Chambliss Wins; 60 Eludes Dems
With the nets and AP projecting that Sen. Saxby Chambliss will hold on to his GA Senate seat, shattering the Democrats' shot at a 60-vote filibuster proof majority, consider this:
In as much as any special election could be a test of Barack Obama's coattails before he has even been sworn in (hello!), does the vote actually reflect voters' desire to keep some check on the party's power?
And another thing -- Sorry Jim Martin, but Al Franken might be the biggest loser tonight. How likely is it that Democratic senators will push for Franken -- or vote not to seat Sen. Norm Coleman should the MN race remain tight after a recount -- now that the filibuster-proof advantage has eluded the party? Such a move is a rare happening, but tonight's GA results seems to make an aggressive move on Franken's behalf less likely.
(JENNIFER SKALKA)
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