Saxby Chambliss

Lawmakers Go Golfing, Party With Bruce, Raise Cash

The Huffington Post | Julian Hattem | Posted 11.02.2009 | Politics


This upcoming weekend will see a number of lawmakers hosting multi-day Fall retreats at resorts and hotels across the nation, according to invitations...

Ryan Grim

Defense Department Opposed Franken's Anti-Rape Amendment

HuffingtonPost.com | Ryan Grim | Posted 10.20.2009 | Politics


When thirty Republicans lined up against an amendment that would have required defense contractors to allow their employees access to U.S. courts in c...

Cass Sunstein Attacks Frustrate Conservative Fans

Washington Independent | David Weigel | Posted 09.09.2009 | Politics


...The campaign against Sunstein has largely written itself. One of the most regularly cited legal scholars, the author, co-author, or editor of dozen...

The Fierce Urgency of Never

Carl Pope | Posted 08.20.2009 | Green


Carl Pope

Barack Obama apparently got it wrong. It's "never" rather than "now" that stirs the human soul.

Sahil Kapur

Defense Contractors Lobby For More F-22s, Obama Threatens Veto

HuffingtonPost.com | Sahil Kapur | Posted 08.16.2009 | Politics


The F-22 stealth fighter jets may no longer be needed, but its manufacturers, Lockheed Martin and Boeing, are lobbying aggressively to keep them in th...

Putting a Hold on Compassion

Michael Markarian | Posted 08.15.2009 | Politics


Michael Markarian

Politicians should consider a compassionate concern for animals to be a personal and even political asset for candidates for major executive offices.

Cass Sunstein Nomination Blocked By Saxby Chambliss

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 07.30.2009 | Politics


Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) has blocked Harvard law professor Cass Sunstein from heading the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs because of ...

I Just Don't Get It

Larry Gellman | Posted 07.25.2009 | Politics


Larry Gellman

It seems pretty clear that Obama is actually insisting that we change the approach that led the economy off a cliff. I just don't get it.

It's Not Just AIG, Friends

Paula Gordon | Posted 04.24.2009 | Green


Paula Gordon

I don't think being outdoors should be life-threatening. Southern Company, a power company behemoth providing some 5% of the United States' electricity, acts on a very different premise.

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

Paul Szep | Posted 01.09.2009 | Politics


Paul Szep

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Night of the Long Pointing Fingers

Brian Ross | Posted 01.09.2009 | 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 01.07.2009 | 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 01.04.2009 | 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 01.03.2009 | 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 01.03.2009 | 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 01.03.2009 | 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 01.01.2009 | 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 01.01.2009 | 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 01.01.2009 | 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 01.01.2009 | 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 12.31.2008 | 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 12.31.2008 | 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 12.31.2008 | 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 12.26.2008 | 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 12.25.2008 | Politics


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