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NRA backs Chambliss in U.S. Senate runoff
The National Rifle Association on Wednesday threw its support behind incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss in Georgia’s Dec. 2 runoff, saying he fears Democratic challenger Jim Martin would help erode Second Amendment protections for gun owners.“We’re going to have some real battles in ...
GOP Senator In Georgia Race Launches New Attack Ad -- Against Obama
GOP Senator In Georgia Race Launches New Attack Ad -- Against Obama
tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com — GOP Senator Saxby Chambliss, who's fighting a high-stakes runoff in Georgia against Democratic candidate Jim Martin, has... unveiled a tough new ad strategy -- he's attacking Barack Obama in his latest spot: "Barack Obama's new taxes would be ... (more) GOP Senator In Georgia Race Launches New Attack Ad -- ...
Chambliss challenges explosion subpoena
ajc.com — Savannah - Sen. Saxby Chambliss is fighting an attorney’s subpoena seeking to question him in a lawsuit... by victims of the deadly explosion at a Georgia sugar refinery, prompting fresh attacks by Democrats hoping to oust the Republican senator in a ... (more) Chambliss challenges explosion subpoena
Martin puts Georgians' needs first
ajc.com — Jim Martin and Sen. Saxby Chambliss may be former fraternity brothers at the University of Georgia, but... they look, act, think and speak in very different ways. The two candidates in the Dec. 2 Senate runoff offer Georgia voters a stark choice. Martin, ... (more) Martin puts Georgians' needs first
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NRA endorses Chambliss in Georgia run-off
Hot Air » Top Picks — ... This will come as no surprise to anyone following the last Senate race left to voters in the nation this year.  The National Rifle Association has endorsed Saxby Chambliss for re-election against Jim Martin in Georgia.  The issue isn’t Martin as much as it is Barack Obama and the rubber stamp Martin will provide for him: The National Rifle Association on Wednesday threw its support behind incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss in Georgia’s Dec. 2 runoff, saying he fears Democratic challenger Jim Martin would help erode Second Amendment protections for gun owners. ...

NRA To Nutters: Obama Will Take Your Guns Away If Saxby Chambliss Loses Runoff
Firedoglake — ... Yesterday in Georgia: Charles Bogle said he fears a Democratic congress and president will work together to raise taxes on guns and ammunition. He said he thinks they will also place additional restrictions on gun ownership and tighten ...

The Long Arm of the NRA: Guns in Parks
Daily Kos — ... So we're back in the middle of a wholly manufactured, and ridiculous, gun fight. The NRA's executive vice president Wayne LaPierre spent all of the campaign season insisting that Obama was going to take guns away, and the organization has been stoking those fears since the election. That's resulted in ...

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