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And today, he's considered a moderate in Georgia. onehandle Jan 2013 #1
With ‘Taxby’ gone, Tea Party tacks new RINO hide to wall CatWoman Jan 2013 #39
Glad to see that despicable shitstain go. GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #2
Good. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #3
exactly BainsBane Jan 2013 #10
That was my first thought JustAnotherGen Jan 2013 #30
what you said^^^ nt irisblue Jan 2013 #43
Agree. n/t Ninga Jan 2013 #4
It's a shame he lasted this long. geomon666 Jan 2013 #5
He will be replaced by a worse teabagger -- Tom "Dr. No " Price. Nt daa Jan 2013 #36
I'd pop a squat on his grave. Sheldon Cooper Jan 2013 #6
I agree, Will gademocrat7 Jan 2013 #7
The really sad news is that he's retiring instead of being chased out derby378 Jan 2013 #8
True!!!! I would SO DEEPLY love to see him get his. calimary Jan 2013 #89
Thank fucking God.. Hard Assets Jan 2013 #9
Welcome to DU! n/t JimDandy Jan 2013 #79
Welcome to DU, Hard Assets! calimary Jan 2013 #90
Sadly, there is a long line of GOPers just as calloused, bigoted and ignorant waiting to run. Hoyt Jan 2013 #11
I don't doubt that. OTOH ... BlueStreak Jan 2013 #21
I agree. We may have to lower our gaze, a bit, but we could do it. MADem Jan 2013 #29
And we have serious organizational problems BlueStreak Jan 2013 #54
Didn't nut ball xxqqqzme Jan 2013 #111
Let Me Second That, Will. Fuck You, Saxby. Now And Forever. (nt) Paladin Jan 2013 #12
Oh my! How can I celebrate? sinkingfeeling Jan 2013 #13
Don't .. he will be replaced by a bigger shriveled dick srican69 Jan 2013 #16
They say Hermie 'Draft Dodger' Cain (R) has his eye on the seat Berlum Jan 2013 #20
Republicans really must have a contempt for public institutions .... srican69 Jan 2013 #27
I should think Attention Monger Newt Gingrich might consider a run as well. It's one way to keep MADem Jan 2013 #33
That would be good for a few laughs. Tommy_Carcetti Jan 2013 #42
West grew up in Ga. hay rick Jan 2013 #57
When I saw this article, I was thinking the same thing davidpdx Jan 2013 #98
As long as he has Stephen Colbert as his top adviser, annabanana Jan 2013 #95
Here's hoping they have hand grenades in Hell riqster Jan 2013 #14
Hell is not... ReRe Jan 2013 #15
Great news...better news if he was retiring from life... joeybee12 Jan 2013 #17
One less Republican Chickenhawk to crap on America's honorable veterans Berlum Jan 2013 #18
I'm a resident of Georgia, and I heartily agree! I'm Laurian Jan 2013 #19
I'm also a Georgia resident and I live in the reddest county in the state, Cherokee, RebelOne Jan 2013 #52
You mean Congressman, right? I'm in North Fulton and Tom Price is my Rep. beachmom Jan 2013 #82
I'm a Georgian too ... trishtrash Jan 2013 #102
I thought I had seen Broun's name here before: pampango Jan 2013 #115
Chambliss quit for the same reason Harkin did. Barrow barely wins in his district. daa Jan 2013 #116
Georgia needs an unknown Democratic Rino to run Ilsa Jan 2013 #77
Make haste, evil Senator. Make haste. AllyCat Jan 2013 #22
I suppose its too much to hope for to find a Dem iandhr Jan 2013 #23
He won't be missed. Terra Alta Jan 2013 #24
Another loss Turbineguy Jan 2013 #25
Any chance at all for a Max Cleland comeback effort? Tommy_Carcetti Jan 2013 #26
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
All you need is a charismatic candidate and an opponent who screws up. MADem Jan 2013 #87
I think you should trust someone who actually lives here. beachmom Jan 2013 #96
A little realism is good, but so's a lot of audacity of hope (to use an old term). MADem Jan 2013 #108
all you say is true but Brainstormy Jan 2013 #114
Don't take my word for it. The AJC's Jay Bookman: beachmom Jan 2013 #97
Sure it's a long shot. But ya gotta start somewhere. MADem Jan 2013 #109
The screw-up part is a virtual guarantee. sofa king Jan 2013 #104
Hee hee. The GOP would probably trademark the quality, if they thought they could turn it to their MADem Jan 2013 #106
