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By Big Trouble

November 5, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Without Obama supporters going to the polls in droves, this run-off should be a slam dunk for Chambliss.

I just cannot believe we have to put up with these two for another month.

By R LM

November 5, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

I never saw anything positive said in this campaign. I therefore wrote in my brothe -in- law’s name. He would be a great choice and is well respected. Since all I heard was negative about both, I did not know who to vote for they both sounded repugnant.

By DeDe

November 5, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

I will vote for anyone that supports the Fair Tax. I will vote for Saxby. I would dance till dawn to see the IRS closed down.

Also we need more Republicans in the Senate.

By Jack

November 5, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

Does Jim Martin actually exist? I’ve never seen more than a picture of him.

By PALIN FAN

November 5, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

The same could be said for the McCain supporters who showed up in an effort to keep a black man from becoming president. Now that the battle is over, they will most likely stay home too.

By JJ Jones

November 5, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this

Why would Democratic voters not go to the polls if a supermajority is possible? If it does come down to that, the DNC will send all of the big hitters to Georgia. Expect appearances by the Clintons, Jimmy Carter and of course, Obama himself.

By Mike Jones

November 5, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

Jim Martin is liberal whack job. I look forward to voting against him again.

By Dear Saxby

November 5, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

My wife and I are life long conservatives. We are both in our 50’s. Here’s my take on your campaign.

I know where Jim Martin stands on the issues, “SPEND, SPEND, SPEND” - I lived in downtown Atlanta for over 20 years. Unfortunately, that same “SPEND, SPEND, SPEND” is what you and most current republicans are doing. So why should I reward that action with my vote.

The reason you’ve lost the die-hard support of us is your positions on issues are democratic in leaning. From the original immigration bill, the massive farm bill (you represent ALL of Georgia, not just the farmers) and the most recent 700 BILLION taxpayer funded bailout, I don’t see much of a difference between you and the most liberal wing of the democratic party.

Hopefully, this will be a wake up call to come back to the conservative part of the republican party and take a stand for the taxpayers.

By fredmars

November 5, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

Don’t write this one off! If Obama’s organization and war chest are applied to this race and disheartened Republicans stay home and wonder what hit them, then who knows?

Hey Jim, get out of town - you’ll win or lose in south Georgia!

By .remember Max Cleland

November 5, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

I sure hope we can RUN OFF Saxby with the rest of the dishonest Republicans——-THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN-Throw the chicken hawk RASCAL out!

By podivad

November 5, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

If it goes to a run-off, we will have every National Mush Mouth from both parties in GA until the day of the run-off. We will not be able to stand it. Just do a coin toss and let the winner go to Washington.

By mickeyd

November 5, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

We can look forward to seeing President-eklect Obama coming to Georgia to campaign for Martin. That should fire up the Dems! And Chambliss will have all the big $$$ behind him from the GOP. So we will be enduring 3 weeks of more TV attack ads.

By CJ

November 5, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

What has Chambliss done for Georgia lately? In his advertisements, I only saw him attack Martin rather than boast a productive record and show ways he benefited Georgians.

Time to continue to CHANGE movement!!!

By Dick

November 5, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

JImmy Carter, is this the dude that never opens his mouth when he tries to talk. The same dude that sold out his God for the color blue?

By Herschworld

November 5, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

Wounder who Max Cleland voted for

By Matt

November 5, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

JJ you are ignorant to think that the 100k people that showed up just b/c Obama is running, that they are going to show up again. that being said, not as many people are going to show up for Saxby either.

He has to win this election, he is one of the few Fair Tax people left for us!

By Freehawk

November 5, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

Both candidates should be spanked for their intelligence-insulting ads, and their fraternity house should be razed. On the other hand, those who sell ad time are pleased by this development…

By jo

November 5, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

As a veteran, Ill support the Veteran — Jim Martin, not the draft dodger that spent his 6 years after trashing Max — voting for all of Bushes mistakes. Saxby is the real problem in D.C.

By Bannister

November 5, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

If there is a runoff, I hope Max Cleland will be the first to cast his ballot.

By Sid

November 5, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

Aparently the White House was for sale, but not the State of Georgia. Don’t worry Saxby, we will be back out to vote if there is a runoff.

By GoodScout

November 5, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

I agree with RLM that both ran horrific campaign ads. But a draft-dodger that would slime a Vietnam Vet is a lower form of repugnant, so I did (and will again) vote for Miller.

By Cat

November 5, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

DeDe - I’m with you! I would join you in your dance ‘til dawn to see the IRS go away completely!

Go Saxby!

By Matt

November 5, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

JJ you are ignorant to think that the 100k people that showed up just b/c Obama is running, that they are going to show up again. that being said, not as many people are going to show up for Saxby either.

He has to win this election, he is one of the few Fair Tax people left for us!

By Alan Ulman

November 5, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

Jim Martin will make a fine U.S. Senator and will be able to get more done for Georgia with a Democratic White House, Senate and House.

By High on the HOG!

November 5, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

CJ, you’ve got it WRONG. Saxby is their to VOTE for Georgians, NOT do 8something8 for them. Jeeze, where do you thing that money comes from?

TERM LIMITS and SPENDING FREEZES!

By Joe

November 5, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

Jack - Jim Martin is the guy who looks like a weasel.

By wgadget

November 5, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

Saxby messed up when he voted FOR the $700 BILLION Bush Bailout.

Enough already.

By MartinSupporter

November 5, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

Jim Martin is a good and decent man. Jim has stood up for children and women’s issues all his life. I think it would be the fair thing for Georgia to have one Republican Senator and one Democratic Senator to reflect our diverse state. Many of the negative ads against Chambliss were sponsored by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, and were not under the control of Jim Martin. I can’t believe people still think Democrats would spend spend spend, when the largest debt in our history has been created by Republicans.

By Richard Hamil

November 5, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

Think! This is a race between Chambliss and the Democrat senatorial committee. Get these jerks out of our state! Go home Shumer.

By max is soft on terror

November 5, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

Max WAS soft on terrorists and weak on defense. Why is stating the facts a problem. I pity him for getting his legs blown off, but that did not make him a good Senator. Voting for the cripple should mandated a McCain win.

