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Georgia special election may be the most expensive US House race ever

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On Tuesday, voters outside Atlanta will head to the polls to fill the seat in the U.S. House of Representatives left vacant when President Donald Trump tapped Republican Tom Price to serve as his Secretary of Health and Human Services.

The much-anticipated special election will go down in history as one of the most expensive congressional races ever. The Democratic candidate, Jon Ossoff, a 30-year-old documentary-film producer and former congressional aide, has drawn national attention and managed to raise an incredible $23.6 million, largely from donors outside of the district and state. Historically, the next closest House race in terms of dollars raised was Speaker Paul Ryan’s $19.8 million victory in 2016, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.
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This one is a battle for Tom Price's old seat in Congress, which was once held by Newt Gingrich, and the seat is a symbol for both sides. If Democrats win, it will clearly be a repudiation of Donald Trump. If Republicans win, it will be vindication for Trump supporters, and also be a reminder to Democrats that, even coming close to winning in races in red districts, they still lose. At this time, Ossoff is ahead in the polls by one point. However, I am going to go out on a limb and pick Handel as the winner, mainly because Republicans are meaner and better at no-holds-barred battles than Democrats.

My prediction? Handel 50.7, Ossoff 49.3. The losing streak in red districts will continue for Democrats.

Polls close Tuesday at 7PM Eastern Time, and coverage will be streamed live by many sources. I will be watching this one with a beer in my hand. LOL.

KAREN HANDEL JON OSSOFF: Georgia special election may be the most expensive US House race ever | WSB-TV
 
danarhea said:
This one is a battle for Tom Price's old seat in Congress, which was once held by Newt Gingrich, and the seat is a symbol for both sides. If Democrats win, it will clearly be a repudiation of Donald Trump. If Republicans win, it will be vindication for Trump supporters, and also be a reminder to Democrats that, even coming close to winning in races in red districts, they still lose. At this time, Ossoff is ahead in the polls by one point. However, I am going to go out on a limb and pick Handel as the winner, mainly because Republicans are meaner and better at no-holds-barred battles than Democrats.

My prediction? Handel 50.7, Ossoff 49.3. The losing streak in red districts will continue for Democrats.

Polls close Tuesday at 7PM Eastern Time, and coverage will be streamed live by many sources. I will be watching this one with a beer in my hand. LOL.

KAREN HANDEL JON OSSOFF: Georgia special election may be the most expensive US House race ever | WSB-TV
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managed to raise an incredible $23.6 million, largely from donors outside of the district and state
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I dont see why there arent more people upset about things like this. We dont let Russia and China fund our federal races, why should we let California or New York fund a Georgia race?
 
Crovax said:
I dont see why there arent more people upset about things like this. We dont let Russia and China fund our federal races, why should we let California or New York fund a Georgia race?
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Or the Koch Brothers?
 
danarhea said:
This one is a battle for Tom Price's old seat in Congress, which was once held by Newt Gingrich, and the seat is a symbol for both sides. If Democrats win, it will clearly be a repudiation of Donald Trump. If Republicans win, it will be vindication for Trump supporters, and also be a reminder to Democrats that, even coming close to winning in races in red districts, they still lose. At this time, Ossoff is ahead in the polls by one point. However, I am going to go out on a limb and pick Handel as the winner, mainly because Republicans are meaner and better at no-holds-barred battles than Democrats.

My prediction? Handel 50.7, Ossoff 49.3. The losing streak in red districts will continue for Democrats.

Polls close Tuesday at 7PM Eastern Time, and coverage will be streamed live by many sources. I will be watching this one with a beer in my hand. LOL.

KAREN HANDEL JON OSSOFF: Georgia special election may be the most expensive US House race ever | WSB-TV
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1. Why is it important to Republicans/Trump supporters? It's always been a red district and has been getting closer and closer to turning blue over the years.

2. It's only important to the Dems because they've been screaming from the rooftops about how important it is. It's important to them because they've decided to turn it into a referendum on Trump.

