGa.com's Ken Stanford contributed to this story.)