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McCain drops in on Chambliss-Martin race
National Republicans continued Wednesday to paint incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss as the only thing standing between the Democratic Party and a filibuster-proof majority in the upper chamber. U.S. Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.), chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, ...
GA-Sen: Another photo finish in the works?
GA-Sen: Another photo finish in the works?
dailykos.com — Research 2000 for Daily Kos. 11/10-12. Likely voters. MoE 4% (No special election trendlines) Chambliss (R) 49 Martin (D) 46 We trail narrowly, but it's winnable. We had R2K poll the general election results, and they match up pretty well, ... (more) GA-Sen: Another photo finish in the works?
Saxby Chambliss says he\'d vote to expel Alaska senator, and Sarah Palin may be ready to replace him | Political Insider
Saxby Chambliss says he\'d vote to expel Alaska senator, and Sarah Palin may be ready to replace ...
ajc.com — Home > Political Insider > Archives > 2008 > November > 12 > Entry Saxby Chambliss says he’d vote to expel Alaska senator, and Sarah Palin may be ready to replace him Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 05:34 PM The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Saxby ... (more) Saxby Chambliss says he\'d vote to expel Alaska senator, ...
Obama Ohio staff heads south | The Palmetto Scoop
Obama Ohio staff heads south | The Palmetto Scoop
palmettoscoop.com — PRESIDENT-ELECT SENDS BUCKEYES TO GEORGIA TO TAKE OUT CHAMBLISS Most South Carolinians have become quite accustomed to the mass migration of Ohioans to our fair state. Some have quietly accepted it and done their best to welcome this horde of ... (more) Obama Ohio staff heads south | The Palmetto Scoop
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McCain to Stump for Chambliss
News — ... Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) will campaign for Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) on Thursday. The rally at 4:30 p.m. in Atlanta will be McCain's first political event since losing the presidential election last week. Chambliss needs to win a Dec. 2 runoff against Democrat Jim Martin to keep his Senate seat. Sen. John Ensign (Nev.), the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, campaigned with Chambliss on Wednesday. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) is scheduled to appear with Chambliss on Sunday. Martin, who forced the runoff by holding Chambliss to less than ...

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BlueNC - The people's think tank — ... While John McCain has previously described Chambliss as "disgraceful" and "reprehensible," he is now leaping to his defense. ...

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