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Senate runoff in Georgia draws national interest

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constution

Tbilisi : Georgia | 12 months ago

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Both Democrats and Republicans contend that nothing less than the future of the nation is at stake. Elect Martin, Democrats say, and voters will clear the path for the substantive political change President-elect Barack Obama promised. Re-elect Chambliss, Republicans counter, and...

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News Source: The Washington Times | 12 months ago

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