Ossoff Expands His Lead in Georgia Special Election

[DonViejo]

March 20, 2017 By Taegan Goddard

With just less than 30 days until the special election to replace former Rep. Tom Price (R-GA), a new Clout Research poll finds that Jon Ossoff (D) is greatly solidifying his base of support and now leads the special election field with 41%.

Karen Handel (R) now only has a marginal edge over Bob Gray (R), as both effectively tie at 16%.

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https://politicalwire.com/2017/03/20/ossoff-expands-lead-georgia-special-election/

[LonePirate]

1. We really need to get Ossoff above 50% to avoid a runoff.

No offense to the other Dems in the race but they should withdraw to help solidify support for Ossoff.

[Adrahil]

3. Gonna send him some money. NT

[ATL Ebony]

8. Agree, splitting the ticket could cause harm in the end.

[Cattledog]

2. This s just North of Atlanta and Ossoff

has the momentum.

[DeminPennswoods]

4. Worth noting this is a Republican polling outfit

Link to poll: http://cloutpolitical.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2017/03/GA-CD-6-Topline-Report-3.17.2017.pdf

Some numbers: 42% R, 30% I, 91% white, 91% non-union, 45% over 65. The sample is old, white, conservative and Republican.

[NewJeffCT]

5. Hopefully the young Ossof can turn out younger voters

turnout is always YUUGE in special elections

[DeminPennswoods]

6. The sample should be fairly good news

The sample is pretty much an electorate that would be expected to elect a Republican, so Ossoff leading is a good sign for him, imho. Clout Research used an LV screen, but it doesn't say who they considered a likely voter. By their sample, I'd say they are using the usual screens of voting history, etc, which could be problematic given the anger and engagement Dems are showing.

[ATL Ebony]

7. I think we've got a winner. His TV ads are constant and great.

I'm sure he appreciates the support given but pls don't stop now, help him to give 'em hell.

[Politicub]

9. I'm in this district

And we've gotten canvassed. There are more Ossoff signs in yards than Trump and Hillary combined had. His commercials air constantly. There is a real feeling of possibility.

It would be so sweet for a dem to win quack Price's seat.