Libertarian candidate Allen Buckley, incumbent Republican Senator Saxby Chambliss, Democratic candidate Jim Martin at the GPBTV pre-election debate. (Dave Bender)
Republican presidential candidate John McCain is coming to the aid of incumbent Senator Saxby Chambliss in the upcoming runoff vote.
Chambliss campaign officials have confirmed that McCain will come to rally voters here before a December second race against Democratic challenger Jim Martin.
A campaign official says they were nailing down a date for the visit.
Chambliss’ campaign is also trying to cadge an appearance by Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.
Martin campaign officials say they’re hoping for a visit by President-elect Barack Obama.
Obama had not confirmed an appearance as of Friday.
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