Without doubt, every day between now and mid-January, 2021, will present significant challenges. None should be minimized.
I would, however, like to maximize the importance of two!
On January 5, 2021, there will be two run-off election contests that will take place for the TWO U.S. Senate seats in Georgia.
One contest juxtaposes Republican incumbent David Perdue with progressive Democratic Party challenger Jon Ossoff.
The other contest juxtaposes Republican incumbent Kelly Loeffler with progressive Democratic Party challenger Raphael Warnock.
Both Democratic Party progressives have strong records and deserve big support!
How important are these two January 5 contests?
Currently, it appears that the Republican Party hold 50 seats in the U.S. Senate, while the Democratic Party holds 48. Given this configuration, Senate Majority Leader will be able to throttle all progressive legislation promoted by a Biden administration in the same way that McConnell strangled most progressive legislation proposed by the Obama administration.
Alternatively, if the two Democratic Party Senatorial candidates in Georgia win, the power balance in the U.S. Senate could dramatically and progressively shift. Each party would hold fifty seats. But when the two parties deadlock at 50 votes each, who settles that deadlock???
Spoiler alert: Vice President Kamala Harris!!!
Critical Involvement For All of Us between now and Jan. 5: Work for the victories of Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock!!!
Thank you. This is where I’m turning my “Citizen Campaign Volunteer” efforts. I’d like to nominate Stacey Abrams for Empress of the Universe. Supported her gubernatorial campaign, admired her in facing loss with activist action, and have listened to her over the years with only increasing admiration. She has proven the value of grassroots organizing. Her contribution helped elect the first female VP Kamala Harris. My God, that makes me so HAPPY. Thank you, Stacey. I’m with you all the way. Whatever you want. ❤️🤍💙
Heather,
Great column!
Without doubt, every day between now and mid-January, 2021, will present significant challenges. None should be minimized.
I would, however, like to maximize the importance of two!
On January 5, 2021, there will be two run-off election contests that will take place for the TWO U.S. Senate seats in Georgia.
One contest juxtaposes Republican incumbent David Perdue with progressive Democratic Party challenger Jon Ossoff.
The other contest juxtaposes Republican incumbent Kelly Loeffler with progressive Democratic Party challenger Raphael Warnock.
Both Democratic Party progressives have strong records and deserve big support!
How important are these two January 5 contests?
Currently, it appears that the Republican Party hold 50 seats in the U.S. Senate, while the Democratic Party holds 48. Given this configuration, Senate Majority Leader will be able to throttle all progressive legislation promoted by a Biden administration in the same way that McConnell strangled most progressive legislation proposed by the Obama administration.
Alternatively, if the two Democratic Party Senatorial candidates in Georgia win, the power balance in the U.S. Senate could dramatically and progressively shift. Each party would hold fifty seats. But when the two parties deadlock at 50 votes each, who settles that deadlock???
Spoiler alert: Vice President Kamala Harris!!!
Critical Involvement For All of Us between now and Jan. 5: Work for the victories of Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock!!!
Thank you. This is where I’m turning my “Citizen Campaign Volunteer” efforts. I’d like to nominate Stacey Abrams for Empress of the Universe. Supported her gubernatorial campaign, admired her in facing loss with activist action, and have listened to her over the years with only increasing admiration. She has proven the value of grassroots organizing. Her contribution helped elect the first female VP Kamala Harris. My God, that makes me so HAPPY. Thank you, Stacey. I’m with you all the way. Whatever you want. ❤️🤍💙
She is a wonderful human being. I second your nomination.
Those who want to flip the Senate by getting Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock elected might consider supporting them via these organizations:
https://warnockforgeorgia.com/take-action/
https://electjon.com/
https://fairfight.com/join-our-fight/ [This is the organization founded by Stacey Abrams.]
https://www.gapostcard.org/
https://www.georgiademocrat.org/
https://www.theyseeblue.com/georgia
https://newgeorgiaproject.org/
There is also this new Facebook group that you can join:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ossoffwarnock
We intend to donate very soon.
Thanks, Michele.
That's a fantastic list of sites, Mim. Thank you, and I'll donate when I'm able to do so.
Thank you, Laureen.
YES! YES! The Donald ought to appreciate this cliffhanger at the end of the final season of his fictional-based show, the "The Twitathon."
Perfect title/name for the past 4 years! Twitathon!!!
Yes: Biden is hamstrung without Dem control--however shaky--of the Senate.