Stevens I think is safe. Begich would have to take 10% more of the estimated 40,000 remaining votes, mostly absentees... and most of those were probably cast before his conviction..
Chambliss will be in a high risk runoff. Obama’s ascension is upon us, watch is popularity numbers soar, and he’ll be going to Georgia to campaign.
Coleman is also in a dangerous situation. Dems are expert at cheating slim losses into wins with endless recounts and court challenges.
End of the day, we have at least 41, and probably 42 with Lieberman.. we were able to stop Hillarycare with just 43.
Anyone still upset with the Gang of 12 for saving the filibuster?
If the Devil is coming to Georgia, then we should send our stars (Palin, Fred, Mitt, Jindal) over there too. Plus, the GOP Governor, Sonny Perdue, has decent approval ratings.
The Peach state was closer than usual because blacks were pumped about the One and the GOP blew the state off. With Obama’s victory, the cult worshippers won’t be as pumped up.
Back in 1992, Fowler, the Dem Senator, was in a similiar situation. Bill Clinton did carry GA by 1 pt. During the run-off, Clinton campaigned with Fowler, but Paul Coverdall, the GOP challenger, won - 51/49. I think Saxby should hold it, unless the MSM discovers a scandal that we don’t know about.
Chambliss would easily win the runoff. The BO souffle won’t rise twice. Same thing happened in 92 after Clinton was elected. The Republican won the runoff. That said, would rather avoid it.
Coleman has expert legal talent.
Alaska votes still to be counted include thousands of military absentees. Stevens should be safe.
And I am expecting Lieberman to remain I but caucus with the GOP.
Still praying Smith can pull this off. If anyone has more conclusive info - either way - please advise.
The filibuster is “saved” until 51 Democrats decide to get rid of it.
True, but you're not going to have anywhere near the AA turnout for the runoff that you did yesterday.