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Friday, January 25, 2013

Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss Won't Seek Re-Election in 2014

He says his decision to leave office is "about frustration."

  Georgia's Senior Senator, Republican Saxby Chambliss, announced Friday that he won't be seeking a third term in 2014. According to a statement on the Senator's Website: Today, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., released the following statement: “After much contemplation and reflection, I have decided not to run for re-election to the Senate in 2014. ‘This is a decision Julianne and I have thought through and prayed about for many weeks. I am humbled by and grateful for the extraordinary trust of Georgians, who have allowed me to represent them for 20 years in the United States House and Senate. “I am proud of my conservative voting record in fulfilling those duties. In 2008, I was honored to receive more votes than any other statewide …

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3:36 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013

Another victim of Grover Norquist and the extremist wing. Well I guess we can close the book now on Fair Tax.   more ›

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