GA-6 Special election discussion thread

[DrScholl]

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.

I noticed that, too.

[heatcharger]

Early vote through today by county:

Cobb 10623 (16.9%)
DeKalb 15618 (24.8%)
Fulton 36722 (58.3%)
Total 62963

For reference:

In April (all votes), Fulton was 45%, Cobb 32% and Dekalb 23%.

In early vote, Fulton was 53%, Cobb 26% and Dekalb 21%.

Do you have the results by county in the 1st round by any chance? An uptick in turnout in Dekalb looks good, but that was to be expected with the EV situation, and so I'm wondering who will benefit from this sharp increase in Fulton.

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

Early vote through today by county:

Cobb 10623 (16.9%)
DeKalb 15618 (24.8%)
Fulton 36722 (58.3%)
Total 62963

I actually believe Ossoff is going to win this...

[Ebsy]

Big gaffe gaining traction on twitter from Handel from the debate:

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

Big gaffe gaining traction on twitter from Handel from the debate:

Geez, that's a very Palin-esque gaffe. What a moron. She cannot possibly be able to cover that up.

[The Other Castro]

Well, you can bet that Republicans are not going to run Handel against Ossoff again next year if he wins the runoff.

[Matty]

I know this board doesn't want to hear this, but the term "living wage" really doesn't have a meaning. Every individual has a different standard for what it means to "live".

Companies aren't obliged to pay wages that result in a certain standard of living, they are obliged to pay wages that the market will bear.

Why stop at living wage? I support a prosperity wage.

[Matty]

By the way, Ossof's statement tonight that he supports a return to 50s era tax rates on the wealthy isn't going to play well in nevertrump surburbs.

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

By the way, Ossof's statement tonight that he supports a return to 50s era tax rates on the wealthy isn't going to play well in nevertrump surburbs.

Never Trumpers were never going to vote for Ossoff. Disliking Trump doesn't necessarily mean they feel disconnected from the Republican party as a whole. The point is, the livable wage gaffe speaks for itself, hits right into Fulton county, and it's going to be streamed constantly by WBTV, the DCCC, and the Ossoff campaign.

[heatcharger]

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.

He drops the last syllable of sentences like Obama does, and sprinkles in an occasional "uh". It's a good touch.

By the way, Ossof's statement tonight that he supports a return to 50s era tax rates on the wealthy isn't going to play well in nevertrump surburbs.

He never said such a thing.

[Lothal1]

Handel and co are going to have a field day with ads from the debate. Best quote I saw on twitter: "Ossoff: 'There's far to much money in politics.'"  - the 20 million dollar candidate. But muh dark money!

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

Handel and co are going to have a field day with ads from the debate. Best quote I saw on twitter: "Ossoff: 'There's far to much money in politics.'"  - the 20 million dollar candidate. But muh dark money!

Yeah cuz that was totally the worst line of the debate

I think the Handel clan is just trying to make the livable wage gaffe seem less painful than it really is.

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

Never Trumpers were never going to vote for Ossoff.

Then why do you think Ossoff has the edge right now? Demographic changes alone certainly don't explain it.

Oh I don't know, has it ever occurred to you that there exists independents in the 6th congressional district? The group did break for Trump 52-41 over Clinton in Georgia.

[Technocracy Timmy]

Why stop at living wage? I support a prosperity wage.

Because there's a fundamental difference between earning enough to survive and living quite comfortably.

[Technocracy Timmy]

Are these GA-6 republicans more of the evangelical SoCon variety, national security hawks, or fiscal conservatives?

[DrScholl]

Probably are best described as fiscal conservatives. Definitely not evangelical, at least not by a large percentage.

[Confused Democrat]

Karen Handel:

"I do not support a livable wage"

JFC

[Mr. Smith]

Not believing it 'til it happens for Ossoff.

For now, this just means he loses by a half percentage. Too much damn money on the other hand and fans already have decided who won.

[Holmes]

Handel and co are going to have a field day with ads from the debate. Best quote I saw on twitter: "Ossoff: 'There's far to much money in politics.'"  - the 20 million dollar candidate. But muh dark money!

Attacking a Democrat for saying there's too much money in politics? You must've thought the Han Solo ad was brilliant.

[Badger]

Well, you can bet that Republicans are not going to run Handel against Ossoff again next year if he wins the runoff.

Which is probably good for Ossoff as IIRC the other primary candidates were particularly whackadoodle extreme, and Handel was considered the "moderate electable" one.

[Holmes]

Well, you can bet that Republicans are not going to run Handel against Ossoff again next year if he wins the runoff.

Which is probably good for Ossoff as IIRC the other primary candidates were particularly whackadoodle extreme, and Handel was considered the "moderate electable" one.

Whoever thought Handel was electable clearly knew nothing about her.

[Hammy]

Well, you can bet that Republicans are not going to run Handel against Ossoff again next year if he wins the runoff.

Which is probably good for Ossoff as IIRC the other primary candidates were particularly whackadoodle extreme, and Handel was considered the "moderate electable" one.

Whoever thought Handel was electable clearly knew nothing about her.

Just remember, Trump wasn't supposed to be electable either.

[Holmes]

Well, you can bet that Republicans are not going to run Handel against Ossoff again next year if he wins the runoff.

Which is probably good for Ossoff as IIRC the other primary candidates were particularly whackadoodle extreme, and Handel was considered the "moderate electable" one.

Whoever thought Handel was electable clearly knew nothing about her.

Just remember, Trump wasn't supposed to be electable either.

Ok. And Handel is a true and tested loser.

[Badger]

Well, you can bet that Republicans are not going to run Handel against Ossoff again next year if he wins the runoff.

Which is probably good for Ossoff as IIRC the other primary candidates were particularly whackadoodle extreme, and Handel was considered the "moderate electable" one.

Whoever thought Handel was electable clearly knew nothing about her.

True, but the others are reportedly worse is my point.

[Mr. Smith]

Well, you can bet that Republicans are not going to run Handel against Ossoff again next year if he wins the runoff.

Which is probably good for Ossoff as IIRC the other primary candidates were particularly whackadoodle extreme, and Handel was considered the "moderate electable" one.

Whoever thought Handel was electable clearly knew nothing about her.

Just remember, Trump wasn't supposed to be electable either.

Ok. And Handel is a true and tested loser.

So was Senator John Kennedy, oh and Changing Charlie too.