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[RPGCrazied]

1979 was the last time it had a Democrat

Yeah, I was 2 years old. lol

That is why it would be a huge deal if Ossoff upsets her, but really don't expect it to.

 

[Aaron Strife]

I feel like this is an overrated take on it. If they win they'll just chug along as usual regardless of by what margin.

If we start seeing those kinds of swings in the 2018 general election though they'll lose their majority.

Yes Ossoff losing will probably embolden them to pass AHCA and tax reform and the Murder Puppies and Orphans Act but that only lasts so long as their majority.

I thought this district was surpisingly close to voting Hillary in the general election? Montana went Trump by 20 but this district was by 6?

This district went for Trump by 1.5% and Romney by 23 points. PVI averages out the last two elections with a heavier lean for the more recent result, so it's more like R+9.

 

[whyamihere]

I feel like this is an overrated take on it. If they win they'll just chug along as usual regardless of by what margin.

Hot take: If Ossoff gets 49%-51%, that's still a really bad omen for the GOP heading into the midterms!

Treating ~2% as meaningful in terms of shifts of the electorate is sort of silly. Yes, he might not win, but that doesn't mean that the GOP still shouldn't be nervous. Romney won this district by huge numbers, and the close Hillary loss won't be a fluke and it's being replicated downballot by someone who was basically painted as a liberal communist.

And, Democrats are making bigger gains over Hillary's poor showing in rural and exurb America, even increasing on Obama 12 numbers in some of these districts.

If they chug along, their loss!

 

[Ithil]

What's the pelosi joke?

GOP are desperately, desperately trying to make Nancy Pelosi the new Hillary, because they lack an easy go-to target for their cheap, worthless arguments now.

 

[whyamihere]

1979 was the last time it had a Democrat

This is not quite true -- GA-6 in 1979 did not at all resemble the current borders. You'd have to go back to 1992, when Newt Gingrich moved from the old GA-6 to the current GA-6 to run.

 

[theWB27]

Every ad against him mentions Nancy Pelosi and implies he's her little handpicked puppet designed to corrupt the good, god-fearing people of GA-06.

I dig it

 

[TheCochese]

The district is R+8. Jeez.

 

[Zyae]

I heard it was +7, but still its been Republican held since the 80's?

Not exactly easy to win, pretty impossible.

It was +23 in November but voted +1 Trump

 

[_Ryo_]

Not in Georgia but crossing my fingers Ossoff wins it.

 

[Guevara]

Just wait until people find out Pelosi is already in congress :-0

 

[Kaladin]

Not in the sixth, but I'm rooting for Ossoff.

 

[Lord Frieza]

This is not quite true -- GA-6 in 1979 did not at all resemble the current borders. You'd have to go back to 1992, when Newt Gingrich moved from the old GA-6 to the current GA-6 to run.

Well, sure, but I'm just talking about on paper. Still from 1992 to now is still a long time.

 

[theechrisfox]

Really hoping that my dirty democratic donations crossing state lines results in Crooked Karen being Handel'd.

 

[Tinfoilhatsron]

Just voted. Hope Ossoff wins.

 

[andycapps]

Don't live in Georgia anymore, but hoping Ossoff wins.

 

[AstroNut325]

Please please vote for Ossoff. We need to start winning more seats.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Can you spot whats wrong with this picture? Took me awhile, but can't be a coincidence.

 

[whyamihere]

1983 - 1992

1993-1996

1997 - 2002

2003 - 2006

2007 - 2013

2013 - now

So most of the old GA-4 pre-1992 holds the current GA-6 borders. Rep. Ben Jones, a Democrat, held that until 1993. Then Republican Rep. John Linder was elected, who was then redistricted to GA-11 in 1997. And who was elected to GA-5 in 1997?

 

[WeAreStarStuff]

I want him to win, but I've lost all faith in this county

 

[EYEL1NER]

RELATED: South Carolina's 5th Congressional district is also having its special election today, between Republican Ralph Norman and Democrat Archie Parnell. This race isn't expected to be very competitive, but a strong showing by the underdog Parnell might turn some heads (similar to closer-than-expected races in MT-AL and KS-4 earlier this year).

