GOP Senate win in Georgia means Dems can't halt filibusters

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Dec. 3, 2008
Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss claimed victory Tuesday in the Senate race in Georgia against Democrat Jim Martin, killing Democratic hopes of gaining enough seats to halt filibusters.
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