Jon Ossoff competing in Georgia's 6th district

[Joni85]

Oh he may win it. But so what? The GOP will still have a strong control of the House and these type of elections are no reflection of what the Mid Term elections will be. But if you think so, go ahead. Dream.

They generally are somewhat predictive, granted this is just a single data point, so by itself it means nothing, but a 20 point swing in a solid red district isn't comforting for republicans. In the end it doesn't really matter who wins one way or another, this is mostly about a bit of a forecast of how 2018 could play out. Assuming this is indicative of trends for 2018, having it happen this early is actually good for republicans, by the time dems started losing special elections in 2010 it was too late to course correct or try to salvage anything.

[Ghostpanther]

They generally are somewhat predictive, granted this is just a single data point, so by itself it means nothing, but a 20 point swing in a solid red district isn't comforting for republicans. In the end it doesn't really matter who wins one way or another, this is mostly about a bit of a forecast of how 2018 could play out. Assuming this is indicative of trends for 2018, having it happen this early is actually good for republicans, by the time dems started losing special elections in 2010 it was too late to course correct or try to salvage anything.

Some good points. And I agree. For all practical terms, it means very little.

[Belize]

Ahh the old resort to insults when you do not have a constructive response. So typical of some here.
I have no insecurities from this special election. Because I understand the results do not mean shit really. One way or the other.

Insults? Call it constructive criticism.
But, hey deflections in that "well, it doesn't matter either way". As you say, so typical of some here.

[Ghostpanther]

Insults? Call it constructive criticism.
But, hey deflections in that "well, it doesn't matter either way". As you say, so typical of some here.

Na. You need to learn how to give good constructive criticism and how to do it without personal insults. You will be respected more if you do. Call it a deflection of what you think is the truth. That is not a insult and can be constructive.

[Varvara Spiros Gelashvili]

2017 is the year of the cuck apparently.

[Belize]

Na. You need to learn how to give good constructive criticism and how to do it without personal insults. You will be respected more if you do. Call it a deflection of what you think is the truth. That is not a insult and can be constructive.

No, I really don't.
Your respect is worth about as much as a paraplegic goldfish.

You just keep on deflecting though. That's totally useful in any conversation. Hey, maybe you'd be respected more if you didn't do it as much. Throwing stones in glass houses, etc.

OT: Fulton needs to learn how to count faster.

[Ghostpanther]

No, I really don't.
Your respect is worth about as much as a paraplegic goldfish.

You just keep on deflecting though. That's totally useful in any conversation. Hey, maybe you'd be respected more if you didn't do it as much. Throwing stones in glass houses, etc.

OT: Fulton needs to learn how to count faster.

Oh ok. Then you made me make up my mind .

[Cthulhu 2020]

As has been pointed out many times in the thread, this isn't the only special election where Democrats saw unusually high turnout. Even in special elections in districts they didn't win, those districts previously had incredibly solid very very very red representation, and were nearly neck and neck.

It's not a one-off when the anti-Trump tide has been going on around the country.

And here's to hoping Trump keeps doing deplorable things, it will just make 2018 all that much better for Dems.

[prwraith]

Jesus christ, half the reports are in and he's fucking dominating.

This isn't a takeover, it's a slaughter.

[Joni85]

As has been pointed out many times in the thread, this isn't the only special election where Democrats saw unusually high turnout. Even in special elections in districts they didn't win, those districts previously had incredibly solid very very very red representation, and were nearly neck and neck.

It's not a one-off when the anti-Trump tide has been going on around the country.

And here's to hoping Trump keeps doing deplorable things, it will just make 2018 all that much better for Dems.

Also interesting to note is that none of the candidates that advertised themselves as being part of the pro-trump wing of the republican party did that well, the winners on the r side seem to be the more traditional republicans.

[prwraith]

Also interesting to note is that none of the candidates that advertised themselves as being part of the pro-trump wing of the republican party did that well, the winners on the r side seem to be the more traditional republicans.

Could really work in the democrats favor. If they know their re-election is dependent on them not riding trumps coat-tails could splinter the GOP.

[Sky High]

Even if Ossoff doesn't win directly tonight and goes into the runoffs, I think this is a wake-up call for the GOP that people are pissed.

Let's just hope they take the hint.

I don't, while I want the Dem's get their shit in order, the GOP doing the same seems far less likely. I guess in all fairness I'd hope the GOP doesn't make it too easy for the Democrats to win in the future so they don't feel compelled to make the changes people want.

[Ghostpanther]

I don't, while I want the Dem's get their shit in order, the GOP doing the same seems far less likely. I guess in all fairness I'd hope the GOP doesn't make it too easy for the Democrats to win in the future so they don't feel compelled to make the changes people want.

Hehe. I saw on TV today that Mark Cuban, who has been very critical of Trump, is now beginning to warm up to him some. Thinks some of his appointees for commerce is good.
But yeah, the GOP is for sure not as united as the Democrats are. And if they were to become united and solid in agreement in their platform, they could win even more seats in Congress in 2018. We will have to wait and see. The mid terms a good ways off yet.

[Blur4stuff]

This is possible because Trump and republicans have been such failures so far. If 2018 elections get here and the only thing Trump has managed to do is sign some EOs then it won't be pretty.

[alexw]

2017 is the year of the cuck apparently.

Indeed it is. Republicans got a president who is U-turning on just about everything he promised them and yet they still worship the ground he walks on. If that's not a cuck I don't know what is.

[Ghostpanther]

This is possible because Trump and republicans have been such failures so far. If 2018 elections get here and the only thing Trump has managed to do is sign some EOs then it won't be pretty.

He has managed to do more than sign some EO's. But I do agree he needs to do more if he is going to be reelected in 2020.

[Garnier Fructis]

Jesus christ, half the reports are in and he's fucking dominating.

This isn't a takeover, it's a slaughter.

It can still go to runoff and he could lose there.

[Joni85]

It can still go to runoff and he could lose there.

A runoff is the most likely scenario, always has been I'll be shocked if he manages to pull out a win here, but this district really shouldn't even be competitive.

[Ghostpanther]

A runoff is the most likely scenario, always has been I'll be shocked if he manages to pull out a win here, but this district really shouldn't even be competitive.

Odd things happen in politics. Trump should not have won according to just about all the experts.

[Jimmy Woods]

He also benefitted from $12,000,000+ in spending which is unprecedented for a special election.

This was nothing more than a one off, don't read too much into.

Wasn't all of that money from outside?

He spent under $6 million. Republican outside groups poured in $8 million to defeat him.