Yep, I'll be heading in a few to vote in this one.
Good luck down there in Georgia today though. It's been really interesting following this one for the past few months and I can't say I know how it's going to turn out, but I guess it could be a good thing that it is even going to be close.

 

[boiled goose]

Please vote

 

[Durden77]

Sucks not being a part of the district. I feel kind of helpless. Please don't let us down fellow Georgians.

 

[KHarvey16]

Even just close is a great sign. People have to understand these individual seats are not as important as the overall shift towards democrats, especially seats that are only filled until the midterm anyway.

 

[mazillion]

I live less than a mile outside this district, wish I could vote.

 

[Ganhyun]

Can you spot whats wrong with this picture? Took me awhile, but can't be a coincidence.

So, what am I not seeing that you saw?

 

[Rran]

I just don't understand why working class peeps would vote for someone who openly advocates not supporting a livable wage, as if it's some kind of virtue that deserves the constituency's support :/

 

[captive]

So, what am I not seeing that you saw?

yea not seeing anything either, other than everyone is white?

 

[Lord Frieza]

So, what am I not seeing that you saw?

666 likes

 

[TheCochese]

Can you spot whats wrong with this picture? Took me awhile, but can't be a coincidence.

The Indian(?) girl is doing the BJ motion?

 

[Stinkles]

Here's what I'ma do.

Ignore the news about this all day.

Assume that awful looking woman won with her ads accusing Ossoff of cheering on murders.

Be either vindicated or surprised tomorrow.

 

[RPGCrazied]

So, what am I not seeing that you saw?

yea not seeing anything either, other than everyone is white?

666 likes

Bingo!

 

[mazillion]

I just don't understand why working class peeps would vote for someone who openly advocates not supporting a livable wage, as if it's some kind of virtue that deserves the constituency's support :/

Most of the people I know in this area don't even really know about issues like this, they just know they hate democrats.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

I just don't understand why working class peeps would vote for someone who openly advocates not supporting a livable wage, as if it's some kind of virtue that deserves the constituency's support :/

This is a wealthy suburban district.

Frankly speaking, it makes perfect sense for many of the voters in this district to support the Republican if that candidate advocates for lowering their taxes.

 

[Matrix XII]

dear lord pls let ossoff win

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[GulAtiCa]

My fiancee & I voted early. I really hope Jon wins.

 

[cameron]

The Indian(?) girl is doing the BJ motion?

What picture are you looking at?

 

[GiJoccin]

Bingo!

if you open it in the source pic, the picture is titled 'Hell'

 

[Lord Frieza]

I just don't understand why working class peeps would vote for someone who openly advocates not supporting a livable wage, as if it's some kind of virtue that deserves the constituency's support :/

From what I gather, a lot of the voters in this distract aren't your traditional 'working class' voter. But if you just mean in general, it's basically a mix a racism, tribalism, poor education, and a ton of 'dark money' being funneled into the Republican party from special interests.

 

[RPGCrazied]

if you open it in the source pic, the picture is titled 'Hell'

I named it that!

I copied it in paint.

 

[whyamihere]

I live less than a mile outside this district, wish I could vote.

Wow we found Jon Ossoff's GAF account.

 

[Alcander]

Wow we found Jon Ossoff's GAF account.

Lol

 

[SoRuffShoNuff]

I just don't understand why working class peeps would vote for someone who openly advocates not supporting a livable wage, as if it's some kind of virtue that deserves the constituency's support :/

The people who live in that district dont have to worry about receiving a livable wage, in fact they would most likely be the ones benefiting from not having to pay a livable wage.

 

[Tawpgun]

Wow we found Jon Ossoff's GAF account.

lmao

 

[Autodidact]

Go, Jonny, go!

 

[TheCochese]

Continuing to puke rain over the most liberal part of the district. Sigh.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Continuing to puke rain over the most liberal part of the district. Sigh.

Do umbrella's not exist in Georgia?

 

[TheCochese]

Do umbrella's not exist in Georgia?

This is 1/4 mile outside the district.

 

[Autodidact]

Is that Ossoff's street?

 

[RustyNails]

Yeah that rain sucks.

 

[BronsonLee]

Alternative Fox News Headline:

GOD BRINGS HEAVENLY FLOOD TO STOP LIBERAL COUP IN COBB COUNTY