By Brian

November 5, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

This is the same Saxby Chambliss who defamed the honorable war veteran Max Cleland. There is no point sending an ineffective Republican to the Senate when if we send Jim Martin, he will be with the majority party and can bring more to teh table for Georgia as a whole. Chambliss will simply be an impotent republican who will accomplish nothing for our great state. Why waste your vote on Chambliss who will be relegated to an office next to the men’s room! Let’s send a democrat who can actually get on som committees and make real change and direct some of the benefit to Georgia!!

By jw

November 5, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

I agree. They have both ran incredibly negative campaigns, and I wish that we had someone else to vote for.

Saxby is a much better communicator than Jim, but i don’t agree with his conservative take on things. Jim hasn’t said very much about himself to impress me, and I’ve only heard him speak a couple of times.

You would think that a state that hosts one of the largest cities in the Southeast could come up with a candidates better than these two.

By TW

November 5, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

It’s funny how the anti - ‘welfare’ GOP has no problem paying Saxby $163k/yr to do nothing but golf and hang out at the 19th hole.

When the Senate Intel team finally got down to looking at the White House’s use of Georgia’s soldiers, Saxby skipped the meeting to swing a club.

No more.

One more bum left to throw out.

By John Adcox

November 5, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

After the unforgivable smear against Max Cleland, there is no way I will ever, every vote for Saxby Shameless. We have to demand better. Jim Martin, I’ll be sending a check and volunteering my time.

By Brin

November 5, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

Remember Cleland!! The time for change has come. Payback is hell, and Saxby and Bush should share a U-Haul on January 20, 2009.

By Independent

November 5, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

Mike,

Saxby Chambliss is a George W. Bush whack job. I look forward to voting against him again.

By gadem

November 5, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

Well at least we don’t have to listen to David Scott and Deborah Honeycutt cat fight like two high school girls…Go Jim Martin!!!!

By Herschworld

November 5, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

Fair Tax is Fair at all…it’s a regressive tax

By Paul

November 5, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

I admit that I agree with Jo. Saxby is a follower not a leader from what I have seen. Yes he is one of the problems.

It says something when the vote is this close and people are saying who is Jim Martin.

I would be happy to see Saxby leave!

By JustMyOpinion!

November 5, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

They both were extremely negative! So I’m hopping on the Dems bandwagon. Besides, I felt that Jim Martin had to be aggressive, but Saxby should have stood on his record! Wait, does he have one?

By Legal Carlos

November 5, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

Just look to what happened in the Democratic run-off for Senator. Vermin Jones lost to Martin. His base voted for him and Obama in the primary and didn’t vote at all in the run-off. Probably will happen to Martin on December 2.

By Tired of it all

November 5, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

Does this mean my mailbox will be stuffed with Jim Martin literature again? Sigh. There goes a couple more trees.

By Dave

November 5, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

A run-off should be a walk for Saxby. The Dems will be sitting around watching Oprah, eating pork rinds, drinking a 40 ounce and waiting on their check Obama promised them. No reason to get off their a* and go vote again.

By Tony

November 5, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

Please throw this guy Chambliss out! He has done nothing, is not a statesman, does not have a voice in the senate, throw him out. He has low character for what he did to Max, and now he does it to another veteran. Georgia is supposed to be pro -military, yet you backed Bush over McCain in 2000 and you backed Bush over Kerry in 2004. Both Bush opponents served honorably. Georgia, you are not like AR, TN, MS, LA, KT, AL, you have great city centers that benefit from progressive thinking. The rest of the country has better education systems than the south, they have healthier people, embrace the blue state way of life, it is a hell of a lot better than what is going on in the south.

By Mark

November 5, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

I’m not a big Chambliss fan, but there is no way I hand my vote to a guy that flat-out lied about Chambliss’ support of the Fair tax, nor do I just hand over unfettered control of the federal government to the party of the Nanny State. Single-party rule never goes well for the people regardless of which side of the two-party cartel is in control.

By JoeP

November 5, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

Saxby is incompetent and believes failed policies and extreme Taliban style theocratic state have relegated the GOP to a regional backwards districts.

Saxby also has a special place in hell for his shameful campaign against Cleland.

Saxby supporters and the GOP itself is a joke of backward fools who celebrate ignorance and praise themselves for being anti-education and anti-science.

All while GOP policies actively have worked to crush the middle class.

By GoBraves21

November 5, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

Are you all not worried about where all of Martin’s money is coming from? He’ll be representing whoever is paying for his three commercials per commercial break, he will NOT represent Georgians. We need Saxby to win this seat.

By Ruthie

November 5, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this

DeDe and Cat: Both of you have no clue if you really think the IRS would go away. Who the heck do you think is going to manage the 23% tax dollars? The Feds would only change the initials from IRS to SBYM (still blowing your money).

By Richard

November 5, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this

Think, people, think!!! It is NOT good for either party, Democrat Party or Republican Party, to get too much control and power. The Democrats now have majority control in the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. If the Democrats get to the magic number of 60 Senators then our government will become a run-away-freight-train and you can count on high taxes affecting everyone. We need a Senate that can at least put the “brakes” on to slow this thing down. I am truly an independent. I would be ashamed to known as a Democrat or a Republican. We need another party to step up, such as the Libertarian Party, but right now we need to vote for Saxby Chambliss in the runoff. Senator Chambliss made me mad when he voted for the bailout of Wall Street, but if Jim Martin had been our Senator then he would have voted for it too no matter what he said during the recent campaign. The truth is that there were two votes in Congress on a bailout and the Republicans voted “NO” the first time around. The Democrats voted “YES” TWO in two different votes. Jim Martin would have voted “YES” TWO times also. Think hard about this my friends and then I think you’ll see we should vote for Saxby Chambliss.

By Steve

November 5, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

Saxby is the ultimate politician who will say or do anything to get elected. That being said, I’d be willing to look past that if someone is an effective legislator. Saxby Chambliss, however, is one of the most authoritarian legislators out there. He has a 7% rating from the ACLU and a 0% rating from the League of Conservation Voters. These numbers are sickening to anyone who respects the environment or values their individual rights. I know Libertarians out there fall for his fair tax stance, but how many rights are you willing to give up for that?

