Martin Gets Netroots Support

Democratic Senate candidate Jim Martin is closing in on incumbent Republican Senator Saxby Chambliss, according to several recent polls. The stronger showing has prompted Democratic activists to pour money into the campaign.

Martin, who was behind by double digits in earlier polls, has been steadily improving. Meanwhile Chambliss has held a commanding 10-1 edge in money raised, according to the Federal Elections Commission. In an attempt to fuse money into Martin’s campaign, liberal activists at the Daily Kos website are aiding the Democrat through the Orange to Blue Fundraising network. In thirty six hours, about sixty thousand dollars was raised for Martin. That equals Martin’s last reported cash on hand statement. Despite the intervention, Chambliss is expected to maintain a huge financial advantage. According to the FEC, his core financial support comes from agricultural companies, lawyers and political action committees.