A confluence of events has created a moment for a Georgia pastor to take a Senate seat

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A confluence of events has created a moment for a Georgia pastor to take a Senate seat away from warring Republicans

Democrats have longed for the day when once ruby-red Georgia would be ready to transform into a diverse urban-suburban stronghold in their column.

Joe Biden’s presidential campaign has made it a top target. Republicans and their allies have already reserved $30 million in ad spending to defend Sen. David Perdue (R) from a surprisingly strong challenge.

But the GOP fear of a perfect storm has always involved the second Georgia Senate race, an odd special election with five potentially strong contenders thrown together on the initial November ballot, including appointed Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R) and the Rev. Raphael Warnock (D).

A confluence of events has created a moment for Warnock’s campaign that, if he can seize it, could turn into a political disaster for Republicans and a boon for Democrats.

Warnock, as senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, oversaw the nationally televised funeral of John Lewis, the congressman and civil rights icon whose stature brought three presidents to Warnock’s pulpit for eulogies.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/georgia-senate-warnock-loeffler-/2020/08/08/5e5ecbe6-d8df-11ea-aff6-220dd3a14741_story.html

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1. repubs may win the top 2 spots, shutting out dems completely. Lieberman...ugh nt

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2. There are too many candidates running.

I am a Warnock supporter, but it's going to be tough for him to grab one of the top two spots. I wish Lieberman would drop out giving Warnock the Democratic lane while Loeffler and Collins tear each other down.