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In Georgia, a Democrat's 'Make Trump Furious' campaign rattles Republicans [View all]

Source: Reuters

Sun Apr 9, 2017 | 7:12am EDT

By John Whitesides | SANDY SPRINGS, GA.
After the crushing electoral losses that swept Donald Trump into the White House and sealed Republican control of the U.S. Congress, the Democrats' road to recovery winds through the leafy, well-heeled suburbs of north Atlanta.

Here, Democrats are threatening a stunning special election upset that could signal how well the party can turn Trump's low approval ratings into political gains. And they appear to have an ally in the April 18 vote: Trump himself.

In the first congressional election of the Trump era, a wave of grassroots anti-Trump fervor has positioned Democrat Jon Ossoff, a 30-year-old political newcomer, to possibly capture a House of Representatives seat held by Republicans for decades, one of 24 seats Democrats need nationwide to reclaim the House.

"The grassroots intensity here is electric, and it’s because folks are concerned that what is happening in Washington doesn’t represent our values," Ossoff said in an interview. "This is a chance for this community to stand up and make a statement about what we believe."

Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-politics-georgia-analysis-idUSKBN17B0E9

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In Georgia, a Democrat's 'Make Trump Furious' campaign rattles Republicans [View all] DonViejo Apr 2017 OP

No bullshit time Cosmocat Apr 2017 #1

I'm going to an event at a house today greymattermom Apr 2017 #2

Have fun. riversedge Apr 2017 #17

I have been sending him money monthly...just sent him extra...we can do this! Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #33

And I did as well. I gave, and gave, and gave again. Not in GA, but this sprinkleeninow Apr 2017 #44

It would be interesting to hear battle stories of how canvassers are being received on doorsteps. OnDoutside Apr 2017 #38

Sounds good to me... Wounded Bear Apr 2017 #3

This is the kind of activism we need Goprox Apr 2017 #4

You know the Rs are worried because of Cattledog Apr 2017 #5

Donation Page for Jon Ossloff turbinetree Apr 2017 #6

Happily done! Let's flip that seat! calimary Apr 2017 #15

Voting is already underway in Georgia I believe...our so my sis told me. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #34

Thanks for that link red dog 1 Apr 2017 #41

Wado-------------Thank you turbinetree Apr 2017 #45

This is Buckhead area, right? Ligyron Apr 2017 #7

No, further north. MarvinGardens Apr 2017 #9

I work in this district (Chamblee) CatWoman Apr 2017 #10

I work there too. MarvinGardens Apr 2017 #12

K, thanks! Ligyron Apr 2017 #11

It's most of the north suburbs greymattermom Apr 2017 #18

if conservatives lose this seat, they know how bad 2018 will be and why every democratic voter beachbum bob Apr 2017 #8

Exactly :). 2018.. Dump the Trump. n/t mwooldri Apr 2017 #14

Hear hear! Let's help show trump how we feel about him! calimary Apr 2017 #16

It'll make international news if he can swing it. The world wants some sign of hope. JudyM Apr 2017 #42

It would be a big win for Democrats in a district that has traditionally gone for the Tom Price type Hoyt Apr 2017 #13

Dems need to help split the Republican vote. Ilsa Apr 2017 #19

I cant believe the GOP hasnt gotten 1-2 of them to drop out. 7962 Apr 2017 #25

It'll be tough, but winnable. MarvinGardens Apr 2017 #20

Even I, who live in a western state, donated to that campaign. Alice11111 Apr 2017 #21

Gonna take a big turnout to overwhelm election fraud in Georgia. But I think we can do it. McCamy Taylor Apr 2017 #22

From your mouth to God's ears... Glorfindel Apr 2017 #23

Democrats Continue To Turn Out In Second Week Of Early Voting For Jon Ossoff CatWoman Apr 2017 #24

I think early voting results get out the vote for the 'other guy.' Alpeduez21 Apr 2017 #26

Plus he's raised a record breaking $8+ million! JNelson6563 Apr 2017 #27

Are there really 11 Republicans running and him? Maraya1969 Apr 2017 #28

No primary, but needs 50%+ to win. MarvinGardens Apr 2017 #30

People----be wary of anyone promising lots of stuff, pretending to be a liberal Democrat. Study Doitnow Apr 2017 #29

Yes, we wouldn't want a moderate Dem to win a red district. ashtonelijah Apr 2017 #32

You won't get a progressive in that seat...so a moderate that helps us get control of the House is Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #35

He who casts the votes decides nothing. He who counts the votes decides everything LaydeeBug Apr 2017 #31

I donated via actblue orangecrush Apr 2017 #36

Georgia republicans should realize that's not that difficult to do. Initech Apr 2017 #37

I'm on the other side of the country but I donated. Alice11111 Apr 2017 #39

I hope he gets at least 50 percent plus 1 of the vote, red dog 1 Apr 2017 #40

We recently moved to the Ga 6th, nice area, people seems sane for, considering Trump country BiminiTwisted Apr 2017 #43