They made a big mistake tying "stupid" to their platform. sofa king Jan 2013 #118
What a concise analysis! And so very, very true!!! +1! nt MADem Jan 2013 #119
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
That's old news, I think. My wife told me about it awhile ago. n/t Dawgs Jan 2013 #31
Don't believe he Jawja Jan 2013 #32
I live in Georgia brer cat Jan 2013 #35
Excellent news that another right-wing turd is self-flushing... truebrit71 Jan 2013 #37
Spam deleted by uppityperson (MIR Team) LeftyDemLibProgress Jan 2013 #38
So. Fucking. Great. klook Jan 2013 #40
Couldn't happen to a chummier scum bucket CranialRectaLoopback Jan 2013 #41
Yipeeeeeee!!!!!! mfcorey1 Jan 2013 #44
Saxy Chambliss should (fill in the blank) for his actions towards Max Cleland DainBramaged Jan 2013 #45
Good riddance, but who knows what they come up with to run in his place? Faygo Kid Jan 2013 #47
Normally I'd ask if there could be anyone worse. geomon666 Jan 2013 #49
Damn straight Glaisne Jan 2013 #50
Good riddance to this rotten, loathsome, and indepat Jan 2013 #51
Good riddance to bad rubbish. TroglodyteScholar Jan 2013 #53
Good riddance to bad trash! Scurrilous Jan 2013 #55
I wii never frgive him for what he said JitterbugPerfume Jan 2013 #56
I'm still convinced that's actually a hobbit name (nt) Recursion Jan 2013 #58
And That Wasn't Offensive Enough For Today's Republicans DallasNE Jan 2013 #59
Yes, I am glad that Saxby (what kind of name is that?) is leaving the Senate... Swede Atlanta Jan 2013 #60
His name sounds like something from "Streetcar Named Desire" K8-EEE Jan 2013 #61
SAAAAAAAAAAXXXXBEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! WilliamPitt Jan 2013 #62
lol! nt K8-EEE Jan 2013 #66
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 I ever run into this piece of shit I will give him a piece of my mind. Lint Head Jan 2013 #64
Great news. 840high Jan 2013 #65
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
Sackless is finally gone! Warpy Jan 2013 #68
i blow my nose in his specific direction! spanone Jan 2013 #69
Saxby got in the Senate by dishonoring an esteemed Vet, Cha Jan 2013 #70
Good riddance! Run Nikema Williams for the seat. Watch heads explode. OmahaBlueDog Jan 2013 #71
K&R Claybrains Jan 2013 #107
Thanks! I x-posted my suggestion in the Georgia group OmahaBlueDog Jan 2013 #120
Anyone know how Georgia replaces Senators? jmowreader Jan 2013 #72
Thankfully, it'll be an election. I know talk radio fuckheads Un-Abel and Eric Erickkkson are Erose999 Jan 2013 #80
Replacement will almost certainly be worse. dawg Jan 2013 #73
and he has a funny name! good riddance Liberal_in_LA Jan 2013 #74
I wish him the worst Skittles Jan 2013 #75
I can only hope his conscience attacks and Ilsa Jan 2013 #76
That fucking traitor; I only wish there was a hell Zoeisright Jan 2013 #81
Thank you Mr Pitt. 99Forever Jan 2013 #83
Possible frying pan to fire scenario to come? beachmom Jan 2013 #84
I hope this POS .... well that's enough. n/t Darkhawk32 Jan 2013 #86
I've hated his guts ever since he did that!!!! ASSHOLE!!!!! calimary Jan 2013 #88
Funny story about Saxby Chambliss. yardwork Jan 2013 #91
Didn't Obama lose Georgia by only 10-12 points in the last election? Would it be possible, madinmaryland Jan 2013 #92
Greatest Post of the Day. Hands Down. David Zephyr Jan 2013 #93
May he bob swiftly down the tubes. moondust Jan 2013 #94
Jim Marshall needs to step up. cbrer Jan 2013 #99
Good riddance but WHEN???? Bake Jan 2013 #100
Wont Miss Him.... ben1204 Jan 2013 #101
Can Max Cleland have his Senate seat back, now? Odin2005 Jan 2013 #103
God, I am so broken up.. smirkymonkey Jan 2013 #105
I hope the door hits him like a ton of bricks on his way out. donheld Jan 2013 #110
What a PRICK!!! dicksmc3 Jan 2013 #112
Good Ridanance mtasselin Jan 2013 #113
how does this seat look in terms of a Democratic pick up? tabbycat31 Jan 2013 #117
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