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MineralMan

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13. Well, Clinton's close race there is a good sign.

Reply to LAS14 (Reply #12)

Fri Feb 17, 2017, 03:41 PM

Feb 2017

If we could get a terrific turnout from the Democrats in the district, it could happen. I just hope there isn't too much dilution from having so many candidates. But, then, the GOOPers have even more, so that's something.

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A chance to help a Dem go to congress in first competitive race of Trump era. [View all] LAS14 Feb 2017 OP

This can be won so donate! Cattledog Feb 2017 #1

Are you aware that there are five Democratic candidates for this Seat? brooklynite Feb 2017 #2

No, wasn't aware. I just took the advice of my Dem town committee. Will explore. LAS14 Feb 2017 #3

This candidate has the best chance I hear from my sis who lives in GA. Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #6

Here brooklynite Feb 2017 #9

Who are the Republicans running? MineralMan Feb 2017 #11

11-candidate clown car brooklynite Feb 2017 #15

I found that. A couple, though, have some decent creds. MineralMan Feb 2017 #16

John Lewis endorsed him. LAS14 Feb 2017 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #4

Thanks I just donated and my daughter did too. Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #5

Also, Jon Lewis reccomended him which is good enough for me. Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #7

Looks like that district has been thoroughly gerrymandered. MineralMan Feb 2017 #10

This doesn't answer the question, but is interesting. LAS14 Feb 2017 #12

Well, Clinton's close race there is a good sign. MineralMan Feb 2017 #13

Also, here's the Wikipedia page on that special election: MineralMan Feb 2017 #14

He shouldn't be expected to win, necessarily, to make it worth supporting him. LAS14 Mar 2017 #18

April 18th election date grimjacx Mar 2017 #17

Just got this e-mail from Daily Kos re Ossoff LAS14 Mar 2017 #19