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Monday, July 16, 2007

VP Cheney in Georgia today

Vice President Dick Cheney will be in Atlanta today to support Senator Saxby Chambliss. Cheney's visit will be a quick in-and-out, with no time for the press or public. He's headlining a fundraising luncheon for Chambliss at a private home in Atlanta. The Georgia senator is running for re-election next year.

Chambliss has been one of the most loyal friends of the Bush administration on Capitol Hill. He helped craft immigration legislation that Bush wanted. But, after getting booed at the state GOP convention, Chambliss distanced himself from the measure. His job approval rating has dropped, according to polls by Strategic Vision.

At least one Democrat wants Chambliss' seat: former Atlanta t-v reporter Dale Cardwell.

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