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Runoff Certain in Georgia Senate Race
thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com - 11/8/2008
Runoff Certain in Georgia Senate Race
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Three Senate races still remain to be decided.
James Boyce: Saxby Chambliss Seeks Deferment From Runoff - Cites "Bum Knee"
huffingtonpost.com - 11/11/2008
James Boyce: Saxby Chambliss Seeks Deferment From Runoff - Cites "Bum Knee"
— huffingtonpost.com — Never one to let an opportunity to misled the people of Georgia, Saxby Chambliss has requested that... he actually be excused from the December 2nd runoff against Jim Martin and just be declared the winner. It is rumored that in private statements, ... (more) James Boyce: Saxby Chambliss Seeks Deferment From Runoff ...

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ap.google.com - 11/11/2008
The Associated Press: Georgia congressman warns of Obama dictatorship
— ap.google.com — 10 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) A Republican congressman from Georgia said Monday he fears that President-elect Obama... will establish a Gestapo-like security force to impose a Marxist dictatorship. "It may sound a bit crazy and off base, but the thing ... (more) The Associated Press: Georgia congressman warns of Obama ...

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Battle for 2012 Starts in Georgia
blogs.abcnews.com - 11/7/2008
Battle for 2012 Starts in Georgia
— blogs.abcnews.com — ABC News’ Rick Klein Reports: Forget Iowa. The first round in the battle for 2012 is looking... like it will be fought out in Georgia -- and much, much sooner rather than later. With the Senate race in Georgia headed... (more) Battle for 2012 Starts in Georgia

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Taylor Marsh:  MN-Senate: Franken Closing

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MN-Senate: Franken Closing
Taylor Marsh — ... Now we know why Coleman wanted Franken to call off the automatic recount and immediately concede. With the race a virtual tie, and with the bulk of undervotes occurring in Democratic areas, I wouldn’t want to be in Norm’s position right now. The Franken campaign has set up a recount fund if you’d like to help Norm out of Washington and put a progressive back in Paul Wellstone’s seat. Meanwhile, amazingly enough, with the Georgia race going to a runoff and decent odds for a Begich victory in Alaska...getting to 60 seats ...

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