Georgia Senate Race

Johnny Isakson Defeats Mike Thurmond In Georgia Senate Race

AP | ERRIN HAINES | Posted 05.25.2011

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ATLANTA — Georgia voters are sending U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson back to Washington for a second term. An Associated Press analysis of unofficial ...

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Georgia Election Results: Johnny Isakson Defeats Mike Thurmond In 2010 Senate Race

AP | ERRIN HAINES | Posted 05.25.2011

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ATLANTA — Georgia voters are sending U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson back to Washington for a second term. An Associated Press analysis of unofficial ...

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WATCH: Republican Senator Warns Against Government Shutdown

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 05.25.2011

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Breaking with many other leaders in his party, Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) warned against a government shutdown in a debate on Sunday, saying it would...

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Michael Thurmond: Georgia State Labor Commissioner To Challenge Johnny Isakson For Senate

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jim Galloway | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michael Thurmond, known as one of the most cautious men in Georgia politics, spent the weekend on the phone with the essential stage hands of the stat...

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Chambliss: Palin Key To My Win (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 05.25.2011

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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. "...

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Georgia Senate Runoff: Martin Aims To Bring Democrats One Step Closer To A Super-Majority

Atlanta Journal Constitution/HuffPost | Katharine Zaleski | Posted 05.25.2011

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Today's runoff race for one of Georgia's US Senate seats is crucial for Democrats in their attempt to get a 60-vote, filibuster-proof majority. The A...

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On the Bus with Jim Martin, Georgia Candidate for Senate

Laura Packard | Posted 05.25.2011

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If the measure of a person can best be taken in the quiet moments versus on stage, it's too bad this whole state doesn't get to ride on the bus. Because Jim Martin is unfailingly polite and thoughtful, even behind the scenes.

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Georgia Senate Runoff Results: Chambliss vs. Martin

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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UPDATE 12/2 at 9:07 PM EST: And the Associated Press just called the race for Chambliss... Georgia Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss handed the GOP a ...

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

Senate Guru | Posted 05.25.2011

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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.

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Poll: Martin Only Two Points Behind Chambliss In Runoff

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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

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

Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Kent A. Miles | Posted 05.25.2011

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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...

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Gore To Campaign With Jim Martin In Georgia Runoff

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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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...

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

Bob Geiger | Posted 05.25.2011

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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?

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Georgia on My Mind

Lance Simmens | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sometimes individuals are humbled by defeat, other times they are hardened by it. I had hoped that in McCain's case the former would apply, it seems not to be the case.

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What's Up At NewsLadder: Minnesota Recount, A Georgia Runoff And Hillary?

James Boyce | Posted 05.25.2011

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Friday morning is NewsLadder time and it's been a busy week, with lots of good news, good traffic and great stories bubbling up from the best of independent media.

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Chambliss Returns To Slimy Campaign Roots

Bob Geiger | Posted 05.25.2011

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Saxby Chambliss is back with a lying television ad that's kind of a first cousin to the McCain offering that claimed Obama once wanted to teach sex education to kindergartners.

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Poll: McCain's Help Could Hurt Georgia Senator

The Hill | Posted 05.25.2011

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As Arizona Sen. John McCain (R) travels to Georgia today to stump for Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), a new poll suggests the former GOP nominee could h...

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Two Strong Anti-Saxby Chambliss Ads that Should See Georgia Senate Run-Off Airtime

Senate Guru | Posted 05.25.2011

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The two ads paint a clear picture that, not only is Chambliss out of touch with Georgia's working class families, but that the policies he promotes actively hurt Georgian families' ability to make ends meet.

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In Georgia, McCain Saves The Worst For Last

Max Bernstein | Posted 05.25.2011

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I don't know if John McCain's memory is starting to go and 2000-2002 is just a bit fuzzy, if he got so used to pissing away his principles for the good of the party that by now it's just reflexive.

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Neck And Neck: Senate Races Deadlocked

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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The three Senate races that will determine whether the Democrats gain that coveted 60-seat majority are still deadlocked - by the slimmest of margins ...

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Chambliss Cites "High Percentage Of Minority Vote" On Runoff

Think Progress | Posted 05.25.2011

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In last week's election, Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) received more votes than his Democratic challenger Jim Martin but fell 0.2 percent short ...

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Obama Dispatching Aides To Georgia Senate Race

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Democratic officials confirm that Barack Obama is sending aides to help with the runoff senatorial campaign in Georgia, putting his post-election coat...

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Why Do We Need Veterans?

Richard Klass | Posted 05.25.2011

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I should have said that we need veterans to bring the values of leadership, honor and service to the civic life of this country.

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McCain To Campaign For Chambliss In Georgia Runoff

Politico | Posted 05.25.2011

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John McCain will be campaigning for Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) in the all-but-assured runoff against Democrat Jim Martin next month, according to Ch...

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Do it for Max Cleland

Max Bernstein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Help Jim Martin defeat Saxby Chambliss in the name of sweet, sweet retribution for the scare campaign that painted a Max Cleland as unconcerned with the safety of our country.

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