We HAVE TWO RUNOFFS for U.S. Senate in the State of GEORGIA

[LovingA2andMI]

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Give Stacey Abrams ANYTHING SHE WANTS as SHE IS AMAZING!!!

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[BBG]

1. Effin A

This makes my day brighter!

[onetexan]

24. Ditto!!!

[Pantagruel]

2. Will Perdue

have to come out of hiding and debate?

[Mister Ed]

3. Stacy Abrams is a heroine.

She has battled the corrupt forces of racist voter suppression in Georgia for two years. Her labors now bear fruit.

[Arkansas Granny]

14. +1

[GOFM]

17. I really hope she gets a job in Biden's cabinet, if she wants it

She’s earned it.

[TNNurse]

56. Oh, yes.

[Lonestarblue]

66. How about head of the DNC?

She would be great at getting national Democrats organized and ready for as many governor’s and Senate races as possible in 2022.

[lunatica]

69. That would be the greatest investment for the Democratic Party!

I’ve 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]

41. Stacy Abrams is a good and strong leader.

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]

4. Great! Hopefully anti-Trumo/GOP feelings will have increased by then.

[ananda]

5. Yes, give her $100 milllion or more.

Let her do her thing!

[lapfog_1]

6. can we win either of the runoffs?

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]

18. Is this an actual question?

Seriously?

[lapfog_1]

25. Yes...

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]

30. No, it's Not

Either Donate or Not. Campaign Donations are Public Records. Next....

[lapfog_1]

34. ummm yes they do

https://www.forbes.com/sites/michelatindera/2020/10/16/at-least-23-billionaires-made-six-figure-donations-to-committees-supporting-donald-trump-since-july/?sh=268142b3bbdd

[LovingA2andMI]

43. Go Back and Read...

What was typed. Above. In the second reply. Your link means nothing to the context of the reply.

Have a nice Thursday.

[joshcryer]

23. We must.

[thesquanderer]

62. If Biden wins, there will be a big pitch to Georgians that they must prevent Dems...

...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]

63. If as expected... Trump loses

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]

77. I will be in immediate contact with Postcards To Voters for a list in Georgia

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]

79. I hope Bloomberg will pour tons of money into the Georgia races...

...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]

70. We can. And we can win both..but so can they.

It'll depends on the voter turnout for each side.

Will trumpers show up for an election that has no trump? Will we?

[lagomorph777]

7. WTF? Holy SHIT! Congrats to our candidates and to Stacy!

[malaise]

8. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!

[brooklynite]

9. Open your wallets.....

[Hortensis]

15. And keep your phones warmed up.

GOTV continues.

[Brainstormy]

10. WHEEEEEEEEEEEEE! n/t

[c-rational]

11. Wow, just wow., I am almost teeary eyed. Thank you Stacey Abrams!

[SomedayKindaLove]

12. Keep hope alive!

[niyad]

75. Welcome to our DU family.

[SomedayKindaLove]

81. Thanks!

Being here has definitely helped keep me sane the past few weeks!

[getagrip_already]

13. GOTV to the mxx!!!!

Runoffs and special elections are notoriously low turnout. But with control of the senate on the line, leave no votes behind!

[Tribetime]

40. Could this get us to 50 ?

[getagrip_already]

48. we are either at 47 or 48...

Have to check......

[Blue_playwright]

16. What can we do to help?

[LovingA2andMI]

20. Donate Now....

Wait for Stacey's Instructions after the Presidential Race is called for Joe Biden & Kamala Harris.

[bucolic_frolic]

19. Does this mean, does this mean ... does this mean

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]

21. No....

Unfortunately both MAGA GOPers are seated BUT if both seats flip, they are bounced immediately after the election.

[bucolic_frolic]

26. That sucks, to seat Senators that haven't been reelected /nt

[Dopers_Greed]

27. Great news

Plus this gives me hope for Biden taking the state.

We need to win these run-offs.

[moose65]

32. Is that true, though?

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]

45. Umm....

Good point. This one might need more research.

[SheltieLover]

22. Yaaaaaay!

[Boogiemack]

28. The ghost of John Lewis never looked so good! Love you John. nt

[GoCubsGo]

29. No respite for me from the awful campaign commercials.

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]

38. Thanks for "taking one for the team"!! 🥰 nt

[malaise]

31. State of play

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/03/us/elections/results-senate.html

[iluvtennis]

33. Wow...this is what I was quietly hoping for over last day - yay!!!

[Karma13612]

35. Yea Baby!!whoo hooo!!!! 🤞🤞🤞👍👍💙💙 nt

[NoMoreRepugs]

36. Georgia Dems, make sure you have your vote by mail form in place - it's gonna be cold come

runoff election time.

[crickets]

37. YAY!! Happy dance, happy dance, happy dance!

Thank you, Stacey Abrams, thank you so much. I sometimes despaired of ever seeing GA turn blue. When the earlier disappointing numbers took so long to turn around, I hardly dared hope we'd get runoff elections for both Senate seats. Oh my goodness, this is an amazing day. Happy!!

Thank you, Stacey, thank you!

[Soxfan58]

39. I whole heartedly agree.

[BobTheSubgenius]

42. What a nice little jewel to wake up to!

Every event that lifts us farther from "catastrophe" is more than welcome. Major, MAJOR props to Ms Abrams!

[LovingA2andMI]

54. Yes, For Sure

Stacey ROCKS!!!!

[Roland99]

44. what's the data source for this? According to NYT site, Perdue is still at 50.03%

[LovingA2andMI]

46. Nate Silver has CONFIRMED also...

For the Data point. Might want to join Twitter....

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[Roland99]

47. That's not confirmation. "probably"

[LisaL]

49. Results are not official yet.

NT

[Roland99]

52. and Perdue isn't below 50% yet either, according to multiple result sites I've checked. He's close.

[LovingA2andMI]

51. WOW....

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. oh, I've only slightly been tracking this

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100214452879

[LovingA2andMI]

57. ....

Link to tweet

Some folks ability to argue blocks the ability to read what is in front of their eyes.

[Roland99]

60. who's arguing? read my thread

[LovingA2andMI]

61. Uh Huh....

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]

50. I will give each one $50

Ossoff and Warnock.

[LovingA2andMI]

59. Awesome!!!!

Thanks!

[Soxfan58]

55. I whole heartedly agree.

[marctravis]

58. Independent Senators

I’d 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]

64. They already count as ours

They're part of our 47. 53 Republicans. Currently.

[marble falls]

65. "It ain't over till it's over!

[Ilsa]

67. Without Cheetolini on the ballot, democrats might

be more likely to show up to vote than republicans. I hope they are too busy pouting to notice the runoff.

[Roc2020]

68. My vote is one of those that made that happen!!!

Let's go GA...Stacy Abrams for President!

[weissmam]

71. ha ha ha

and Trump will not be on the ballot meaning all his MAGA Winnies will not be ready about voting

[Cha]

72. YES.. & We Won Michigan & Sen Gary Peters!

[Qutzupalotl]

73. If Biden wins GA, that *should* boost us in the runoff.

Just a psychological lift — it’s not impossible to win in Georgia anymore. Your vote matters. Georgia is a blue state now. Etc.

[bucolic_frolic]

74. I'm thinking two things this morning

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]

76. I'll be contributing. Let's make sure both of these candidates have

AMPLE financial support.

[Persondem]

78. I would like to see the Dem candidates run a joint campaign

They could be a powerful 1-2 if they cooperate and coordinate their message.

[Alhena]

80. The 2008 Senate runoff in Georgia isn't promising, close race in the general, big R win in runoff

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.