The magic number...60?

Written by: DFA Staff on Oct 31, 2008 3:12 PM EDT

As many of you know, there is a chance that we can reach that powerful filbuster majority of 60 senate seats. There are hot races occuring in Oregon, North Carolina, and Georgia, yes I said Georgia.

Senator Saxby Chambliss, is up against against a tough fight for his senate seat in Georgia. The New York Times reported this morning that a record number of African America voters are heading to the polls in support of not only Barack Obama, but also Chambliss' Democractic opponent, Jim Martin.

This has gotten Saxby's attention:

The development is not lost on Mr. Chambliss. “There has always been a rush to the polls by African-Americans early,” he said at the square in Covington, a quick stop on a bus tour as the campaign entered its final week. He predicted the crowds of early voters would motivate Republicans to turn out. “It has also got our side energized, they see what is happening,” he said.

Hmmm....see what is happening? Seeing people vote or seeing African American's heading to the polls? And acdcording to The Politico:

The Republican is outwardly confident, but there’s urgency in his voice as he tours North Georgia, trying to boost turnout in his predominately white base: "The other folks are voting," he bluntly tells supporters.

The others? Wow....that sure is blunt. Hopefully, Mr. Chambliss will start packing his bags on November 4th!

Under Georgia law, a candidate must receive at 50% plus one of the vote to win, but a third party candidate, Libertarian Allen Buckley is likely to sponge some votes, which could force the election into a December runoff.

I know I have my fingers crossed for that magic number, 60!

Dave Santucci
Operations Manager 

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