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| Saxby Chambliss began his political career as an ]. He was elected to the ] in ], as one of the new ] Republican congressmen whose elections caused the party to gain a majority in both houses of congress. A long-time congressman and fellow Georgian, ] was the leader of the movement, and Chambliss and the other Republicans elected that year are known as the ]. | Saxby Chambliss began his political career as an ]. He was elected to the ] in ], as one of the new ] Republican congressmen whose elections caused the party to gain a majority in both houses of congress. A long-time congressman and fellow Georgian, ] was the leader of the movement, and Chambliss and the other Republicans elected that year are known as the ]. | ||
| Chambliss was re-elected to the House in ], ] and ]. He decided to run for the Senate in ], and he won, defeating the ] incumbent, ]. His campaign was based on themes of ] and security. However, he drew criticism for a television ad featuring images of ] and ] that questioned Cleland's commitment to national defense by pointing out his votes against certain ] provisions. The ad's harsh tone caused many |
Chambliss was re-elected to the House in ], ] and ]. He decided to run for the Senate in ], and he won, defeating the ] incumbent, ]. His campaign was based on themes of ] and security. However, he drew criticism for a television ad featuring images of ] and ] that questioned Cleland's commitment to national defense by pointing out his votes against certain ] provisions. The ad's harsh tone caused many to accuse Chambliss of questioning the patriotism of Cleland, a triple amputee and decorated ] veteran. | ||
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C. Saxby Chambliss (born November 10, 1943) is the junior United States Senator from Georgia. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Saxby Chambliss began his political career as an attorney. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1994, as one of the new conservative Republican congressmen whose elections caused the party to gain a majority in both houses of congress. A long-time congressman and fellow Georgian, Newt Gingrich was the leader of the movement, and Chambliss and the other Republicans elected that year are known as the Class of '94.
Chambliss was re-elected to the House in 1996, 1998 and 2000. He decided to run for the Senate in 2002, and he won, defeating the Democratic incumbent, Max Cleland. His campaign was based on themes of national defense and security. However, he drew criticism for a television ad featuring images of Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein that questioned Cleland's commitment to national defense by pointing out his votes against certain Homeland Security provisions. The ad's harsh tone caused many to accuse Chambliss of questioning the patriotism of Cleland, a triple amputee and decorated Vietnam veteran.
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Further reading
- James Moore. 2004. Bush's War for Reelection: Iraq, The White House, and the People. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 0471483850. Chapter 15, pp. 288-308.