By the Fiscal Liberal Socialist Saxby

November 5, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

Draft Dodger..Socialist Bail Out Supporter..What a Terror to have in the Senate another 6 wasteful years..Iraq is another Vietnam for chicken hawks Bush,Cheney,Saxby,McCain,-Fair Tax for AIG,GOLDMAN SACHS,COUNTRYWIDE,etc.— but not the middle class who built this country and watched the fiscal Liberal Saxby help bring our economy to ruin.——Support VETERANS against SOCIALIST SAXBY

By Pack Your Bags, Sax

November 5, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

Saxby is a slimy and evil as they come. Remember when he painted Max Cleland, a disabled veteran, as a terrorist? Remember Saxby’s election platform… that he could kiss Dubya’s butt better than anyone else?

I’d work tirelessly to elect ANYONE if it means getting rid of Saxby.

Oh - and the unfair tax? I think Cox should fire Boortz the buffoon. Governor Cox would have had no sympathy for such foolishness.

By wareagle

November 5, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

Chambliss is back over 50%. THANK GOD!

By Copyleft

November 5, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

Let’s hope Saxby continues to follow the failed example of John McCain: whine about his opponent and never offer any positive reason to vote for himself.

That will give Martin, and sanity, an easy victory.

By PMC

November 5, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

Please for the love of all that is good and holy let this be over.

NO MORE CAMPAIGN ADDS. These two idiots have wasted more money on crap than mushroom farmers.

By GaVoter

November 5, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

If only Jane Kidd had done her job - this was from a March 7, 2007 interview

“…the new chairwoman asks to be judged by the party’s performance in the ‘08 U.S. Senate race against Republican incumbent Saxby Chambliss.

“It would be wonderful if we could win. But it’s critical that we run a great candidate and a great race. I do think it’s an opportunity to win, because Chambliss has a record, and plenty that Democrats can talk about,” Kidd said.”

http://crackersquire.blogspot.com/2007/03/democrats-new-leader-jane-kidd-hits.html

By Maybe 2012

November 5, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

Jim Martin lied about the FairTax in order to frighten poor people. That is dirty. The FairTax would help everyone, including the poor. It just gets rid of the IRS and the lobbists. So Keep Saxby.

By Dean

November 5, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this

this text will be boldedFair tax I’ve always believed in the “fair tax” concept, because all taxes are reflected in the cost of products, hence are in reality sales taxes. Unfortunately it’ll never fly because politicians the true tax load hidden.

By yurgus

November 5, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

“Max WAS soft on terrorists and weak on defense. Why is stating the facts a problem.”

How do you quantify this? Oh, forget it - it’s like asking a stone wall about its porosity…

Georgia is chock-full of ignoramuses like this who voted for Bush twice. I could care less if Jim Martin is Jim Crack-Corn - he gets my money - Chambliss is the pits and needs to go. He’s done nothing for Georgia!

By Lou

November 5, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

I am a conservative but could not bring myself to vote for Saxby. He is a pure opportunist plain and simple. He was going to throw us all under the bus and support the immigration proposal until his office received a “gazillion” emails opposing it, and then he stood with the Democrats on that awful off shore drilling bill preventing drilling within 50 miles of shore. How stupid is that. No this man has no convictions. I will stay home for the runoff! This guy will throw us under the bus unless we stand in front of it.

By GeorgiaPeach

November 5, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

Chambliss doesn’t deserve relection after what he did to Max Cleland. He’s done nothing in the Senate but haul Georgie’s water. Throw the bum out!!

By Maybe 2012

November 5, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this

Dean, They won’t let it pass because they use the tax code to let lobbiests bribe them for tax favors. We need to releave all the crooks of their lucretive positions.

By Saxby-the rubber stamp for Bush/Cheney

November 5, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

Not so fast Draft Dodger,..the people of the great state of Georgia are fed up with Saxby and have spoken against you.—Why did Saxby get less votes than McCain,because even many Republicans are tired of your so called representationall the Georgia G.O.P. Congressmen voted against the bailout,but not Saxby.*—-the rubber stamp for “W” whether right or wrong.

By Another White Voter

November 5, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

Saxby needs to be flushed down the political toilet for his rubber-stamping of whatever Dubya wanted to do. His days are numbered.

By Richard

November 5, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

The “other Richard” at 10:41 a.m. is absolutely right. I agree with him 100%.

By Larry

November 5, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

After Chambliss supported this bailout I vowed never to vote for him again. I voted for Alan Buckley in the general election and I guess I’ll have to just not vote in the runoff since I can’t vote for Martin either.

By Georgia Voter

November 5, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

Mr. Martin:

Show some grace and concede. It will be better for everyone, including you.

By RicknATL

November 5, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

The choices are a vietnam veteran who stood up to an overbearing republican governor and a nazi wannabee senator who is in lock step with bush (tax cuts for the rich at the expense of the middle class).

By Jeff

November 5, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

Saxby Chambliss justs looks like a crook. His economic plan is just a reflection of GWBush. Now that George is out and Barack is in….it’s time for Saxby to pack up and go home. Your time is up. GET OUT!

By Barb Lucas

November 5, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

Maybe 2012 has an exceedingly brilliant idea to get rid of the IRS and the lobbyists. I cannot conceive of this country EVER getting rid of the IRS; however, we need to work diligently to get rid of the lobbyists as much as possible. But, alas, I’m afraid they are like fleas in August—-they are here to stay and there is nothing we can do about it as long as our elected leaders keep cozying up to them.

By repub

November 5, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

Maybe the republicans should wear all black like the minority democrats are today when Martin loses.

By JC

November 5, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

I’ve known Jimmy Martin all my life and he is EXACTLY what we need in politics. A real Christian and humble church elder, not a blowhard; a courageous Vietnam vet; not a chicken hawk blowhard; an intellectually curious leader not a simple-minded blowhard.

Chambless is a dirty and dishonorable politician who recently was photographed admiring his own portrait that Capitol lobbyists gave him for his service (to them. Disgraceful.

By southern hope

November 5, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

why should Martin concede if he won the race?

that’s a new twist, I have to say….concede to show you have “grace”….damn the voters! LOL

By scout

November 5, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

This election flies in the face of MLK who wanted people judged by the content of their charcater and not the color of their skin. A man has been elected solely on the color of his skin without as much as a glance at this character.

By Daniel

November 5, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

What a bonus. I get to vote against Saxby Chambliss twice!

By ....Breaking News

November 5, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

Saxby is below 50% again, THANK goodness!

