Political Insider

By Saxby has got to GO

September 23, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this

Where Saxby Chambliss gets his money::

Agri Business—-$1,368,000 Banks, Insurance, Real Estate—-$1,332,000 Lawyers & Individual Lobbyist——$641,000 Misc Business —-$679,000 Other ——$606,000..

The Agi Business got a gift of $20 billion waste from Saxby’s Farm Bill. The Banks, Real Estate & Lawyers just got a $2 TRILLION gift from the Bail Out the Banks act which Saxby & Johnny voted for. Not a bad return on your money.

Source:http://www.opensecrets.org/politicia…&cid=N00002685

By Bo Chambliss LOBBYIST

September 23, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this

Saxby Chambliss has turned a blind eye to hardworking every-day Georgians who are struggling to stay afloat in tough economic times.

This week, we hear from Twiggs County farmer George Rouse. Skyrocketing costs on everything from groceries to gas to health care are making it harder than ever for George, and millions of other Georgians, to get by. Food prices have almost doubled since 2005 [Source: ERS/USDA]. The price of gas has more than tripled since Saxby was elected to the Senate [Source: Energy Information Administration]. But unfortunately, Saxby is just too busy helping out his lobbyist and special interest pals to help out hard-working Georgians who deserve a fair shake from Washington.

We need a Senator in Washington to fight for George Rouse and folks like him, not the special interests and lobbyists.

When it comes to looking out for Georgia’s working families, Saxby looked the other way:

No help for farmers and ranchers. Chambliss voted against assistance to farmers and ranchers making less than $750,000 a year and a program that would have helped train and encourage the next generation of American farmers and ranchers. [Vote #426, 12/13/07].

No help for working families either. And while prices for food, housing, health care and other necessities have gone up, Chambliss voted multiple times against raising the minimum wage [Vote #179, 6/21/06, Vote #26, 3/7/05]

Meanwhile, Saxby has worked hard to get things done for his friends on Wall Street.

Yes to rewarding companies that send American jobs to China, India, and other countries. In 2004, Chambliss voted against closing up $39 billion in tax breaks for companies that outsource their jobs. [Vote 90, 5/11/04] In 2005, Chambliss voted against against repealing tax incentives for domestic companies that move their manufacturing plants out of the U.S. [Vote 63, 3/17/05] He even gave those same companies a tax cut. In 2003, Chambliss voted to cut taxes on U.S. companies’ overseas income from 35% to 5.25%. [Vote 165, 5/15/03]

Won’t hold U.S. companies accountable if they deal with terrorists. Chambliss even voted against an amendment that makes U.S. businesses liable for dealing with foreign businesses that have links to terrorism. [Vote 203, 7/26/05]

By NoMoreLies

September 23, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this

If the Republican party is in no way responsible for the economic mess that this country is in, then now is the time for them to stand up and say so. Say it loud for all to hear. “I did not have sexual relations with the tax payer’s!” Say IT! I want to hear you SAY IT, NOW! The Republican party, the party of cowards, weasels, scum.

By Georgia Blue

September 23, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

Watching a crowd of Republicans applaud their candidate’s speech about how “We need regulations to stop the greed, excess, and corruption of Wall Street” is like watching an AA meeting! Look at them clap and cheer! Yes, NOW they say, “Drunkeness is bad; we’re against it!”

But these are the same people who’ve been dragging us down to the Monkey’s Uncle every week, ordering pitchers of margaritas like there’s no tomorrow, and leaving us all with an ugly mess to clean up. We want to believe them when they say they’ve changed, but look around the room. How many Republicans, if given yet another second chance, will be swilling the taps dry again, trashing everyone and everything around them? Keep going to those meetings y’all! But don’t expect any more second chances this year.

By Churchill

September 23, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

You want CHANGE? Look at Clayton County. You want more CHANGE?

By Tom GA Values Hunter

September 23, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

I hate to admit it but Saxby is going to win huge. Mark my words.

By SpaceyG

September 23, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

That’s the lovely thing about the World Wide Webs, JimBo. When you can circulate the video goodies, in ways like you just did for instance, you don’t need to necessarily spend much on silly “air” time. I do it all the time myself, and now even Ann Cox Chambers herself wants to do lunch with ‘lil ole moi… when she can fit me in between poodle shampoos in Paris that is. I’ll just send MY plane for HER at the rate I’m going. Gawd, do I heart the Interwebs.

By DK

September 26, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

US Senate candidates needs to get their groove on during stressful campaigning (check 50 second mark):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GRqYaSe1ko