Sen. Saxby Chambliss is reportedly scrapping plans to run for a third term in 2014.
Saxby Chambliss had $1.398,945 cash on hand…. as he announces retirement (as of late 2012 report)
— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) January 25, 2013
The Georgia Republican was expected to face a tough primary battle.
Bye, Saxby. http://t.co/KFzi5gZG
— Allie Gravitt (@alliegravitt) January 25, 2013
I guess Saxby realized GA voters think he suxbys. #caring cc: @EWErickson
— Kurt Schlichter (@KurtSchlichter) January 25, 2013
Saxby Chambliss retiring after someone threatens to reveal that his real first name is CLARENCE.
— David Freddoso (@freddoso) January 25, 2013
http://twitter.com/EWErickson/statuses/294824511113670659
Aww. Joe Scarborough is taking the news hard.
Sad to see Saxby Chambliss leave the Senate. He was a bedrock conservative who would still reach across the aisle when best for America.
— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) January 25, 2013
The fact Chambliss was attacked by the far right shows how misguided many have become. He had a 96% ACU rating and a 100% Eagle Forum rating
— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) January 25, 2013
And the speculation begins:
http://twitter.com/FixAaron/statuses/294825036542529537
Herman Cain?
— David Freddoso (@freddoso) January 25, 2013
Paging Tom Price:
http://twitter.com/jaycaruso/statuses/294825316088696832
Update:
If a Gingrich run means the return of Newt Judges You, we may have to issue an endorsement!
If Gingrich runs for the Senate, Newt Judges You returns.
— Ben Domenech (@bdomenech) January 25, 2013
Update:
Erick Erickson says he won’t be one of the candidates.
http://twitter.com/EWErickson/statuses/294842259403325440
Update:
Chambliss releases a statement:
Saxby Chambliss: "After much contemplation and reflection, I have decided not to run for re-election to the Senate in 2014"
— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) January 25, 2013
Chambliss: "I have no doubt that had I decided to be a candidate, I would have won re-election."
— Niels Lesniewski (@nielslesniewski) January 25, 2013
Saxby Chambliss, in statement: "“Instead, this is about frustration"
— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) January 25, 2013
Chambliss – "frustration, both at a lack of leadership from the White House and at the dearth of meaningful action from Congress"
— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) January 25, 2013
Chambliss statement:"For our nation to be strong, for our country to prosper, we cannot continue to play politics with the American economy"
— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) January 25, 2013
Full statement:
After much contemplation and reflection, I have decided not to run for re-election to the Senate in 2014.
This is… http://t.co/OKvRMt09
— Saxby Chambliss (@SaxbyChambliss) January 25, 2013
Rep. Tom Price reacts:
Thank you, @SaxbyChambliss, for your service to our beloved state of Georgia. http://t.co/YcITE8s4
— Tom Price (@RepTomPrice) January 25, 2013
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