Victorious Chambliss looks for bigger role in GOP
By SHANNON McCAFFREY
Associated Press
December 4, 2008
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Martin drew visits from former President Bill Clinton and his Vice President Al Gore.
On the runoff campaign's final day, Chambliss brought in McCain's running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who drew cheering crowds of thousands at four rallies around the state. Martin -- looking to attract black voters critical to the state's Democratic base -- gathered with the rappers Ludacris and T.I., convicted of federal weapons charges.
Still, Obama voters did not come back to the polls for Martin, at least not in large enough numbers. Obama never paid a visit to the state for Martin, although he did record a radio ad and an automated phone call for him.
About 2.1 million Georgians, about 35 percent of registered voters, cast ballots in Tuesday's runoff. That's a little more than half of the 3.7 million who voted in the general election.
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