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5 Predictors in Georgia Runoff

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(Newser) – If Saxby Chambliss defeats Jim Martin in the Georgia Senate runoff today, Democratic hopes of a 60-seat majority will be dashed, Politico reports. Here are five things to look for as voters go again to the polls.

  • Turnout: Martin's hopes ride on higher than average black participation, which happened Nov. 4 but is doubtful today.

  • DeKalb County: Obama scored 79% of the vote in this rich, majority black area, and Martin 76%; if the challenger can't hold this bastion, stick a fork in him.
  • The 'burbs: Chambliss has been losing ground in areas where he once polled strongly; if the trend continues, he could be in for a tough battle.
  • Polls: watchers predicted Election Day results with great accuracy, and they've been favoring Chambliss, with the caveat that black turnout is notoriously unpredictable.
  • The Election: the Web will be buzzing about the effect of Barack Obama, who did not actively campaign for Martin, and Sarah Palin, who spent many days in the state.

Jim Martin thanks hip hop artists T.I., left, Jeezy, second from left, and Ludacris for their support during an election rally held on the capitol steps today.
Jim Martin thanks hip hop artists T.I., left, Jeezy, second from left, and Ludacris for their support during an election rally held on the capitol steps today.   (AP Photo)
Democratic senate candidate Jim Martin.
Democratic senate candidate Jim Martin.   (AP Photo)
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, at podium, campaigns for Sen. Saxby Chambliss.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, at podium, campaigns for Sen. Saxby Chambliss.   (AP Photo)
Saxby Chambliss
Saxby Chambliss   (AP Photo)
Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga.   (AP Photo)
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Mr.C
Dec 2, 08 1:46 PM CST
call me ignorant, but why is the 60 threshold important? Reply
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justme
Dec 2, 08 4:37 PM CST
60 senate seats means the Democrats can get a "cloture" vote and prevent the Republicans from using a filibuster to block a vote on any specific bill. It would give them unlimited ability to push bills through as long as all Democrats vote for the bills (not a likely scenario). Reply
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Lula
Dec 2, 08 4:50 PM CST
I bet Corona-King can explain this.LOL Reply
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Shannonals
Dec 3, 08 1:22 PM CST
Please don't encourage Corona_king to respond. I get so tired of hearing about how everyone is a communist. Corona_king is a broken record, saying the same old thing over and over again. Reply
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