Biden to Campaign in Georgia for Warnock and Ossoff in Runoff Elections Deciding Control of Senate
Source: Newsweek
President-elect Joe Biden will join the lineup of influential Democrats involved in Georgia's ongoing senatorial campaigns, according to his recently-named forthcoming chief of staff.
Ron Klainwho will formally step into the role when become Biden assumes office in Januarydiscussed the outcomes of Georgia's two runoff elections, and how they could affect the next administration's political agenda, during an appearance on NBC News' Meet the Press Sunday morning. Klain previously served as Biden's chief of staff between 2009 and 2011, during his vice presidency under Barack Obama.
"We're going to work hard to win those Senate seats in Georgia," Klain told Meet the Press moderator Chuck Todd.
"I think you'll see the president-elect campaign down there as we get closer to Election Day," he continued. "We're going to put people, money, resources down there to help our two good candidates win. I'm very hopeful that we can win those seats."
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napi21
(45,806 posts)Wow, just looking at those names all together is TERRIFIC! What a lineup!!!!
calguy
(5,326 posts)A Democrat winning there is never guaranteed. I would rate our side as underdogs right now. I really hope I'm wrong.
napi21
(45,806 posts)usually don't bother to vote. Stacy worked sosme magic in her get out the vote campaign for the General, and proved to the Dems thaat if they vote, they can win! I think, since they now know they can win TWO Senate seats, along with all the Dems Stars coming here & Stacy working her magic again, we aren't guaranteed win, but surely not the underdogs!
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thesquanderer
(11,992 posts)...to prevent the Dems from controlling the presidency and both houses of Congress. It'll be a tough one.
Nimble_Idea
(1,803 posts)Evil is always on the goose-step march against the Democrats.
IsItJustMe
(7,012 posts)If I was a Repug and I really believed that BS that they have been spewing, I sure wouldn't waste my time to vote.
jaxexpat
(6,849 posts)Every door in every modest home in the state needs knocking at as often as possible.
Laelth
(32,017 posts)That said, I am not sure that the Republicans will turnout well this time without Trump on the ballot.
It will be close, but I am cautiously optimistic that we can pull them both. I am counting on Trump-depression.
-Laelth
yellowdogintexas
(22,270 posts)We had a primary runoff in July and very few voted.
In 2012 there was a 7 way primary on the Republican ticket. The top two were Ted Cruz and Lt Governor David Dewhurst who was by all accounts a decent guy.
Well it went to a runoff and of course no body voted. Turnout was dismal and Cruz won that primary. If more folks had voted in that runoff, we would not have had Cruz.
And the rest is history.
disndat
(1,887 posts)It would be nice if Republicans won't show up for this run-off, but the Democrats will be out in full
force with Biden, other top Democrats, and Stacey pushing the way.
Nimble_Idea
(1,803 posts)gawd pwease!
IsItJustMe
(7,012 posts)Sunshine!
Laelth
(32,017 posts)I just want to remind the nation that Georgia has given us just one President, James Earl Carter, Jr., and he is a Democrat.
-Laelth
President Carter is a wonderful human being.
Laelth
(32,017 posts)Bill Clinton won GA for the party in 1992.
Invite Hillary too. She didnt do too badly in GA.
-Laelth
Karma13612
(4,554 posts)Just make sure masks are plentiful!!
CottonBear
(21,596 posts)If The Tangerine Tyrant stays away, then his lowest common denominator MAGAT followers might stay home.
I can hardly wait to cast my vote for Ossoff and Warnock in the runoff!
Bayard
(22,153 posts)And if Pres. Carter would come out that would be icing on the cake! Can we get the Obama's too?
Cha
(297,673 posts)https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=14552192
Biden Won Georgia.. It's important for him to be there!
bucolic_frolic
(43,292 posts)Bold, but I guess since he won't have taken office yet there's little downside. Sitting presidents usually shy from specific races.
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)peacebuzzard
(5,182 posts)Stacey Abrams knows the turf better than anyone.
I trust her strength to get the votes.
Chrysanthemum
(188 posts)Although we can ill afford it, we just donated $100 each to Jon and Raphael. It feels great!
For those who can afford it, please give! These races will determine how effective Joe Biden and Kamala Harris can be!
TeamPooka
(24,255 posts)they done for him lately?
He lost, so he's out.
Don't see him trying to help there.
bucolic_frolic
(43,292 posts)I think it contributed to flipping Georgia blue too!
DinahMoeHum
(21,809 posts)MustLoveBeagles
(11,635 posts)IsItJustMe
(7,012 posts)Need to put on a full court press in Georgia.
So now, if could only get us some Obama in there, with maybe a little Bill Clinton, and some other top Dems that have some pull, who knows?
TomCADem
(17,390 posts)...is that they would support a Trump coup.