By JerryT

November 5, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

Saxby has no conscience. He’s looking out for Saxby, no one else.

By getreal

November 5, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

Yeah, Georgia has shown real disdain for the new federal government. Let’s make sure that Georgia has absolutely no influence whatesoever at the national level by sending Saxby back where he won’t be able to do a thing.

No point sending Jimmy Martin where he would be part of the governing party and be able to represent Georgians in a real way.

By getreal

November 5, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

Yeah, Georgia has shown real disdain for the new federal government. Let’s make sure that Georgia has absolutely no influence whatesoever at the national level by sending Saxby back where he won’t be able to do a thing.

No point sending Jimmy Martin where he would be part of the governing party and be able to represent Georgians in a real way.

By GA Dog

November 5, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

I served our great country for 8 years, I have no respect for draft dodgers and I sure enough don’t trust them when the going gets tough.They will simply bail out on you, they won’t fight to the end for whats right for all people.They will simply find a bail out route thats safe and comfortable for themselves.Trust me, read the history of Fair Tax, its nothing really fair about it. To get our great country back on track,we are going to have to do what is not popular,Reagan and Clintons tax plan is the only thing that will correct the mistakes of the previous eight years.I don’t won’t to pass our country’s debt on to my children and there children.Our leaders in the past did not do it to us and we should follow suit and do the right thing to correct our economy and reduce the national debt so that our country can be strong again. We can thentake our place as the leaders of the free world as we should be. It will take tough, unpopular decisions to get us their. But, it is the right thing to do. Give me the veteran Jim Martin,he’ll help fight it out to its rightful end for all people, no matter how tough it may get.

By Matt

November 5, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

This Georgia senate race included some of the most vicious and misleading attack ads (from both sides) I have ever seen. I really don’t look forward to another month of campaigning.

By GA On MY mind

November 5, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

I served our great country for 8 years, I have no respect for draft dodgers and I sure enough don’t trust them when the going gets tough.They will simply bail out on you, they won’t fight to the end for whats right for all people.They will simply find a bail out route thats safe and comfortable for themselves.Trust me, read the history of Fair Tax, its nothing really fair about it. To get our great country back on track,we are going to have to do what is not popular,Reagan and Clintons tax plan is the only thing that will correct the mistakes of the previous eight years.I don’t won’t to pass our country’s debt on to my children and there children.Our leaders in the past did not do it to us and we should follow suit and do the right thing to correct our economy and reduce the national debt so that our country can be strong again. We can thentake our place as the leaders of the free world as we should be. It will take tough, unpopular decisions to get us their. But, it is the right thing to do. Give me the veteran Jim Martin,he’ll help fight it out to its rightful end for all people, no matter how tough it may get.

By DirtyDawg

November 5, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

My thoughts, for what they’re worth…still no way I’m rewarding Republicans with my vote after the disaster of the past eight years…I had my first opportunity yesterday to ‘get even’ with Saxby for his heinous treatment of Max six years ago, and now it looks like I’ll have another one Dec 2…even a state full of peckerwoods can smell the coffee, and/or the stench of a rotting political party (and you know who I mean), or feel which way the wind’s blowing and realize that the only hope Georgia has to begin to show that there are at least some ‘enlightened’ folks down this way is to elect at least one statewide Democrat that can play a part in what will be a historically significant, Democratic-led, resurgence of what America was supposed to have stood for all along.

To my ‘conservative’ friends…don’t worry, if you play your cards right, we’ll put in a good word for you.

By Money Talks

November 5, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

GEORGIA VOTERS WAKE-UP! Saxby Chambliss IS A BUSH ‘YES’ MAN AND A BIG PART OF THE PROBLEM IN WASHINGTON. WHAT HAS HE DONE FOR GEORGIA? NOTHING. HOWEVER, HE GIVES BILLIONS OF YOUR TAX DOLLARS TO THE OVERPAID WALL STREET CEOs. WHO DO YOU THINK GOT THE BEST DEAL, GEORGIA TAXPAYERS OR WALL $TREET.

By GeezGuys

November 5, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

Going After Migrants, but Not Employers By STEVEN GREENHOUSE Published: April 16, 2006

AS they fanned into the Vidalia onion fields of Georgia, the 45 federal agents were doing exactly what they thought they were supposed to do. It was 1998, and they had just arrested 21 illegal immigrant farm workers and were about to round up hundreds more. But the raid met with a stinging rebuke from what might have seemed a surprising source: two powerful Republicans from Georgia’s Congressional delegation. Saxby Chambliss then a representative and now a senator, accused immigration officials of using “bullying tactics,” while Senator Paul Coverdell denounced “a moonshine raid” against “honest farmers who are simply trying to get their products from the field to the marketplace.” The Immigration and Naturalization Service backed down, granting temporary amnesty to illegal onion pickers in 19 Georgia counties.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/16/weekinreview/16greenhouse.html?pagewanted=all

By MaxieGrrrl

November 5, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

Just count all the dayum votes.

By Obama Voter

November 5, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

I hope this goes to a run-off and Obama comes down here to campaign for Martin! I dont particularly like Martin that much, but I dont care for the policies Saxy supported while in office (Bush) and there is nothing under his belt to prove any accomplishment of change- same ol’ republican machine!! FIRE SAXBY

By SAXBYism equals SOCIALism

November 5, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

Veterans For Anybody But Saxby!

By Eye Opener

November 5, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

Here’s a thought for you blind Saxby drones: look at his CHARACTER, RECORD, and HISTORY, and then decide. What you learn will not be pretty.

Saxby Chambliss cares about ONE thing—Saxby Chambliss. He dodged the draft, and then had the NERVE to run a shameful campaign calling Max Cleland—a triple amputee Vietnam vet—unpatriotic.

He’s trying to use same deplorable tactics and lies to ride to Washington again. Why do you think Saxby didn’t have A SINGLE AD where he just announced his positions without attacking Jim Martin? It’s because there is virtually NOTHING good that has come from his stint as a politician or a human being.

There’s a reason so many Georgians didn’t let Saxby pull the wool over their eyes this time. Republican, Democrat, whatever—do your own research and you’ll reach the same conclusion.

