Escape Goat
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We just had a two term democratic president.
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Georgia's 6th Congressional District Special Election |OT| Round 2: Fight!
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We just had a two term democratic president.
Bam Bam Baklava
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Except it makes the thread an unreadable reactionary mess.
TheLostBigBoss
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RPGCrazied
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Why not? I'm sick of living in Trump redneck country.
AstroNut325
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You're just making the situation worse. We need liberals in these areas. Cali and NY can't carry the nation electorally.
maabus1999
Member
So how about SC - 05 ?? That is a lot closer at almost 30% in then I thought it would be...
Remember when Hillary won the popular vote but not the presidency?
Self segregation of urban liberals is a big part of the problem.
Can't flip a red seat if no one is there to vote blue
Can I move out of Alabama/Mississippi?
Fancyarcher
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You'll only worsen the country by leaving it. One vote matters a lot in a red state.
RPGCrazied
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Fine, Austin or Dallas then! They are more friendly to my kind then where I am.
Yes. But only to a swing state or lean R.
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
Escape Goat
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Alaska
Because you'll be guaranteeing that Trump redneck country stays around.
Lord Frieza
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We did, but the GOP also know how all three chambers of government and control of 32 state governments. It's hard not to feel that way sometimes, but that really doesn't matter to this topic, though.
Finale Fireworker
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See, there ya go.
Come join us trying to get rid of Lamar Smith here in West Austin.
ShooterMcGavin
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God, this NYTimes election tracker is giving me some serious PTSD from November.
RPGCrazied
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It really is a pipe dream to move states, all my family is here. I've been born and raised in this state. Its my home, even if its redneck trash in spots.
Tbh, watching these types of events live probably isn't good/healthy for some people.
Lord Frieza
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It would be hilarious if Ossoff loses in a squeaker in this, but somehow Parnell pulls off a win lol. I mean, that's not going to happen, but it would be something to see.
Hasphat'sAnts
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Can't really say he's underperforming when this district is as red as it is tbh
RPGCrazied
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I know. I really do not like these people.
maabus1999
Member
Well if SC-05 is close, it would show in truth how screwed the GOP is without spending millions per race.
EDIT: Ok 40% in and yeah......SC-05 may be news tomorrow if this is only a couple % difference. That is supposed to be +20.
balladofwindfishes
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I think they mean he's under performing what he needs to win
He's obviously very much over performing as a Democrat in a red district
This should emotionally "be the one" in the mind of a lot of people. Ossoff seemed pretty good for a first-time candidate. His opponent's attitudes on gay rights and a living wage seemed particularly poor as national attitudes soften on these issues. Donald Trump's administration is falling through the floor compared to previous executive branches in polling support. This isn't a Republican district by 50 points but more like 10. So if Trump can weigh the party down and a good Democratic candidate can make the difference, this is the place. (Also, some Democrats really want to be able to turn parts of the south, and metro Atlanta could be one of those places. Ossoff losing puts pressure on that theory.)
The swing to Democrats is really encouraging this year, but people need a win, you know? After a while, it has to 'become real'.
It will be hilarious if the republicans in both districts end up winning by only 5 points.
Phrozenflame500
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Way to early to tell but I'm expecting the "boring" outcome where Handel wins by a point or so, conservatives claim an actual victory while liberals claim a demographic one, some republicans in more competative districts sleep a bit less soundly.
WiiredShawn
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Me, too, but we gotta hold on long enough for Democrats to get in power, then we badger the shit out of them about passing the National Popular Vote compact in their state. Then we can undercut the electoral college and stop letting rednecks decide who our president is.
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Chmpocalypse
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So, those of you lambasting people for wanting to escape the South due to electoral considerations - are you willing to put your money where your judgement is and move to the South?
BlazinSkatinAxel
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Karen Handel
R
49%
56,619 votes
Jon Ossoff
D
51%
58,152 votes
0%
Reporting
1/208
Precincts
http://www.wsbtv.com/election-results
R
49%
56,619 votes
Jon Ossoff
D
51%
58,152 votes
0%
Reporting
1/208
Precincts
http://www.wsbtv.com/election-results
StrikeNinja24
Banned
I'm actually considering it.
1.5%.
1.5%
Lord Frieza
Member
We have had two wins this year. Two State House Seats flipped in NY and NH that have never had a Democrat in the seat. People focus a lot on federal, I know, but that was a good thing.
RPGCrazied
Member
Tell me about it. I'd love to replace Cruz. He is up for election next year and from what I read his poll numbers are down.
There's no way in hell that holds, but if he wins and Ossoff loses I will die laughing tonight.
TheLostBigBoss
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