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Mike 03

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39. I think it's strategic. GA is the only state still "in play" where he can (and has) leveraged

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Tue Jan 5, 2021, 11:30 AM

Jan 2021

the anger and anxiety of Republicans to pressure the governor, SoS and election officials to give Trump what he wants. That is not possible in any other state, because all the other elections are over. The senate race is a huge deal.

He even got Purdue and Loeffler to call for the resignation of some top officials.

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Why Georgia? Why not other states? I think I know why. It is Stacy Abrams. [View all] Stinky The Clown Jan 2021 OP

A competent, accomplished Black woman whom repukes tried to suppress! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #1

A Republican has not lost presidential vote there in 28 years (Bill Clinton) hlthe2b Jan 2021 #2

Georgia voted for Clinton in 1992. n/t Laelth Jan 2021 #11

Bill Clinton (1992), not Jimmy Carter (1976/1980) n/t DonaldsRump Jan 2021 #13

Right. Corrected. hlthe2b Jan 2021 #27

I agree with you OLDMDDEM Jan 2021 #3

NO! NOT DNC chair! StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #29

I never felt that way about Howard Dean. He was ALBliberal Jan 2021 #41

Howard Dean was chair during a Republican president's term StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #42

Agree. ALBliberal Jan 2021 #45

You have a good point. OLDMDDEM Jan 2021 #57

Perhaps that was part of Trump's thinking PJMcK Jan 2021 #4

Stacey yes but....I think you are correct. With an all-R state slate, he thought they would listen.. machoneman Jan 2021 #8

Maybe because a flip back to him with GA would help Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2021 #52

And, at least he could FINALLY walk away with a "W" from this pathetic exercise. BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #54

Which sets the stage to claim fraud everywhere... zaj Jan 2021 #12

I mean, in Trump's contorted mind, maybe greenjar_01 Jan 2021 #37

That's mostly it, I think. Harker Jan 2021 #21

In Other Words, He Thinks They're His Core Supporters!!! COL Mustard Jan 2021 #26

+1000 KPN Jan 2021 #30

He tried to persuade the Republican people luvtheGWN Jan 2021 #49

Also both the R SOS and R gov are known for large scale voter suppression, so he probably figured it Amaryllis Jan 2021 #59

I was literally thinking the very same thing yesterday. bullwinkle428 Jan 2021 #5

Let's not forget Nse Ufot who is also incredible Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2021 #6

We're not! Stinky The Clown Jan 2021 #35

Other states have Democratic officials. apcalc Jan 2021 #7

That's exactly the reason, gab13by13 Jan 2021 #32

Black People --he hates that mshasta Jan 2021 #9

I believe if Abrams brings 2 democratic victories, Biden is naming her Attorney General and unleash beachbumbob Jan 2021 #10

That would be awesome judesedit Jan 2021 #15

very LITTLE explanation with Biden NOT naming his AG unless its Abrams and not naming her was beachbumbob Jan 2021 #19

She said she wants to run for Governor again JI7 Jan 2021 #25

she would not turn down being AG, have a great impact than just being an governor beachbumbob Jan 2021 #44

In his rally yesterday, Trump said the Georgia officials are afraid of Abrams... FailureToCommunicate Jan 2021 #14

Completely agree! K&R mountain grammy Jan 2021 #16

That makes sense... Trump really has an issue with strong women. ananda Jan 2021 #17

She is great in interviews. twodogsbarking Jan 2021 #18

Stacy is an absolute force. And if Georgia turns blue, it will be 100% because of her... SKKY Jan 2021 #20

Just think, if ACORN had not been thrown under the bus, all states where they had networks Hestia Jan 2021 #22

Flipping GA does NOT alter the election Dukkha Jan 2021 #23

THIS a thousand times. She has changed an entire R B Garr Jan 2021 #24

She is an unbelievable woman. And she can't be deterred from the goal. "Eyes on the Prize".... George II Jan 2021 #28

Stacy Abrams deserves all the credit in the world... appmanga Jan 2021 #31

I think that her abilities call for a wnylib Jan 2021 #40

if trump can get one State to turn back - he'll argue it proves he's won the other ones samsingh Jan 2021 #33

Georgia is a blue state, but greymattermom Jan 2021 #34

Georgia is a moderate state, now and probably for a long time to come. n/t Laelth Jan 2021 #36

"Fair Fight" Historic NY Jan 2021 #38

If she runs for governor in GA , wnylib Jan 2021 #46

I think it's strategic. GA is the only state still "in play" where he can (and has) leveraged Mike 03 Jan 2021 #39

Nope: Republican Secretary of State brooklynite Jan 2021 #43

We don't know he didn't do this in other states. D23MIURG23 Jan 2021 #47

She's hands down the Dems' MVP for the 2020 season. TheRickles Jan 2021 #48

One of my Favorites marieo1 Jan 2021 #50

Why Georgia? Because voter suppression was strong there FakeNoose Jan 2021 #51

Also, GA is the only SoS they can touch. apnu Jan 2021 #53

President someday, I hope! tblue37 Jan 2021 #55

Also it is very much a red state while the others are swing states. LizBeth Jan 2021 #56

Because the GOP worked tirelessly to supress the vote there MissMillie Jan 2021 #58