Chambliss wins; Reid cries

The first part is confirmed. No word from Reid's office if he were crying yet but he should given the fact Al Franken wants to appeal his loss directly to the Senate which he can do, but if Reid gives in on that, the move could backfire. From the WaPo on the Chambliss win:

Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) easily won reelection Tuesday night, trouncing his Democratic challenger in a runoff and thereby ensuring that the GOP will retain the ability to filibuster bills in the Senate.

With 97 percent of precincts reporting, Chambliss held 58 percent of the vote to Jim Martin’s 42 percent.

The result prevents Democrats from controlling the 60 seats in the Senate needed to override Republican filibuster efforts. Democrats have 56 seats, while two independents typically caucus with them. Republicans now have 41 seats and hope to hold one more, in Minnesota, where a recount between Sen. Norm Coleman and Democrat Al Franken remains to be decided.

Chambliss was introduced at his victory party Tuesday night by Republican National Committee Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan as “Mr. 41,” and he declared that Republicans “now have the momentum” after his victory.

So now we have 41, and our prediction is coming close to true about Minnesota. Franken doesn't have a chance, save a direct appeal to the Senate. Even if he goes to court, the Minnesota courts aren't going to give him the election. The people have spoken, and his idiocy on this election only emphasizes how petulant he truly is. Only a baby would act like this, and we think that is the reason why Reid won't intervene on Franken's behalf.

After all, who really wants an idiot like Franken with his antics in the Senate. Add to the fact that McConnell would shut the Senate down over such a move.

Thank God that Senator Chambliss was reelected. That's one less seat that Reid can count on. And once the recount in Minnesota is over, he'll have two less.

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