VOTE JIM MARTIN for GEORGIANS

By Obama Voter

November 5, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

I hope this goes to a run-off and Obama comes down here to campaign for Martin! I dont particularly like Martin that much, but I dont care for the policies Saxy supported while in office (Bush) and there is nothing under his belt to prove any accomplishment of change- same ol’ republican machine!! FIRE SAXBY

By Obama Voter

November 5, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

I hope this goes to a run-off and Obama comes down here to campaign for Martin! I dont particularly like Martin that much, but I dont care for the policies Saxy supported while in office (Bush) and there is nothing under his belt to prove any accomplishment of change- same ol’ republican machine!! FIRE SAXBY

By Big Boy

November 5, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

I HAVE NEVER SEEN AN AD AS DISHONEST AS THE ONE MARTIN PUT OUT ABOUT CHAMBLISS WANTING TO HAVE A 28% SALES TAX ADDED ON. THE MAN IS A STONE COLD LIAR. DON’T NEED HIM IN CONGRESS.

By Anon

November 5, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

Saxby Chambliss is an honorable person and a good friend from my personal experience (Though I know him only through my granddad). Having him represent Georgia in Washington is something I welcome wholeheartedly.

By Red

November 5, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

Have we all forgotten what Saxby has done for us in the Senate? Did he do anything to help economics, gas prices, or increase jobs? Maybe not.

But, he did introduce Resoluton 262:

Recognizing July as “National Watermelon Month” will provide the watermelon industry with many avenues to not only market their product but also educate the public about the health benefits associated with consuming watermelon through different watermelon related programs and activities.

I happen to love watermelon, but since I lost my job, I am unable to afford one!

By Money Talks

November 5, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this

GEORGIA VOTERS WAKE-UP! Saxby Chambliss IS A BUSH ‘YES’ MAN AND A BIG PART OF THE PROBLEM IN WASHINGTON. WHAT HAS HE DONE FOR GEORGIA? NOTHING. HOWEVER, HE GIVES BILLIONS OF YOUR TAX DOLLARS TO THE OVERPAID WALL STREET CEOs. WHO DO YOU THINK GOT THE BEST DEAL, GEORGIA TAXPAYERS OR WALL $TREET.

By Money Talks

November 5, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

GEORGIA VOTERS WAKE-UP! Saxby Chambliss IS A BUSH ‘YES’ MAN AND A BIG PART OF THE PROBLEM IN WASHINGTON. WHAT HAS HE DONE FOR GEORGIA? NOTHING. HOWEVER, HE GIVES BILLIONS OF YOUR TAX DOLLARS TO THE OVERPAID WALL STREET CEOs. WHO DO YOU THINK GOT THE BEST DEAL, GEORGIA TAXPAYERS OR WALL $TREET.

By BYeBYe Checkenhawk

November 5, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

Saxby is a disgrace to Georgia. Shamebliss is a poster boy for corporate socialism and tax breaks for outsourcing American jobs. Name one thing he has accomplished in 6 years.

By shane

November 5, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

You guys are right the deficit was ALL created by a republican George W. None of it was created by Clinton at all was it……Bush of course has to take the beatings that Clinton(democrate) screwed up while he was in office. bush has created some stuff….but my god stop blamming at take some responsibilty Democrates, good lord know wonder people hate politics, all everyone does is sit back and complain and rarely lifts a finger to do anything good. I voted republican, but I hope Obama does a good job and start to try to fix the economy before his four years are up, good luck to him. It was great to see history in the making.

By rc

November 5, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

saxby is so over rated; martin cleaned his clock in the debates and on issues. but because mr draft dodger is a good ole boy in this goat roper state, we’ll likely have him again. i do thing johnny is doing a decent job as senator.

By Money Talks

November 5, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

GEORGIA VOTERS WAKE-UP! Saxby Chambliss IS A BUSH ‘YES’ MAN AND A BIG PART OF THE PROBLEM IN WASHINGTON. WHAT HAS HE DONE FOR GEORGIA? NOTHING. HOWEVER, HE GIVES BILLIONS OF YOUR TAX DOLLARS TO THE OVERPAID WALL STREET CEOs. WHO DO YOU THINK GOT THE BEST DEAL, GEORGIA TAXPAYERS OR WALL $TREET.

By shaun

November 5, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

many of the posts on this page prove what a bunch of close minded idiots GA Republicans are. In the words of David Gergen - the republican party has turned into the party of old white men.

By Eye Opener

November 5, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

Here’s a thought for you blind Saxby drones: look at his CHARACTER, RECORD, and HISTORY, and then decide. What you learn will not be pretty.

Saxby Chambliss cares about ONE thing—Saxby Chambliss. He dodged the draft, and then had the NERVE to run a shameful campaign calling Max Cleland—a triple amputee Vietnam vet—unpatriotic.

He’s trying to use same deplorable tactics and lies to ride to Washington again. Why do you think Saxby didn’t have A SINGLE AD where he just announced his positions without attacking Jim Martin? It’s because there is virtually NOTHING good that has come from his stint as a politician or a human being.

There’s a reason so many Georgians didn’t let Saxby pull the wool over their eyes this time. Republican, Democrat, whatever—do your own research and you’ll reach the same conclusion.

VOTE JIM MARTIN for GEORGIANS

By Georgian

November 5, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

Chambliss is scum. He’s in trouble not because of Barack Obama, but because he has not particularly well served the people in Georgia. You can bet that the Democrats, who still have a war chest full of money, are going to descend on this state in droves. Martin will win the run-off, since Chambliss spent six years in lock-step with Bush. Some Republlicans still don’t get it. It wasn’t just Democrats who rejected them so soundly this year; it was the nearly 40% of the population who are independants. Georgia is on its way to going blue again. It never has been a Republican state, but only switched because of the wink-and-a-nod racism that has been prevelent in the GOP since 1980.

By Money Talks

November 5, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this

GEORGIA VOTERS WAKE-UP! Saxby Chambliss IS A BUSH ‘YES’ MAN AND A BIG PART OF THE PROBLEM IN WASHINGTON. WHAT HAS HE DONE FOR GEORGIA? NOTHING. HOWEVER, HE GIVES BILLIONS OF YOUR TAX DOLLARS TO THE OVERPAID WALL STREET CEOs. WHO DO YOU THINK GOT THE BEST DEAL, GEORGIA TAXPAYERS OR WALL $TREET.

