Chambliss was reported as saying that the "people all around the world truly had their eyes on Georgia, and you have delivered tonight a strong message to the world that conservative Georgian values matter". The election, which has been going on since November 4th, due to Chambliss's inability to win the majority vote in a three-person race, marks the end of the dream for a filibuster proof senate. An interesting fact is that this is the first time since 1992 that Georgia has held a run-off election.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Saxby Destroys Hopes for Filibuster Proof Seante
When the 2008 general election began results on the senate races began to indicate something that has not happened for over thirty years; a filibuster proof senate. The democrats were beginning to have hopes that they may not only have control of the senate but also be filibuster proof. However this dream was shot dead on Tuesday, December 2nd, when Republican Senator Saxby Chambliss was elected over his opponent, Democrat Jim Martin.
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Chambliss' success could have come from Sarah Palin's campaigning for him. It's a shame that the Senate won't be filibuster proof because the Senate has been so inefficient. Partisanship only impedes the American system.
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