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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWe HAVE TWO RUNOFFS for U.S. Senate in the State of GEORGIA
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Give Stacey Abrams ANYTHING SHE WANTS as SHE IS AMAZING!!!
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BBG
(2,530 posts)This makes my day brighter!
Pantagruel
(2,580 posts)have to come out of hiding and debate?
Mister Ed
(5,927 posts)She has battled the corrupt forces of racist voter suppression in Georgia for two years. Her labors now bear fruit.
Arkansas Granny
(31,513 posts)GOFM
(15 posts)Shes earned it.
Lonestarblue
(9,959 posts)She would be great at getting national Democrats organized and ready for as many governors and Senate races as possible in 2022.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)Ive always felt we need her skills on the National level doing big ass time work. Like a cabinet position would be just too restrictive for her immense talents and abilities. She will be great at what she does no matter what that is, so put her in a big role directly beneficial to all the country.
BComplex
(8,029 posts)I think she's done a historically great job on gathering the right people to do the right things to get this job done.
Doodley
(9,077 posts)ananda
(28,854 posts)Let her do her thing!
lapfog_1
(29,194 posts)My guess is that we either win both or lose both.
I donated to both candidates and willing to donate more but I understand that out of state donations, especially from the much hated California ( hated by the right ), are being used to hurt our candidates and played a role in Kentucky.
LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)Seriously?
lapfog_1
(29,194 posts)it is a serious question... direct donations are a matter of public record.
I can either send money to both candidates OR send money to an "issues" PAC without the need to disclose the originator's location.
It is what they do to us all the time.
LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)Either Donate or Not. Campaign Donations are Public Records. Next....
lapfog_1
(29,194 posts)LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)What was typed. Above. In the second reply. Your link means nothing to the context of the reply.
Have a nice Thursday.
joshcryer
(62,269 posts)thesquanderer
(11,982 posts)...from controlling all three branches. I suspect that will be hard to combat, since non-political types like the idea of "balance." Obviously all the Repub and Dem partisans will be motivated as you expect, but if the swing depends on appealing to the unaffiliated middle, I fear we will have an uphill battle convincing enough "average Georgians" that it would be best to give the Dems all 3 branches. But stranger things have happened...
lapfog_1
(29,194 posts)and he isn't on the ballot... will the Trumpublicans still be motivated to vote for Trump supporting Senate candidates?
BTW, when will the runoff be held? One election I presume. And what are the state requirements for residency before voting? If I move this week, could I register and vote in the runoff?
I would be willing to move to Georgia and vote Democratic. I work remotely, rent my apartment here... and there is NO need for me to live any particular place. And, as a bonus, as a Georgia resident (my mother was born in Georgia!) I could contribute directly to the campaigns...
yellowdogintexas
(22,243 posts)I will take the time to write many postcards.
Taking those two Senate Seats is pretty much imperative. Adding in the flips in CO and AZ.....
thesquanderer
(11,982 posts)...but in terms of elections, I'm not sure he's highly motivated to spend his money for much beyond getting Trump out of office.
Captain Stern
(2,201 posts)It'll depends on the voter turnout for each side.
Will trumpers show up for an election that has no trump? Will we?
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)malaise
(268,846 posts)brooklynite
(94,479 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)GOTV continues.
Brainstormy
(2,380 posts)c-rational
(2,590 posts)SomedayKindaLove
(529 posts)niyad
(113,213 posts)SomedayKindaLove
(529 posts)Being here has definitely helped keep me sane the past few weeks!
getagrip_already
(14,680 posts)Runoffs and special elections are notoriously low turnout. But with control of the senate on the line, leave no votes behind!
Tribetime
(4,684 posts)getagrip_already
(14,680 posts)Have to check......
Blue_playwright
(1,568 posts)LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)Wait for Stacey's Instructions after the Presidential Race is called for Joe Biden & Kamala Harris.
bucolic_frolic
(43,115 posts)when the *NEW* Senate convenes in January that the GOP is *2* seats shorter than they are *NOW*???
At least until these elections take place?
LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)Unfortunately both MAGA GOPers are seated BUT if both seats flip, they are bounced immediately after the election.
bucolic_frolic
(43,115 posts)Dopers_Greed
(2,640 posts)Plus this gives me hope for Biden taking the state.
We need to win these run-offs.
moose65
(3,166 posts)Perdue's term will expire on January 3, and this runoff won't be until the 5th. Won't he technically be out of office?
Loeffler was appointed to fill a term that doesn't expire, so I expect she'll still be seated.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)Good point. This one might need more research.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Boogiemack
(1,406 posts)GoCubsGo
(32,078 posts)But, if it results in two more Democratic Senate seats, it's worth the sacrifice of having to endure these things for another month. They have already started...
Karma13612
(4,547 posts)malaise
(268,846 posts)iluvtennis
(19,843 posts)Karma13612
(4,547 posts)NoMoreRepugs
(9,401 posts)runoff election time.
crickets
(25,959 posts)Thank you, Stacey, thank you!
Soxfan58
(3,479 posts)BobTheSubgenius
(11,562 posts)Every event that lifts us farther from "catastrophe" is more than welcome. Major, MAJOR props to Ms Abrams!
LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)Stacey ROCKS!!!!
Roland99
(53,342 posts)LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)Roland99
(53,342 posts)LisaL
(44,973 posts)NT
Roland99
(53,342 posts)LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)Would you not like a chance of taking the Senate? It's a CONFIRMATION. Now, get on your computer and do all the data points research your little heart desires. We are focusing on the Runoffs and getting Ossoff and Warlock cross the finish line with Stacey's help in January.
Enjoy your Thursday.
Roland99
(53,342 posts)LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)Roland99
(53,342 posts)LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)We have other things to focus on including a Presidential Race, and getting these two Runoff Candidates across the line in January 2021.
Have a nice day.
roamer65
(36,745 posts)Ossoff and Warnock.
LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)Thanks!
Soxfan58
(3,479 posts)marctravis
(15 posts)Id like to know, if we end up 50-48 R majority, can Sens King and Sanders switch to D and make it 50-50? Is it allowed and what would be the effect?
wryter2000
(46,025 posts)They're part of our 47. 53 Republicans. Currently.
marble falls
(57,063 posts)Ilsa
(61,691 posts)be more likely to show up to vote than republicans. I hope they are too busy pouting to notice the runoff.
Roc2020
(1,614 posts)Let's go GA...Stacy Abrams for President!
weissmam
(905 posts)and Trump will not be on the ballot meaning all his MAGA Winnies will not be ready about voting
Cha
(297,029 posts)Qutzupalotl
(14,296 posts)Just a psychological lift its not impossible to win in Georgia anymore. Your vote matters. Georgia is a blue state now. Etc.
bucolic_frolic
(43,115 posts)We lost seats in the House, and the Senate was disappointing to say the least.
Here's the explanation that I'm settling on:
Republicans overperformed in this election because
1) Trump had Republican coattails even though many Republicans voted for Joe Biden, and
2) Trump brought more Republicans to the polls than would otherwise occur because he is so polarizing.
This election may well prove to be the high water mark of Republican turnout and the Republican Party.
So we do stand a chance in Georgia. Let's make the most of it.
PatrickforO
(14,566 posts)AMPLE financial support.
Persondem
(1,936 posts)They could be a powerful 1-2 if they cooperate and coordinate their message.
Alhena
(3,030 posts)Hopefully we can change that, but it will be hard. Especially with moderates and independents perhaps preferring gridlock in DC to the Dem agenda being enacted.