Barnes defeat shifts DaimlerChrysler plant bid to rival
In Savannah Georgia Gov Roy Barnes defeat puts Republican Sonny Perdue in line to close the DaimlerChrysler 750 million van plant deal The rival pursues the project amid political turnover while Barnes allies work to keep the agreement on track DaimlerChrysler has not decided in 2003 whether to locate the plant near Savannah The site is at Interstates 16 and 96 about 12 miles west of Savannah Residents in Pooler react with optimism and skepticism as incentives attract attention from local businesses and residents