GA-6 Special election discussion thread

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

If Ossoff pulls off a win, he's doing so based purely on Democratic enthusiasm and Trump-fatigue. Voters don't know him and he hasn't attempted to brand himself as anything but "Generic Anti-Trump Democrat." His candidacy is not a model for democrats nationwide in red districts.

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

BREAKING: Ashford Parkside in DeKalb reports. Ossoff with 52.4% of 1038 votes cast. Hillary was 57.0%.

Well  

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

Judging by the way the debate went, Ossoff definitely has a lead. Handel threw everything and the kitchen sink at him and he just shruged it off. I will give her credit that her question of "Who'ee you voting for Jon" was her most effective remark tonight. But that is due more to how terrible her performance and debate skills are.

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

Anyone else get an Obama-esque vibe from the way Ossoff speaks?? It's very similar to Obama's speaking style, re the cadence and rhythm.

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

Good thread from Nate Cohn about the "no party" early vote: https://twitter.com/Nate_Cohn/status/873938254793510912

I find it much more likely that new no party voters are turning out for Ossoff than Handel, based on the extent of their campaign outreach. If Cohn's analysis is correct, Ossoff might be in a prime position to actually win this. But I'd caution my fellow red avatars not to get cocky with your predictions. This is still Georgia after all.