Ironically enough, these Dems aren't motivated by liberal values: only their blind hatred of Trump. After a slew of losses they turned this race into a symbolic race, much like they did with Gianforte vs Quist.
 
Crovax said:
I dont see why there arent more people upset about things like this. We dont let Russia and China fund our federal races, why should we let California or New York fund a Georgia race?
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Yeah, there is that too. Ossof isn't even a resident of the district he's gunning for, so he's literally coming into this race for the sole purpose of being a flunkie to special interests. He's among the worst types of carpet baggers. However liberals have no qualms about how unethical it is for a person that doesn't live in the district to receive millions upon millions of dollars. They hate Trump and Ossoff has a (D) behind his name. Nothing else matters to them.
 
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reinoe said:
1. Why is it important to Republicans/Trump supporters? It's always been a red district and has been getting closer and closer to turning blue over the years.

2. It's only important to the Dems because they've been screaming from the rooftops about how important it is. It's important to them because they've decided to turn it into a referendum on Trump.

Ironically enough, these Dems aren't motivated by liberal values: only their blind hatred of Trump. After a slew of losses they turned this race into a symbolic race, much like they did with Gianforte vs Quist.
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On your point number one? El wrongo, O ballot breath. :mrgreen: Price carried the district in a landslide, getting more than 60 percent of the vote.
 
danarhea said:
Or the Koch Brothers?
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Yes, I dont think anyone should be able to politically fund anything outside of the district that the race is in. Seems to me that it should be an important barrier to help ensure state sovereignty
 
Crovax said:
Yes, I dont think anyone should be able to politically fund anything outside of the district that the race is in. Seems to me that it should be an important barrier to help ensure state sovereignty
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If that is what you believe, then you and I are on the same team here.
 
danarhea said:
This one is a battle for Tom Price's old seat in Congress, which was once held by Newt Gingrich, and the seat is a symbol for both sides. If Democrats win, it will clearly be a repudiation of Donald Trump. If Republicans win, it will be vindication for Trump supporters, and also be a reminder to Democrats that, even coming close to winning in races in red districts, they still lose. At this time, Ossoff is ahead in the polls by one point. However, I am going to go out on a limb and pick Handel as the winner, mainly because Republicans are meaner and better at no-holds-barred battles than Democrats.

My prediction? Handel 50.7, Ossoff 49.3. The losing streak in red districts will continue for Democrats.

Polls close Tuesday at 7PM Eastern Time, and coverage will be streamed live by many sources. I will be watching this one with a beer in my hand. LOL.

KAREN HANDEL JON OSSOFF: Georgia special election may be the most expensive US House race ever | WSB-TV
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I agree that the polls will be close.

But I have a feeling that ossoff wins with around 52% of the vote.
 
Crovax said:
I dont see why there arent more people upset about things like this. We dont let Russia and China fund our federal races, why should we let California or New York fund a Georgia race?
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Well, if Russia would wake the hell up to what America is all about and start supporting Democrats maybe we wouldn't be having these problems!:lamo
 
Really wish I could vote in this. Come on Ossoff! Handle is simply atrocious.
 
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That's winning, right?

That's how we fight the inequality of deciding in this country?

:screwy
 
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reinoe said:
Yeah, there is that too. Ossof isn't even a resident of the district he's gunning for, so he's literally coming into this race for the sole purpose of being a flunkie to special interests. He's among the worst types of carpet baggers. However liberals have no qualms about how unethical it is for a person that doesn't live in the district to receive millions upon millions of dollars. They hate Trump and Ossoff has a (D) behind his name. Nothing else matters to them.
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He was raised in the district..

Handel was raised in DC.
 
reinoe said:
1. Why is it important to Republicans/Trump supporters? It's always been a red district and has been getting closer and closer to turning blue over the years.

2. It's only important to the Dems because they've been screaming from the rooftops about how important it is. It's important to them because they've decided to turn it into a referendum on Trump.

