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Obama Records Radio Ad for Georgia's Martin

Black support key to Democrat's bid in Senate run-off

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(Newser) – Barack Obama is lending his voice to Georgia Democrat Jim Martin's Senate run-off race, Politico reports. In a 1-minute radio spot, the president-elect calls on listeners to “turn out one more time and help elect Jim Martin.” If Martin can win the support of the African-Americans who voted for Obama, he has a good shot at victory over GOP Sen. Saxby Chambliss.

“Jim Martin’s a man of his word, and I know he’ll do everything he can in the Senate to help me change Washington and get America moving again,” Obama says in the ad.

Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., speaks during a rally in Atlanta, on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008. Chambliss is in a tight runoff election with Democratic challenger Jim Martin for his seat in the Senate.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., speaks during a rally in Atlanta, on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008. Chambliss is in a tight runoff election with Democratic challenger Jim Martin for his seat in the Senate.   (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Democratic senatorial candidate Jim Martin speaks to supporters, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, during an election night party in Atlanta.
Democratic senatorial candidate Jim Martin speaks to supporters, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, during an election night party in Atlanta.   (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)
President-elect Barack Obama has recorded a radio ad for Jim Martin.
President-elect Barack Obama has recorded a radio ad for Jim Martin.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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petepenguin
Nov 21, 08 9:26 AM CST
Judging from comments left at the Atlanta Journal Constitution,I'd say Martin has little chance unless the comments were left by mostly racists. Reply
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