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Chiquitita

(752 posts)
Sat Nov 10, 2018, 09:48 AM Nov 2018

Don't let Brian Kemp steal Georgia's gubernatorial election

CNN-Van Jones

If we are honest, the early conventional wisdom was Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams had zero chance of beating Republican Brian Kemp. She is a progressive black woman running for governor against a conservative white man in a deep-red state that Trump won handily in 2016.

But the truth is: Her campaign was so good, and she is so compelling, that Abrams would almost certainly be governor-elect right now -- if the election had been fair.

As the final votes are tallied, Kemp enjoys a razor-thin margin -- but it is the product of misconduct so brazen and unethical that UN monitors would likely declare a stolen election if the contest were held in another country.
That's why, right now, every voter in Georgia should be logging onto the secretary of state website or calling Election Protection at 1-866-OUR-VOTE to ensure their votes were counted. Those who cast a provisional ballot should head to their county election office immediately, bringing a ballot receipt and driver's license/ID or proof of citizenship. The deadline is today, Friday, November 9; the time varies by county. (You can learn more at www.GoVoteGA.org).
If this assessment sounds extreme -- take a look at the top eight things Kemp did to steal the election:

More at link:

https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/09/opinions/dont-let-brian-kemp-steal-georgias-gubernatorial-election-van-jones/index.html

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Don't let Brian Kemp steal Georgia's gubernatorial election (Original Post) Chiquitita Nov 2018 OP
Abrams should call for sit ins all over Buckhead....next to Governor Mansion Funtatlaguy Nov 2018 #1
I think the Abrams team Chiquitita Nov 2018 #3
The run off election is scheduled for Dec. 4. greymattermom Nov 2018 #2
for sec of state Chiquitita Nov 2018 #4

greymattermom

(5,754 posts)
2. The run off election is scheduled for Dec. 4.
Sat Nov 10, 2018, 10:05 AM
Nov 2018

And poll workers have already signed up. That may be the best solution if it's legal. The Carter center may be able to send in poll watchers. How ironic would that be?

Chiquitita

(752 posts)
4. for sec of state
Sat Nov 10, 2018, 03:04 PM
Nov 2018

there will be a run off. So, why not governor too? It would be better to ensure the legitimacy of the election process in Georgia.

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