Saxby Chambliss

The Daily Szep: Caricature of Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga)

Paul Szep | Posted 12.09.2008 | Politics


Paul Szep

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Night of the Long Pointing Fingers

Brian Ross | Posted 12.09.2008 | Politics


Brian Ross

Republican politicians all seem to be trying their hand at historic re-creationism to transform both the history and future of the Republican party into their own image.

Huckabee: GOP Needs To Move Away From "Mushy Middle"

The Huffington Post | Posted 12.07.2008 | Politics


On Fox News' "Hannity and Colmes" recently, Mike Huckabee said Saxby Chambliss' win in Georgia shows the solution to GOP ills: the party needs to move...

RNC Chair: Chambliss Win Shows "Liberal Mandate Nothing But Hot Air"

Boston Globe | Posted 12.04.2008 | Politics


When your party gets shellacked at the polls, you look for any sign of hope. So Mike Duncan, chairman of the Republican National Committee, is trying...

Will Jeb Bush Lead a Southern Republican Rebellion Against Obama?

Bob Fertik | Posted 12.03.2008 | Politics


Bob Fertik

On Election Day, Saxby Chambliss beat Jim Martin by only 3%. Just four weeks later, Chambliss won the runoff by 15%. Why were Georgia Republicans so motivated?

Chambliss: Palin Key To My Win (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 12.03.2008 | Politics


Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss, fresh off his victory in a runoff election against Democrat Jim Martin, says Sarah Palin gave him the boost he needed. "...

Nate Silver: Chambliss Win Gives GOP 2010 Strategy

FiveThirtyEight | Nate Silver | Posted 12.03.2008 | Politics


I tend to think that we should not be too dismissive of Saxby Chambliss's win in Georgia tonight. Although the outcome was expected, and although runo...

Live From Georgia: Palin Fever, Negative Attacks, Civil Rights Anthems (VIDEO) (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Posted 12.01.2008 | Politics


As the Senate race in Georgia rushes to Tuesday's climactic runoff election, Republican incumbent Saxby Chambliss and Democratic challenger Jim Martin...

Political Parties Are Not "Checks" Or "Balances"

Chris Weigant | Posted 12.01.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

I'm not worried about whether checks and balances will disappear if Republicans don't have more than 40 seats in the Senate. True checks and balances are more fundamental than party affiliation.

Palin Recycles Old Stump Speech In Georgia, But Replaces "McCain" With "Chambliss"

Think Progress | Posted 12.01.2008 | Politics


Today, Gov. Sarah Palin traveled to Georgia to campaign for Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R), who faces a tough runoff election tomorrow against Democratic ch...

GA-Sen: Saxby Chambliss Doesn't Care About You

Senate Guru | Posted 12.01.2008 | Politics


Senate Guru

Chambliss isn't willing to sacrifice himself for our national security -- he isn't even willing to skip a round of golf for our national security. Saxby Chambliss doesn't care about you.

The Alaskans Are Getting Restless....

Shannyn Moore | Posted 12.01.2008 | Politics


Shannyn Moore

Enough is Enough! Someone needs to tell Sarah that she didn't win. She has been paid for her governor job for months during a campaign. Show up or shut up.

Palin Slammed By Hometown Paper For Georgia Campaigning

Anchorage Daily News | Posted 11.30.2008 | Politics


Gov. Sarah Palin is putting her conservative Republican fame to work in Georgia, stumping for Republican U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, who is in a tough ...

Georgia GOP Sen. Chambliss: "We'll Win Again"

Politico | Posted 11.30.2008 | Politics


Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) swore Sunday that if voters in Tuesday's runoff election against Democrat Jim Martin resemble the same group that showed ...

Palin To Campaign In Georgia, Meet With Obama

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 11.25.2008 | Politics


Update, 11/25 8:30PM The Anchorage Daily News is reporting that Palin will meet President-elect Obama early next week when she travels to Philadelphi...

Poll: Martin Only Two Points Behind Chambliss In Runoff

The Huffington Post | Posted 11.24.2008 | Politics


The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has a poll showing Georgia challenger Jim Martin within two points of his Republican rival, incumbent Sen...

GOP Botches Georgia Runoff Absentee Ballot Push

Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Posted 11.24.2008 | Politics


A Republican-generated effort to get out the vote for the Dec. 2 runoff election has hit a snag as thousands of requests for absentee ballots have bee...

Sam Stein

Georgia Dem Senate Candidate Attacked On Family Safety, Even Though His Daughter Was Once Kidnapped

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 11.22.2008 | Politics


There is an eerie familiarity taking hold in Georgia's runoff Senate race. The same tone that defined the much lamented 2002 contest -- in which chall...

Dirty Tricks? Thousands Of GOP Ballot Requests In Georgia Don't Have Signatures

Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Kent A. Miles | Posted 11.22.2008 | Politics


A Republican-generated effort to get out the vote for the Dec. 2 runoff election has hit a snag as thousands of requests for absentee ballots have bee...

Sam Stein

Georgia Sen. Chambliss Knocks Over Camera When Asked About Lawsuit

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 11.21.2008 | Politics


The pressures of the runoff election and the continuing questions about his ties to a large, scandal-scarred sugar company seem to be getting to Sen. ...

We Win, They Lose. Now, Let's Get To Work

Paul Helmke | Posted 11.18.2008 | Politics


Paul Helmke

Candidates endorsed or "A" rated by he NRA suffered losses in every region of the nation, up and down the ballot, losing not only the White House, but also at least six crucial races for the U.S. Senate.

Sam Stein

Gore To Campaign With Jim Martin In Georgia Runoff

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 11.18.2008 | Politics


Former Vice President Al Gore will campaign on behalf of Democrat Senate challenger Jim Martin this weekend, officials close to the race confirm to th...

Libertarian Allen Buckley Speaks Out on Georgia Senate Run-Off

Senate Guru | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics


Senate Guru

Buckley considers Chambliss' position on the Wall Street bail-out to be fiscally irresponsible, and he says Jim Martin would be more proactive on specific issues of concern to Libertarian voters.

Clinton To Campaign In Georgia Senate Race -- Where's Obama?

Bob Geiger | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics


Bob Geiger

A 60-vote majority in the U.S. Senate would help immeasurably in moving the Obama-Biden legislative agenda forward -- shouldn't Obama find the time for at least a couple of quick flights down to Georgia?

Sam Stein

The Amazing Story Of Saxby Chambliss' Bum Knee

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics


Six years ago, Saxby Chambliss was able to win a seat in the United States Senate by deploying a series of highly personalized swipes at incumbent Dem...