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Ninga

(8,275 posts)
3. So spot on! All over social media people are gushing about possible Biden cabinet members.
Sat Nov 7, 2020, 01:22 PM
Nov 2020

MISSING is any and all acknowledgement that McConnell holds the reigns on confirmation hearings and will only pre approve before he brings nominations to the floor!

still_one

(92,187 posts)
5. I think that would be a mistake, and thankfully it won't happen. Both Georgia Democratic
Sat Nov 7, 2020, 01:23 PM
Nov 2020

Senate candidates are campaigning on the issues and what they will do for the people of Georgia

DinahMoeHum

(21,784 posts)
6. Let Stacy Abrams and Jim Clyburn manage this.
Sat Nov 7, 2020, 01:23 PM
Nov 2020

and let them decide whether to factor in McConnell.

One thing they can nail Perdue and Loeffler on: Insider trading and witholding knowledge of COVID news at the same time.

flor-de-jasmim

(2,125 posts)
8. And it's true that he is the obstacle to our democratic goals.
Sat Nov 7, 2020, 01:25 PM
Nov 2020

I also like the idea someone posted yesterday about sending money to organizations in GA that help those in need, in the name of the two Dem candidates. It will do more good than more money on ads.

I also think it is important to ask people what their prime issues are - and to go prepared with info on how Mitchell has blocked voting on legislation designed to solve those particular issues. If necessary, show why voting based on ONE issue only may lead them to miss other issues that may impact their lives directly (here I'm thinking of issues like abortion - how many of the people voting on that one issue ever expect to be in the situation of needing an abortion??).


Mr. Ected

(9,670 posts)
9. Maybe if the GOP candidates were more solid, sure
Sat Nov 7, 2020, 01:26 PM
Nov 2020

But both Loeffler and Perdue are easily picked off on their own merits or lack thereof. With a virtually unlimited amount of money about to pour into this state and the continued support of outsiders like the Lincoln Project, I think we can do a total inside-out attack on the entire GOP as a party - including McConnell and all the usual suspects who have propped up Trump the past 4 years - as well as its hapless candidates in Georgia. Ossoff and Warnock are STRONG, formidable and eminently electable, make no mistake.

gristy

(10,667 posts)
10. There will be several central issues and many peripheral issues.
Sat Nov 7, 2020, 01:26 PM
Nov 2020

I have no doubt that the smartest minds will put orchestrate two brilliant campaigns for the best chances of success. No doubt Stacey Abrams will be a key player in planning and execution.

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
12. Getting rid of McConnell is as or more important than getting rid of Trump. He has done irreparable
Sat Nov 7, 2020, 01:33 PM
Nov 2020

damage to our country to feed his ego. He is an evil man.

He should be exposed for what he has done to stall progress to our country. He can't refute it. Count the number of bills he's allowed to sit on his desk. At the same time, he's being paid the big dollars to grow this country. We are stagnant and stalled.

OnDoutside

(19,956 posts)
13. Supreme Court on Nov 10. I bet the SC will punt it until after Jan 5th, as it would hand the 2 seats
Sat Nov 7, 2020, 01:43 PM
Nov 2020

to the Dems otherwise, such would be the outrage.

 

Steelrolled

(2,022 posts)
17. I think the SC decision will be much about nothing.
Sat Nov 7, 2020, 02:00 PM
Nov 2020

The SC is very much a political body, and they don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.

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