By Money Talks

November 5, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

GEORGIA VOTERS WAKE-UP! Saxby Chambliss IS A BUSH ‘YES’ MAN AND A BIG PART OF THE PROBLEM IN WASHINGTON. WHAT HAS HE DONE FOR GEORGIA? NOTHING. HOWEVER, HE GIVES BILLIONS OF YOUR TAX DOLLARS TO THE OVERPAID WALL STREET CEOs. WHO DO YOU THINK GOT THE BEST DEAL, GEORGIA TAXPAYERS OR WALL $TREET.

By chiflado

November 5, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

Saxby is for the banks and the rich folks who whine about the taxes they don’t pay. Get rid of the corrupt jerks who have sold this country to their lowest bidding friends and poisoned its name throughout the world!

By ND

November 5, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

Buckley was clearly the most knowledgeable and least mud-slinging candidate between the three, which is why I voted for him despite voting Obama for president. Neither Chambliss nor Martin is going to be good for Georgia or the country.

By Real Men Vote Saxby Out

November 5, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

Our economy and our military were terrorized by Saxby and his Senate votes of mass destruction.

By Timmo

November 5, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

Saxby represents Georgia well, and except for about ten counties of the 159, which ten hold both large numbers of the economically privileged and welfare recipients - a fact and not a slam, Saxby remains the choice of most workers and middle class. He is not a flame thrower or a name caller, and that is what some of us like. The party changeover in Congress in 2006 is the problem. Pelosi and Reid are poor leaders for financial accountability. .

By ahill@wand.org

November 5, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

Time for Georgia to catch up with the rest of the nation and shut down backwoods, good ol’ boy politics - Good Bye Saxby

By CAC

November 5, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

Wake up people! The Wall Street Crisis developed from Jimmy Carter and Billy Clinton and Obama’s good friends the thugs at Acorn, pushing and bullying banks into giving “subprime loans” to people who couldn’t qualify for a conventional loan, nor could they afford to pay them back when the interest rate was raised. If Congress hadn’t bailed out the banks, what do you think would have happened the next time you needed a car loan or tried to buy a house or buy something with a credit card? Businesses were already being frozen out of the credit market just those few days before the “fix” was announced. Do you not understand that many many jobs would have been lost? Are you really that stupid? If the whole credit market had been allowed to completely melt down, you would have been screaming at Congress to DO SOMEHTING to fix it!

By choate

November 5, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this

I sense a lot of bitterness and nonsensical ranting here from a group of folks that just won big in the last election. Congratulations on a hard-fought win. Please try and show a little class, tact, and dignity in the meantime.

You aren’t in the north anymore, you filthy Yankee scum. Wipe the foam off your mouths and try and get a hold of yourselves.

By GetaLifeHaters

November 5, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

After Barack was able to BUY a job after a lie, I thought all you HATERS would go away…at least for a while. No such luck :( Haters will always find something to hate on. What a way to go through life…I pity you all.

By GetaLifeHaters

November 5, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

After Barack was able to BUY a job after a lie, I thought all you HATERS would go away…at least for a while. No such luck :( Haters will always find something to hate on. What a way to go through life…I pity you all.

By Niki

November 5, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

I did not vote for Chambliss because he voted YES on the bailout plan. I voted for the libertarian Alan Buckley.

I think the direction that Chambliss votes is why the Republican party is headed in the direction away from TRUE conservative fiscal policy.

(o god. and his immigration stance. kill me now).

I wish Chambliss could be someone I WANTED to vote for versus the lesser of two evils.

By ann

November 5, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this

Hey folks, if you check over your incomes and your taxes (pre-tax income, not adjusted…just your pay rate, and look at the taxes you pay on it, I think most of you will find that you are right around 25%. Food for thought. Some change is more buzz than substance….

By kim

November 5, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

CAC, if it’s all Clinton and Carter’s fault, why didn’t the republican lawmmakers fight to change these unjust policies when they had the chance?\ After all, they knew it was wrong.

they seem to know an awful lot about how it happened and who was responsible.why did they wait until now to start speaking out?

By DollarDawg

November 5, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

Does anyone besides me find it ludicrous that a man who basically nicknamed himself the “steely eyed hawk” took multiple deferrals to avoid serving his country in Viet Nam?

He wasn’t so “steely eyed” when his own carcass was on the line.

By kim

November 5, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this

If the economy tanking is all Clinton and Carter’s fault, why didn’t the Republican lawmakers fight against such unjust policies and change them? They had plenty of opportunity…..

Apparently they knew it but just forgot to mention it until the crisis, lucky for them they share no part in the blame.

By doug

November 5, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

I will vote against anyone who supports the FairTax.

By ProudGeogian

November 5, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

With all due deference to those who says that Chambliss did this and that to Max Cleland. Sorry folks, but you let him get away with it by voting him into office. Now you have a chance to get on the right side of God by voting Chambliss out of office. Jim Martin is not my ideal candidate either, but Georgia deserves far better than Saxby Chambliss.

By Manuel J Torres

November 5, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

Come on Georgia! Let’s get Fired Up! Let’s get Ready to Roll! Let’s send Saxby back to his chicken franchise! Martin for Senate!

By Amy

November 5, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

PALIN FAN: ARE YOU REALLY SERIOUS? “The same could be said for the McCain supporters who showed up in an effort to keep a black man from becoming president. Now that the battle is over, they will most likely stay home too.” People voted for McCain for other things …. I dislike Chabliss as much as the next Republican, but I LOVE the fair tax, so I have to vote for him!

By Money Talks

November 5, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

GEORGIA VOTERS WAKE-UP! Saxby Chambliss IS A BUSH ‘YES’ MAN AND A BIG PART OF THE PROBLEM IN WASHINGTON. WHAT HAS HE DONE FOR GEORGIA? NOTHING. HOWEVER, HE GIVES BILLIONS OF YOUR TAX DOLLARS TO THE OVERPAID WALL STREET CEOs. WHO DO YOU THINK GOT THE BEST DEAL, GEORGIA TAXPAYERS OR WALL $TREET.

