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Leghorn21

(13,524 posts)
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 05:15 PM Apr 2017

Democrat Jon Ossoff dominates Republican Stronghold District 6:

(From this afternoon):

An exclusive poll commissioned by 11Alive News and conducted by SurveyUSA shows Democrat and political newcomer Jon Ossoff  dominating in the race to replace Republican Tom Price in Georgia's sixth Congressional district. 

Price was named Donald Trump secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services, leaving a vacuum that will be filled through an April 17 special election and, if needed, a June 20 runoff. The race has national implications as both parties scramble to grab the seat. 

In the 11Alive poll, Ossoff grabs 43% of likely voters. Republicans Karen Handel (15%), Bob Gray (14%), and Dan Moody (7%) round out the top four. All other candidates combined make up 15%, and an additional 7% are undecided. Right now, Ossoff polls below the 50% needed to avoid a runoff. 

"Polls are just polls. Now, it's all about turnout," Ossoff told 11Alive's Matt Pearl. "Turnout is key, but so, too, is uniting people around our vision for a local economy." 


http://www.11alive.com/news/politics/exclusive-poll-democrat-john-ossoff-dominates-republican-stronghold-district-6/428494693

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Democrat Jon Ossoff dominates Republican Stronghold District 6: (Original Post) Leghorn21 Apr 2017 OP
While I'd like a dem to win in my district, Jon Ossoff is probably not going to do so. Calista241 Apr 2017 #1
What are his "character issues" ? diva77 Apr 2017 #2
I went looking, and just found this...can't copy/paste, but Wapo fact check knocks the CRAP Leghorn21 Apr 2017 #4
That's not WaPo. MGKrebs Apr 2017 #5
THANK YOU - I shall pay much closer attention to what links go where - this was such a dire Leghorn21 Apr 2017 #7
That doesn't include all the commercials of him dressed up as Han Solo at college parties Calista241 Apr 2017 #10
Yeah, I saw a couple of those online...I don't mind that at all!! - and would prefer to see a Leghorn21 Apr 2017 #17
+1 !!!! nt diva77 Apr 2017 #20
If Dems get very close in an election, the voting machine issue will need to be addressed. delisen Apr 2017 #3
I agree with you about the machines but Phentex Apr 2017 #11
I did the online form and got confirmation but no ballot. delisen Apr 2017 #13
There have been reports of vote switching brer cat Apr 2017 #12
Absolutely!! diva77 Apr 2017 #15
In another poll, he and Handel in a runoff were tied. MGKrebs Apr 2017 #6
Thank you again!! I'll stop posting on this and...move on!! n/t Leghorn21 Apr 2017 #8
Not necessary! MGKrebs Apr 2017 #18
No, no, I know you weren't "criticizing"! You were gently leading me in the right direction is all, Leghorn21 Apr 2017 #19
Moody only getting 7%? Ilsa Apr 2017 #9
Jon Ossoff is the Paul Hackett of 2017 nkpolitics1212 Apr 2017 #14
Gee I hate hearing someone will lose a race by a narrow margin. Maybe that doesn't have to happen. diva77 Apr 2017 #16
Neut's old seat.. Cha Apr 2017 #21

Calista241

(5,586 posts)
1. While I'd like a dem to win in my district, Jon Ossoff is probably not going to do so.
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 05:29 PM
Apr 2017

He's got some character issues that in normal times would have disqualified him, but then again, compared to Trump, the man is a Saint.

I get the feeling that 44-46% will be his ceiling, and once they go to a runoff, he'll lose to the likely Repub candidate.

I was here when we thought Jason Carter and Liz Nunn were forecasted to win, and they got trounced.

Leghorn21

(13,524 posts)
4. I went looking, and just found this...can't copy/paste, but Wapo fact check knocks the CRAP
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 05:46 PM
Apr 2017

out of Ossoff - damn

https://www.americarisingpac.org/washington-post-fact-checker-slams-ossoffsmisleading-national-security-resume-puffery/

I had heard he had over-stated his security creds, but the above just lays him out - ouch

MGKrebs

(8,138 posts)
5. That's not WaPo.
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 05:55 PM
Apr 2017

That is an anti-Dem PAC. They are guilty of the very thing they are accusing Ossoff of: puffery.

