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In reply to the discussion: Saxby Chambliss has announced that he is retiring from the Senate [View all]indepat
(20,899 posts)51. Good riddance to this rotten, loathsome, and
shamelessly slimy POS, as would be any draft dodger who had slimed a genuine war hero and casualty.
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WilliamPitt
Jan 2013
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Sadly, there is a long line of GOPers just as calloused, bigoted and ignorant waiting to run.
Hoyt
Jan 2013
#11
I should think Attention Monger Newt Gingrich might consider a run as well. It's one way to keep
MADem
Jan 2013
#33
I'm also a Georgia resident and I live in the reddest county in the state, Cherokee,
RebelOne
Jan 2013
#52
Chambliss quit for the same reason Harkin did. Barrow barely wins in his district.
daa
Jan 2013
#116
I dunno. I think he's moved on. Perhaps the Mayor of Atlanta? He's pretty dynamic.
MADem
Jan 2013
#34
He can't win statewide. Frankly, I can't think of any Dem who can win statewide.
beachmom
Jan 2013
#85
A little realism is good, but so's a lot of audacity of hope (to use an old term).
MADem
Jan 2013
#108
Hee hee. The GOP would probably trademark the quality, if they thought they could turn it to their
MADem
Jan 2013
#106
Fuck Saxby, indeed. I despise that man for what he did to Max. May I associate myself with your
MADem
Jan 2013
#28
Claims he's leaving because of "legislative gridlock and partisan posturing" - LOL
klook
Jan 2013
#46
Well, they often say that...I am guessing he hates being in the minority in the Senate, at best.
MADem
Jan 2013
#48
Saxy Chambliss should (fill in the blank) for his actions towards Max Cleland
DainBramaged
Jan 2013
#45
Yes, I am glad that Saxby (what kind of name is that?) is leaving the Senate...
Swede Atlanta
Jan 2013
#60
He actually does talk like that. And the rightwing talk radio hosts mock him in that affected
Erose999
Jan 2013
#78
He's a vile human being. He didn't deserve that seat, and I don't care what
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#63
If Saxby crawls on his knees to Max Cleland's home in order to kiss Max's ass, I will then ...
11 Bravo
Jan 2013
#67
Thankfully, it'll be an election. I know talk radio fuckheads Un-Abel and Eric Erickkkson are
Erose999
Jan 2013
#80
Didn't Obama lose Georgia by only 10-12 points in the last election? Would it be possible,
madinmaryland
Jan 2013
#92