By Money Talks

November 5, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

GEORGIA VOTERS WAKE-UP! Saxby Chambliss IS A BUSH ‘YES’ MAN AND A BIG PART OF THE PROBLEM IN WASHINGTON. WHAT HAS HE DONE FOR GEORGIA? NOTHING. HOWEVER, HE GIVES BILLIONS OF YOUR TAX DOLLARS TO THE OVERPAID WALL STREET CEOs. WHO DO YOU THINK GOT THE BEST DEAL, GEORGIA TAXPAYERS OR WALL $TREET.

By Enough Saxby

November 5, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

A runoff? Great, another chance for Georgia to embarrass itself before the rest of the nation. Because we seem to favor do-noting order takers in our statewide politicians, we can look forward to another 6 years of Sen. Chambliss on the missing persons list.

Has any US Senator made their presence less known than Saxby has? I have yet to see him appear on any sunday morning news show, on any piece of legislation, or on any agenda beyond the nebulous concept of “Georgia Values”, that he espoused this campaign. What are the Georgia Values of which he speaks? Judging by his actions the last 6 years, I would conclude he is referring to Do-Nothingism, Stand-Stillness, and No-Sponsorship - all qualities we discriminating Georgians want represented to the rest of the country, right?

While the rest of the country has at last showed some maturity in who it sends to Washington, you can be certain that with the re-election of Chambliss, Georgia will remain sufficiently on the sidelines when it comes to seizing opportunity to direct our future. Chambliss is like a ballplayer who was finally called up to the major leagues, but decided he would rather sit on the bench than start in the lineup.

A state which once referred to itself as “Empire State of the South”, signifying a ray of light in a region otherwise cast deep in shadow, Georgia has fallen steadily backwards. As a state, we are no longer a symbol of progress, but a case of Has-Beens that once had a chance at becoming a leader, but gave up too easily to wallow in deluded self-admiration. The next time you here some state politician use the phrase “Great State of Georgia”, ask yourself, what Greatness is such that it must be constantly reminded in speech and phrase and print.

No single election can change our destination by itself. But if we are ever to change, it must start somewhere. Would a state that is truly Great be represented by a Saxby Chambliss?

By mountainman

November 5, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

Someone on this forum said that Martin is a true Christian and an elder in his church. No person or church can be both pro-abortion and truly Christian, and Martin is very much pro-abortion and belongs to a pro-abortion party.

I don’t know what Chambliss’s actual beliefs are but at least he is pro-life and pro-2nd Amendment in the political realm, and his position on those issues alone will earn him my vote in a runoff against a false Christian who supports the murder of unborn babies..

By Money Talks

November 5, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

GEORGIA VOTERS WAKE-UP! Saxby Chambliss IS A BUSH ‘YES’ MAN AND A BIG PART OF THE PROBLEM IN WASHINGTON. WHAT HAS HE DONE FOR GEORGIA? NOTHING. HOWEVER, HE GIVES BILLIONS OF YOUR TAX DOLLARS TO THE OVERPAID WALL STREET CEOs. WHO DO YOU THINK GOT THE BEST DEAL, GEORGIA TAXPAYERS OR WALL $TREET.

By PALIN FAN

November 5, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

The same could be said for the McCain supporters who showed up in an effort to keep a black man from becoming president. Now that the battle is over, they will most likely stay home too.

By Money Talks

November 5, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

GEORGIA VOTERS WAKE-UP! Saxby Chambliss IS A BUSH ‘YES’ MAN AND A BIG PART OF THE PROBLEM IN WASHINGTON. WHAT HAS HE DONE FOR GEORGIA? NOTHING. HOWEVER, HE GIVES BILLIONS OF YOUR TAX DOLLARS TO THE OVERPAID WALL STREET CEOs. WHO DO YOU THINK GOT THE BEST DEAL, GEORGIA TAXPAYERS OR WALL $TREET.

By georgiapatriot

November 5, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

I CANNOT believe the comments posted here regarding Chambliss’ ads against Cleland when Obama’s campaign ran those repugnant ad’s about McCain’s inability to use a computer. Even Joe Biden denounced the ad. Yes, Max Cleland is a war hero but McCain is one as well. Chambliss, Draft Dodger? Maybe he was with Clinton during Vietnam. The bailout plan was supported by Chambliss but it was a Democrat plan and didn’t need any Republican votes to pass.

By CanyousayO

November 5, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

Georgia Patriot… the bailout was NOT a Democrat plan but Bush’s. Where have you been getting your news… Limbaugh or Hannity! Bring on a runoff - I will knock on 20 times the doors that I did for this one. GO JIM MARTIN!!!! Saxby Chambliss is SCUM!

By j salerno

November 5, 2008 6:12 PM | Link to this

Hey, Richard, you ought to look closely at the two bailout packages that were voted on by Congress. They are both corporate welfare, but the first one was better than the one that got passed. Republicans and some Democrats held out for pork in the second package; that wasn’t responsibility that stayed their hands the first time around, it was greed. The original proposal from the W. (Worst) administration was by definition the worst of all. Big surprise: our money is going to finance corporate mergers and buyouts, not to unfreeze credit. IMHO, anybody who is badmouthing Max Cleland ought to take a good look in the mirror and decide on a course of self improvement.

By DJ Allen

November 5, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this

After what Chambliss did to Max Cleland, a true American hero, anyone who supports him is lower than pond scum. The only people Saxby Chambliss helps are people with the last name Chambliss. The DNC is setting up camp as we speak. Saxby needs to start packing his carpet-bag. He’s done.

By DJ Allen

November 5, 2008 7:01 PM | Link to this

After what Chambliss did to Max Cleland, a true American hero, anyone who supports him is lower than pond scum. The only people Saxby Chambliss helps are people with the last name Chambliss. The DNC is setting up camp as we speak. Saxby needs to start packing his carpet-bag. He’s done.

By Robundle

November 5, 2008 7:05 PM | Link to this

Jim Martin is the best person for the job! I have known this guy for 10 years, and he is smart, experienced, and cares about his constituents. He also is a war veteran. You can’t say any of those things about Chambliss. Get out and vote in the runnoff for Jim. If he wins, Georgia wins!

By Robundle

November 5, 2008 7:10 PM | Link to this

Jim Martin is the best person for the job! I have known this guy for 10 years, and he is smart, experienced, and cares about his constituents. He also is a war veteran. You can’t say any of those things about Chambliss. Get out and vote in the runnoff for Jim. If he wins, Georgia wins!

