GA-06 and SC-05 election day & results thread

[Confused Democrat]

WHERE ARE THE RESULTS IS 30 SECONDS PAST 7:00.

JFC!!

[TheSaint250]

Let's get ready to freak out and overreact like crazy!!!!

WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

Its not a make or break for Dems because of the districts in CA, PA and FL for battle of control of House, but Dems need a win before that critical VA governor's race in Nov, in a more traditional state like GA.

[Confused Democrat]

My prediction still stands:

Handel will win.

[Tintrlvr]

Why does everyone pronounce it "DeKab" even though it's Dekalb?

Jonathan Orr-Stav from Quora says:

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Yes, although it's the Georgia county/city that are pronounced weirdly. E.g., here in Brooklyn, which has a major avenue and a subway stop with the name, "DeKalb" is definitely pronounced with an 'L' sound by everyone (including that great arbiter of pronunciation, the subway announcement system).

[This is Eharding, guys]

I think Ossoff will win. His debate performances are presidential stuff.

[Crumpets]

Here's a random prediction - I think we will have a clear idea of the winner by 10:00 ET.

[The Other Castro]

Last minute reminder:

Michael McDonald‏ @ElectProject  22s22 seconds ago
When we get the #GA06 early vote dump, expect them to be much worse for Ossoff than the 1st round. More Reps voted early in 2nd round

[Mr.Phips]

Why does everyone pronounce it "DeKab" even though it's Dekalb?

Probably for the same reason some people pronounce Oregon "Orogen".  

[Co-Chair Bagel23]

I think Judson Hill has got this in the bag.

[GeorgiaModerate]

Why does everyone pronounce it "DeKab" even though it's Dekalb?

Jonathan Orr-Stav from Quora says:

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Yes, although it's the Georgia county/city that are pronounced weirdly. E.g., here in Brooklyn, which has a major avenue and a subway stop with the name, "DeKalb" is definitely pronounced with an 'L' sound by everyone (including that great arbiter of pronunciation, the subway announcement system).

Atlanta and Georgia have their share of weirdly pronounced place names.  For example, Atlanta's Houston Mill Road -- pronounced House-ton.

[bilaps]

lol cnn says it would be a stunning surprise if ossoff wins.

[GGover]

I don't have a lot of hope for this one.

Handel will win.

[GeorgiaModerate]

lol cnn says it would be a stunning surprise if ossoff wins.

Apart from all other considerations, I want Ossoff to win just to see what Trump tweets in response.

[kyc0705]

Last minute reminder:

Michael McDonald‏ @ElectProject  22s22 seconds ago
When we get the #GA06 early vote dump, expect them to be much worse for Ossoff than the 1st round. More Reps voted early in 2nd round

Please, this board will still lose its mind.

[BlueDogDemocrat]

lol cnn says it would be a stunning surprise if ossoff wins.

They have been painting it as a stunning upset for Ossoff if he wins for their entire coverage

[Confused Democrat]

lol cnn says it would be a stunning surprise if ossoff wins.

It will be.

The common line on thinking before this race became nationalized was that Democrats had no chance in GA-6. The DCCC was reluctant to even put money into this race before it got so popular.

[bilaps]

lol cnn says it would be a stunning surprise if ossoff wins.

They have been painting it as a stunning upset for Ossoff if he wins for their entire coverage

they're idiots.

[GGover]

Democrats really shouldn't have put so much into this race. If they lose, it'll be a big humiliation.

[This is Eharding, guys]

The enthusiasm I'm getting from fellow Dems in real life about this race is palpable.

[heatcharger]

Somehow Fox News is actually covering this well.

[Mr. Morden]

Any more Nate Cohn, et al. updates about turnout suggesting result?

Nate Cohn a few minutes ago..."the turnout model is live"

https://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/georgia-congressional-runoff-ossoff-handel?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=first-column-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news

No offence to Nate and 538...but his ''models'' were wrong about everything in 2016 and not even in just politics...they blew a bunch of sports predictions (and by bunch I mean all)

Umm...you do realize that Nate Cohn and Nate Silver are two different people, right?  Cohn is affiliated with the New York Times, not 538.

[bilaps]

lol cnn says it would be a stunning surprise if ossoff wins.

It will be.

The common line on thinking before this race became nationalized was that Democrats had no chance in GA-6. The DCCC was reluctant to even put money into this race before it got so popular.

this is flatout wrong with a flatout lie in between.

[Roronoa D. Law]

lol cnn says it would be a stunning surprise if ossoff wins.

They have been painting it as a stunning upset for Ossoff if he wins for their entire coverage

they're idiots.

Let just remember the "Daily Kos" made this election a thing.

[Crumpets]

lol cnn says it would be a stunning surprise if ossoff wins.

Apart from all other considerations, I want Ossoff to win just to see what Trump tweets in response.

@realDonaldTrump
Dems in #GA06 held to tiny 1 point victory after predicting landslide. Sad!