Lion Heart 15,041 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 A top political forecaster announced Thursday that Democrats now have an even shot of winning a special election this April in a House district that Republicans normally win by more than 20 points. The Center for Politics said Georgia’s Sixth Congressional District — held by Republicans since 1979 — should now be considered a “toss-up” race. The election, which will be held to fill the seat vacated by Donald Trump’s new health and human services secretary, Tom Price, represents Democrats’ best chance to preview their chances in 2018. Democrat Jon Ossoff has taken a narrow lead in polling. The former aide to Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) has raised more than $3 million, and more than 7,000 volunteers have worked for his campaign — unprecedented numbers that reflect the grassroots energy coursing through the Democratic base since Trump’s inauguration. “Democrats don’t have the White House, they’re the ones who are upset about things, and that can be a driver of a vote in these low-turnout special elections. The Democrats may be more excited here to show up,” said Kyle Kondik, an analyst with the Center for Politics. Though the first round of the election is on April 20, Ossoff would need to win more than 50 percent of the vote to avoid a later runoff on June 20. But given how long the seat has been held by Republicans, that’s still no sure bet. “It’s a district with a distinctly Republican DNA, and Trump still did win it,” Kondik said. “Then again, strange things can happen in these special elections.” Republicans are suddenly pouring cash into the race Up until Thursday, the Center for Politics believed the race was Republicans’ to lose, ranking it as a “leans right” race. Part of the reason that changed was Ossoff’s strong polling numbers, as well as the unexpected fundraising advantage he’s had in the race. But Kondik said “what pushed it over the edge” was a new report this week that the National Republican Campaign Committee is going to be pouring vast resources into fending off the challenge Ossoff poses. http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/3/30/15129318/jon-ossoff-georgia-sixth Follow Jon Ossoff on Twitter: ▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JohnWayne23 5,227 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 a sign of 2018 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 110,016 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 In 2018 we must take back America. Fools will realize the mistake they've made. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chrismugler 944 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I'm sorry but I don't believe in (election) polls anymore after the 2016 presidential election mess. B.B.A. / Music Lover / Human. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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