By Copyleft

November 5, 2008 7:35 PM | Link to this

No person or church can be both pro-abortion and truly Christian, and Martin is very much pro-abortion and belongs to a pro-abortion party.

Fortunately, you don’t get to decide what a “true Christian” is. Jesus does.

And I know plenty of Christians who are tired of being ORDERED to vote on a single issue and ignore all the other Christian values they cherish… like peace, justice, caring for the poor and homeless, stewardship of the earth, ending the death penalty, etc.

Abortion as a ‘wedge’ issue is dying along with the evangelical influence on the GOP. And both the Republican Party and America will be better for the change.

By SE GA LADY

November 5, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this

Do you think Martin will fail to add the truth to his campaign ad this time around? He said Saxby wanted to raise the taxes to 23%, but he conveniently forgot to add that this would be for sales tax only, and there would be no federal income tax, if this came to fruition.

By Jim Smith

November 5, 2008 7:47 PM | Link to this

Open letter to President Obama:

Dear Mr. President.

Change can only happen if people are ready to accept that they have to change.

Good luck.

Your country, America

By third trymeister

November 5, 2008 7:54 PM | Link to this

My Mom wanted to abort me but they didn’t have coat-hangers, such a shame maybe the world would’nt be so f=upped if I wher aborted, the self-righteous masturbaters would lighten up

By Obama supporter

November 6, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this

The only thing a Chambliss/Martin runoff is going to do is allow Chambliss to win by a larger margin. Saxby won on Tuesday (49.9% to 46.7%) and he will win again on Dec 2.

By David Schwalje

November 6, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

Saxby Chambliss… shirked his duty when it was his time to serve (in Vietnam)… multiple times his draft numbers came up and each time he chose to take deferments he sent other kids to take his place in Vietnam. Did these kids make it home ok??? Did they get to have kids??? Did their kids become lobbyists??? It is easy to talk tough when it is someone else’s blood. Saxby Chambliss shirked his duty when it was his time to serve. Looking t the counties where there are military bases I see many other military families have voted against Saxby Chambliss. He needs to go. Vote him out of office.

By David Schwalje

November 6, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

Saxby Chambliss… shirked his duty when it was his time to serve (in Vietnam)… multiple times his draft numbers came up and each time he chose to take deferments he sent other kids to take his place in Vietnam. Did these kids make it home ok??? Did they get to have kids??? Did their kids become lobbyists??? It is easy to talk tough when it is someone else’s blood. Saxby Chambliss shirked his duty when it was his time to serve. Looking at the counties where there are military bases I see many other military families have voted against Saxby Chambliss. He needs to go. Vote him out of office.

By David Schwalje

November 6, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

Saxby Chambliss… shirked his duty when it was his time to serve (in Vietnam)… multiple times his draft numbers came up and each time he chose to take deferments he sent other kids to take his place in Vietnam. Did these kids make it home ok??? Did they get to have kids??? Did their kids become lobbyists??? It is easy to talk tough when it is someone else’s blood. Saxby Chambliss shirked his duty when it was his time to serve. Looking at the counties where there are military bases I see many other military families have voted against Saxby Chambliss. He needs to go. Vote him out of office.

By David Schwalje

November 6, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

Saxby Chambliss… shirked his duty when it was his time to serve (in Vietnam)… multiple times his draft numbers came up and each time he chose to take deferments he sent other kids to take his place in Vietnam. Did these kids make it home ok??? Did they get to have kids??? Did their kids become lobbyists??? It is easy to talk tough when it is someone else’s blood. Saxby Chambliss shirked his duty when it was his time to serve. Looking at the counties where there are military bases I see many other military families have voted against Saxby Chambliss. He needs to go. Vote him out of office.

By Obama supporter

November 6, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

The only thing a Chambliss/Martin runoff is going to do is allow Chambliss to win by a larger margin. Saxby won on Tuesday (49.9% to 46.7%) and he will win again on Dec 2.

By Deb

November 6, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

I saw many comments here on the “Fair Tax.” I did quite a lot of study on this previously, so want to clear up a couple of things.

The reason that people are against it is that it should never be passed UNLESS the bill also INCLUDES ABOLISHMENT OF THE IRS IN THE SAME BILL! The problem is that if it isn’t done this way, the tax will go on top of the IRS income tax … not instead of it.

In reference to another comment, the IRS doesn’t decide where our money goes. It is strictly the “POLICE” for the Federal Reserve to make sure they get their money. We don’t need the IRS if the Fair Tax is set up correctly … that is, the stores and businesses that charge tax now will just collect and turn in the additional tax as well. Certain large items such as homes are suppose to be exempt. It’s been awhile since I researched it several years ago, so I can’t remember if food is taxed … probably not, although they tax our food in Georgia!

The Federal Reserve is not the “government.” It is a private corporation that begun in 1933. Only one of its 12 or 13 owners is American (I believe it is Rockefeller). The money goes out of the country. Think of it as a great big credit card for our Government with no limits! You can easily confirm this by doing you own research.

Therefore, if the Fair Tax were set up correctly, people who can afford to buy more pay more tax. People who buy less pay less tax.

Whether or not you agree with the concept, it is important that you know the facts. Of course, how can we trust our Government to pass a valid and safe Fair Tax law, and abolish the IRS, after the way it screwed us with the Bailout Bill!

Thank you.

By Nolan

November 6, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

As a Vietnam Vet, I would feel nauseated voting for that scumbag Chambliss. I usually vote Republican, but I voted straight ticket Democratic this election. I won’t hesitate to vote against Chambliss in a runoff.

By Gary Rowell

November 6, 2008 6:25 PM | Link to this

I live in Oregon and just survived a nasty US Senate race in which our two term Republican incumbant bit the dust.

As blue as Oregon is, we finally have two Democrats representing our left coast interests. But a Georgia Democrat is not the same as an Oregon Democrat.

The southern hospitality that you kind folks in Georgia can offer to the rest of America is to do what Oregon did - vote out the incumbant and send Jim Martin to the US Senate. Your kind consideration is appreciated.

And I understand the DNCC ads - we got ‘em here too. But hell, this is Saxby Chambliss we are talking about - do you ever wonder how much of those DNCC ads might be actually true?????

Thanks to all Georgians who are going to consider the outcome of the make up of the US Senate - and vote for Jim Martin.