WaPo did give him a Pinocchio but it wasn't any worse than 99% of other candidates. He DID have security clearance, he has not lied about the time frame.

Here's the WaPo conclusion:
"We take a reasonable-person approach here at The Fact Checker. Would an ordinary viewer understand that Ossoff’s clearance was for less than half a year? Not very likely. Moreover, declaring himself a “senior national security staffer” is also bit too much résumé puffery."

"Technically, Ossoff walks a very careful line. But the overall impression is misleading enough to merit a Pinocchio."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fact-checker/wp/2017/04/03/did-a-democratic-congressional-hopeful-inflate-his-national-security-credentials/?utm_term=.5c3a436b7e74

Leghorn21

(13,524 posts)
7. THANK YOU - I shall pay much closer attention to what links go where - this was such a dire
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 06:02 PM
Apr 2017

write-up (yet linked to Wapo...in its own way) - it sure felt ultra-nasty -

Appreciate your taking the time to straighten me out, eeek

Calista241

(5,586 posts)
10. That doesn't include all the commercials of him dressed up as Han Solo at college parties
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 06:15 PM
Apr 2017

Calling himself "Han Solo" and running the "beer keg run in 12 parsecs." And then he's doing this stupid shirtless dance with a Darth Vader mask on.

Leghorn21

(13,524 posts)
17. Yeah, I saw a couple of those online...I don't mind that at all!! - and would prefer to see a
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 09:08 PM
Apr 2017

college kid being silly rather than, like, heading up the local chapter of the young repuglicans and being all serious and Stephen Millerish-lookin, eww

delisen

(6,044 posts)
3. If Dems get very close in an election, the voting machine issue will need to be addressed.
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 05:41 PM
Apr 2017

Georgia is one of 5 states using the easily hackable Diebold touch screen voting machines with 13year old technology. In last election there were reports of machines switching votes to Trump.

I applied online for a mail in ballot from the Secy States office. Never received it. (John Lewis's district).

Voter suppression is a reality. Too many democrats think computers voting is safe nd accurate everywhere. It isn't.

Phentex

(16,334 posts)
11. I agree with you about the machines but
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 06:18 PM
Apr 2017

I have requested ballots for my college kids and they always get them. I mail in the request form. Now whether or not they get counted is another matter!

brer cat

(24,572 posts)
12. There have been reports of vote switching
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 06:29 PM
Apr 2017

in every election since they were installed, and it doesn't help that there isn't a paper trail. As long as republicans are in charge, there will be highly questionable results. I vote, but I have zero confidence in the system.

Leghorn21

(13,524 posts)
19. No, no, I know you weren't "criticizing"! You were gently leading me in the right direction is all,
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 09:43 PM
Apr 2017

and I do appreciate that, MG!!

Ilsa

(61,695 posts)
9. Moody only getting 7%?
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 06:07 PM
Apr 2017

Hee has David Perdue campaigning for him. Perdue said, "He's one of us." Loudest dog whistle I've heard in awhile.

On edit: Ossoff is saying he'll hold 45 accountable. I think it's resonating in that district. I think there is a lot of buyer's remorse there.

nkpolitics1212

(8,617 posts)
14. Jon Ossoff is the Paul Hackett of 2017
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 08:41 PM
Apr 2017

Paul Hackett(D-OH) ran for the US House in OH-2 during a 2005 special election to succeed Robert Portman who was then appointed US Trade Representative by Bush-43. Hackett lost the Special Election to Jean Schmidt by a 3 percent margin.
Since Hackett's defeat, Hackett considered running for the US Senate in 2006 but the DSCC and ODP endorsed Sherrod Brown-D for the 2006 OH US Senate Election.
Jon Ossoff (D-GA) will probably lose the runoff election in GA-6 by a narrow margin. Ossoff could seek a rematch in 2018 or run for Governor of GA in 2018 or run for the US Senate in 2020

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