Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

CatWoman

(79,295 posts)
Fri Nov 6, 2020, 07:59 PM Nov 2020

I certainly hope Georgians learned their lesson. I know I surely did.

The last Peach State runoff for the Senate took place in 2008 -- the year Obama was elected.

Amid all the celebrations and hoopla generated because of that win, people sadly didn't return to the ballot box to shore up his back during the runoff.

Jim Martin was the democratic nominee, and Saxby Chambliss the republican.

People just didn't come out in force and Chambliss defeated Martin 57.4% to 42.6%.

During the general, the scores were 49.8% (Chambliss) to 46.8%.

I know "I" learned my lesson and I'm going to preach this history to everyone and anyone I encounter. Of course I voted in the runoff, but I feel I could have done more.

I'm also joining Stacey Abram's organization ( https://fairfight.com/) as a volunteer. I'll do anything required of me to help.

Mitch McConnell is already talking smack and it is IMPERATIVE he lose the majority.



4 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
I certainly hope Georgians learned their lesson. I know I surely did. (Original Post) CatWoman Nov 2020 OP
Let's start donating and support Stacey Abrams' efforts!! Pryderi Nov 2020 #1
K & R. And i already decided to donate DLCWIdem Nov 2020 #2
I think it's very different this year. Claustrum Nov 2020 #3
Ready to help Ruby Zee Nov 2020 #4

Claustrum

(4,845 posts)
3. I think it's very different this year.
Fri Nov 6, 2020, 08:07 PM
Nov 2020

The 2 races are clearly very important for Biden's first 2 years. Having the trifecta is very different than having an obstruction republican senate. Everything is on the line with these 2 races.

Ruby Zee

(170 posts)
4. Ready to help
Fri Nov 6, 2020, 08:11 PM
Nov 2020

I'll just jump back into phonebanking when it's time and donate to candidates and fairfight.com. Anything to win these two races.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»I certainly hope Georgian...