Saxby Chambliss Wins!

Republican Senator Saxby Chambliss won his senate seat last night against Democratic challenger Jim Martin.

Chambliss' seat has been in the spotlight because it could have given Democrats a filibuster-proof majority. Filibusters are necessary to block bad legislation or to have it changed. It's usually reserved for legislation that the opposing party finds completely unacceptable so it doesn't happen often.

Having enough for a filibuster gives Republicans in the Senate some strength and power to negotiate on legislation.