Read more Saxby Chambliss stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/35651/saxby-chambliss.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 5:55:20 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/71081/cleland-memoir-recalls-horrors-of-vietnam-karl-rove.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMax Cleland may be a living symbol of dedication to country—the former Georgia senator lost both legs and an arm to a grenade in Vietnam—but that didn't stop Karl Rove's political machine from ending his political career with attacks on his patriotism. "There are plenty of reasons to...http://www.newser.com/story/71081/cleland-memoir-recalls-horrors-of-vietnam-karl-rove.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 06 Oct 2009 17:11:54 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/70673/leadership-pacs-make-mockery-of-election-rules.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMeet the new villain of campaign fundraising: the leadership PAC. These once-obscure fundraising tools used to be reserved for rising political stars. Now, 70% of lawmakers in Congress have them—and the lax scrutiny that goes along with how the money gets spent. Most of the cash is supposed to...http://www.newser.com/story/70673/leadership-pacs-make-mockery-of-election-rules.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 30 Sep 2009 16:30:06 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/55542/gates-pentagon-budget-overhaul-hits-heavy-resistance.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagDefense Secretary Robert Gates talked tough yesterday in proposing to cut six major weapons systems from the Pentagon budget, and members of Congress wasted no time in talking tough right back, suggesting that the battle to refocus spending could meet major resistance. “This budget represents an opportunity, one of those...http://www.newser.com/story/55542/gates-pentagon-budget-overhaul-hits-heavy-resistance.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 07 Apr 2009 12:28:31 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/44221/chambliss-wins-in-ga-dems-wont-get-60-seats.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagRepublican Saxby Chambliss has held onto his Senate seat in Georgia, a crucial win that prevents Democrats from reaching a filibuster-proof 60 seats, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Chambliss handily defeated Democratic challenger Jim Martin in today's runoff. He led 57% to 43% with 99% of returns in. Although Minnesota's Senate...http://www.newser.com/story/44221/chambliss-wins-in-ga-dems-wont-get-60-seats.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 02 Dec 2008 20:05:00 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/44156/a-movement-or-a-moment.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagToday’s runoff election in Georgia between incumbent Republican Saxby Chambliss and challenger Jim Martin is a test of whether Barack Obama’s election heralds a new political movement, or just a moment, writes Sasha Issenberg in the Boston Globe . Democrat Martin is campaigning as an Obama ally, using the president-elect’s lines...http://www.newser.com/story/44156/a-movement-or-a-moment.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 02 Dec 2008 14:49:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/44191/5-predictors-in-georgia-runoff.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIf Saxby Chambliss defeats Jim Martin in the Georgia Senate runoff today, Democratic hopes of a 60-seat majority will be dashed, Politico reports. Here are five things to look for as voters go again to the polls. Turnout: Martin's hopes ride on higher than average black participation, which happened Nov....http://www.newser.com/story/44191/5-predictors-in-georgia-runoff.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 02 Dec 2008 13:31:26 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/44121/parties-bring-out-big-guns-for-georgia-run-off-vote.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagGeorgia decides its Senate race today and both sides are going all-out to secure a victory that could help determine the direction of the next Congress, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. The GOP has sent in Sarah Palin to stump for incumbent Sen. Saxby Chambliss, while Democratic challenger Jim Martin held...http://www.newser.com/story/44121/parties-bring-out-big-guns-for-georgia-run-off-vote.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 02 Dec 2008 6:22:11 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/44033/palin-hits-trail-on-eve-of-ga-runoff.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSarah Palin is on the campaign trail again, this time in support of Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. “The eyes of the nation are on you,” Palin told a crowd of thousands in the state today, the eve of a runoff election. The Alaska governor told voters...http://www.newser.com/story/44033/palin-hits-trail-on-eve-of-ga-runoff.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 01 Dec 2008 11:41:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/44003/gas-chambliss-on-runoff-well-win-again.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagDespite failing to muster 50% of the vote Nov. 4, Sen. Saxby Chambliss said he would prevail in Tuesday’s runoff against Democrat Jim Martin. “We’ll win again,” the Georgia Republican declared on Fox News Sunday . But Chambliss declined to say he would benefit from the lower black voter turnout predicted...http://www.newser.com/story/44003/gas-chambliss-on-runoff-well-win-again.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 30 Nov 2008 12:48:00 CST