Georgia senate seats runoff(s) megathread

[musicblind]

I just want to say, I admire your willingness to post here, regardless of whether your candidates won. I know how you feel; I've been there before — many times. Just remember, your state is a great state because it's a great state, and not because of who leads it.

[Horus]

I'm more disappointed its my own state than anything else atm.  Also the fact that we are now perma-blue is disgusting.

I need to vomit.

I really don’t get why you were so confident about these races/this state. Don’t get me wrong, I predicted narrow wins for Loeffler and Perdue as well, but a very outspoken liberal black woman literally received 49% of the vote in Georgia just two years ago. I feel like many Republicans were almost as cocky about GA as Democrats were about WI/PA/MI in 2016.

Obviously the state is now at least Lean D, and close to Likely D in terms of probability rather than margin.

It's more like having a false sense of hope that your home state isn't going down the path you know it is.  I don't let biases impact my view with other states, but with GA I can't help it.  I also am genuinely shocked David Perdue lost.  I would have bet the house on him.

bro why

The angry walk through the field at the end of his ads really did make him genuine. It's just guys like that aren't the majority of this state anymore.

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

Just remember how Ossoff BARELY made it to the runoff. Your vote counts.

[Agafin]

So... the election day turnout is likely going to be in the vicinity of 1.3 to 1.4m which is way bigger than even the GOP's wildest dreams and also far bigger than what it was in November, and yet they (republicans) still lost, lol. Who predicted that?

Also, hats off to the NYT needle. Their model was absolutely perfect (probably helped greatly by the last election being so close). If one just paid attention to it and ignored cable news (CNN) or random tweets, they wouldn't have panicked at any moment all night through.

[MT Treasurer]

I'm more disappointed its my own state than anything else atm.  Also the fact that we are now perma-blue is disgusting.

I need to vomit.

I really don’t get why you were so confident about these races/this state. Don’t get me wrong, I predicted narrow wins for Loeffler and Perdue as well, but a very outspoken liberal black woman literally received 49% of the vote in Georgia just two years ago. I feel like many Republicans were almost as cocky about GA as Democrats were about WI/PA/MI in 2016.

Obviously the state is now at least Lean D, and close to Likely D in terms of probability rather than margin.

It's more like having a false sense of hope that your home state isn't going down the path you know it is.  I don't let biases impact my view with other states, but with GA I can't help it.  I also am genuinely shocked David Perdue lost.  I would have bet the house on him.

It’s alright. Fortunately, Republicans don’t need a single GA Senate or House seat to retake either chamber of Congress (in two years and beyond), so that’s at least some solace. I absolutely understand how disappointing this must be to you personally, though.

[forsythvoter]

Republicans, if you're feeling bummed I have good news for you

McDonald (R) looks to have beaten Blackman (D) for the District 4 Public Service Commission runoff

Just took a moment to realize I'm 4 for 4 for statewide races this year (Biden - Ossoff - Warnock - McDonald)!

[Roronoa D. Law]

And David Levy Yulee in Florida even before that.

Most of Florida isn't the "Deep South".

It was in the mid 19th century

I'd argue it's still an underratedly Southern state even today.

People staying forgetting that Florida has one of the highest percentages of mobile homes in the country.  

[BudgieForce]

Now the question is: Will Ossoff take the lead in the next few hours or should we all go to bed?

[Omolloy]

I'm more disappointed its my own state than anything else atm.  Also the fact that we are now perma-blue is disgusting.

I need to vomit.

I really don’t get why you were so confident about these races/this state. Don’t get me wrong, I predicted narrow wins for Loeffler and Perdue as well, but a very outspoken liberal black woman literally received 49% of the vote in Georgia just two years ago. I feel like many Republicans were almost as cocky about GA as Democrats were about WI/PA/MI in 2016.

Obviously the state is now at least Lean D, and close to Likely D in terms of probability rather than margin.

It's more like having a false sense of hope that your home state isn't going down the path you know it is.  I don't let biases impact my view with other states, but with GA I can't help it.  I also am genuinely shocked David Perdue lost.  I would have bet the house on him.

Well, at least, if nothing else, you can be happy that you didn't bet your house on him.

[brucejoel99]

@brucejoel99 on venmo is awaiting a $50 notification from you, MM.

It not over.

I’m a man of my word though. Might wait till Monday. But I’m a man of my word (if it happens)

I gratefully await your notification when it happens (since it's obviously already happening).

[Buzz]

How long until Ossoff runs for President?

[Alben Barkley]

https://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC/status/727604522156228608?s=20

[Crumpets]

Current vote difference in the Ossoff-Perdue race is +1,869 to Perdue.

[ProudModerate2]

Can someone please explain to me why people keep mentioning Manchin?

As the most moderate Democrat in a Senate controlled by Dems by just 1 vote, he'll have huge influence over what bills can be passed.

I think that concern is overrated.  Democrats want to pass a lot of stuff that would have majority support but Mitch doesn't bring it to the floor.  If they bring stuff now, even if Manchin doesn't go for it, you're likely going to have Susan Collins or others vote yes.

^^ THIS!  ^^

[Badger]

Can someone please explain to me why people keep mentioning Manchin?

Some no-name teenage conservative Trump voter fraud Twitter account earlier claimed he was having a closed-door meeting with Mitch McConnell about switching parties. Less than zero reason to believe it, and if you do I'm offering Everglade seafront property for sale.

[Hammy]

Someone check MM’s pulse.

I’m here and still seeing Perdue ahead

[Brittain33]

And David Levy Yulee in Florida even before that.

Most of Florida isn't the "Deep South".

It certainly was in the 1850s, though.

[emailking]

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1346685023861272580

[TarHeelDem]

I'll send the first person to recommend this post $10 if both Ossoff and Warnock win. Remember, I pay.

edit: TarHeelDem it is!

[Catholics vs. Convicts]

Time to start packing the Federal Courts with 28 year old progressive Judges.

**Cough cough 28 year old liberal lawyer here cough cough**

[OSR stands with Israel]

Ugh hopefully Manchin uses his power to stop the left wing agenda and force a more centrist agenda to pass

Biden's agenda is already fairly centrist. It's like some Republicans forget who won the primaries.

Yah centrist compared to how far left the Democratic Party has become but it’s still much to the left of the Democratic Party circa 2015

[RGM2609]

And the State of the Year award goes to...

[Storr]

How long until Ossoff runs for President?

Based on Biden first running in 1988...2036.

[brucejoel99]

How long until Ossoff runs for President?

16 years, but a plagiarism scandal might force him to drop out. 20 years later, he'll run again & end up getting the VP slot. 12 years after that, he'll be elected President.

[Florida Man for Crime]

Can someone please explain to me why people keep mentioning Manchin?

Republicans who are in the bargaining stage of grief.