Georgia's Very Own Megathread! (v2)

[smoltchanov]

What benefit is there for any white person in Georgia to vote for Democrats Stacey Abrams in the 2018 gubernatorial election?

He/she may be liberal - one. May personally dislike Kemp - two. May value ideological and racial diversity - three. There are more...

[smoltchanov]

What benefit is there for any black person in Georgia to vote for Republican Brian Kemp in the 2018 gubernatorial election?

No benefits (Kemp is insane, inlike Deal). Except for ideologically conservatie Blacks (there are some, i suppose)

[smoltchanov]

Because he would be a better governor than Stacey Abrams.

Not a biggest fan of Abrams, but absolutely sure that's not true...

[smoltchanov]

What are the chances of Barrow winning the runoff? Seems like an extremely important race with 2020 implications. Hope Georgians go out there and vote.

Not so good. Blacks, and other Democratic voters are, usually, less disciplined, then Republican one's, and thus run-offs always favor Republicans.

[smoltchanov]

Georgia 2008 Senate Runoff - R+14
Tonight's Runoff (98% in) - R+4

Ten point drop in 10 short years. If the state continues changing at the same rate, a runoff will be winnable by 2023. So much for Georgia runoffs being "death forever", lol.

Not "forever", but - "for now". Barrow held very well, losing only 1% in substantially lower turnout runoff. But the last 2% are still a problem for Democratic candidates. It seems - i was generally correct, predicting that Democrats will begin to win in Georgia statewide by 2022-24. Now it's still "too early"