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ATLANTA - State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond would consider running for the U.S. Senate if Attorney General Thurbert Baker balks at the chance. Baker, a Decatur native, told reporters from Morris Communications Corp.'s Georgia newspapers this week that he is considering a run for the office. ''This is not anything that I have made a decision about,'' he said. Thurmond, who's from Athens, said he's on hold. ''Right now, Thurbert Baker is the outstanding, top option for the Democrats,'' Thurmond said. ''What I've said to Thurbert is, if he decides not to, I'll consider it. Because right now, I support...