Ironically enough, these Dems aren't motivated by liberal values: only their blind hatred of Trump. After a slew of losses they turned this race into a symbolic race, much like they did with Gianforte vs Quist.
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Democrats are trying to win an election because they hate Trump? Damn them for competing in an election!
 
SenorXm/Sirius said:
Dems have to learn how to fight dirty just like the GOP does. Fight fire with fire. This BS that the Dems have to take the 'high road' is nonsense. Republicans like Trump, and these kind of dirty misleading tactics/Ads have been proven to work. The far right has no scruples, they have no conscience.

Fight fire with fire.


A pro-Trump group is using Obama's voice out of context in radio ad for Georgia's special election - CNNPolitics.com
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What Kool Aid flavor do you like best?

The DNC Hillary & Bernie scandal should have been a eye opener for people with any real objectivity.
 
RetiredUSN said:
What Kool Aid flavor do you like best?

The DNC Hillary & Bernie scandal should have been a eye opener for people with any real objectivity.
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Absolutely. It's like William Randolph Hearst complaining about Yellow Journalism.

After all the revelations and scandal on the left regarding false accusations and extreme collusion with their media partners, it's really lame to lob an accusation about the right playing dirty.
 
danarhea said:
This one is a battle for Tom Price's old seat in Congress, which was once held by Newt Gingrich, and the seat is a symbol for both sides. If Democrats win, it will clearly be a repudiation of Donald Trump. If Republicans win, it will be vindication for Trump supporters, and also be a reminder to Democrats that, even coming close to winning in races in red districts, they still lose. At this time, Ossoff is ahead in the polls by one point. However, I am going to go out on a limb and pick Handel as the winner, mainly because Republicans are meaner and better at no-holds-barred battles than Democrats.

My prediction? Handel 50.7, Ossoff 49.3.
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 The losing streak in red districts will continue for Democrats.

Polls close Tuesday at 7PM Eastern Time, and coverage will be streamed live by many sources. I will be watching this one with a beer in my hand. LOL.

KAREN HANDEL JON OSSOFF: Georgia special election may be the most expensive US House race ever | WSB-TV
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RealClearPolitics.com polls show Ossof with a 1 to 2 point lead.
 
RetiredUSN said:
What Kool Aid flavor do you like best?

The DNC Hillary & Bernie scandal should have been a eye opener for people with any real objectivity.
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So Bernie was running as a Republican? I did not know that.

I'm talking about dirty tricks against the OTHER side, not family fights. GOP has plenty of them too, but I don't care about that. Nor Dem on Dem pissing matches. I do care about flat out lies and dirty tricks to win elections unfairly.
 
They're using the shooting of U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise to falsely portray dems endorsing violence against Republicans.

...and then Remember when the cons were (rightly) screaming bloody murder about Griffin holding the fake head of the narcissistic, misogynist so-called president, lying liar, l'll donny. Now they're spreading the image all over TV to smear Ossoff.

I believe the word is deplorable.

Ossoff, Handel condemn attack ad tying Democrats to Scalise shooting | Political Insider blog
 
SenorXm/Sirius said:
So Bernie was running as a Republican? I did not know that.

I'm talking about dirty tricks against the OTHER side, not family fights. GOP has plenty of them too, but I don't care about that. Nor Dem on Dem pissing matches. I do care about flat out lies and dirty tricks to win elections unfairly.
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How did the election go unfairly? How did the GOP cheat you?
 
Crovax said:
I dont see why there arent more people upset about things like this. We dont let Russia and China fund our federal races, why should we let California or New York fund a Georgia race?
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I totally agree. If I had my way I would have a law that basically states if you can't vote for him or that elected office, no donations to anyone or anything associated with that elected office. This includes outside groups, pacs or what have you. In this race, only the people and organizations living or residing within the 6th district ought to be able to give money or sponsor TV ads or what have you.

But with money considered speech, that is going nowhere.
 
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