Jon Ossoff appreciation thread.

[Cattledog]

Last edited Wed Jun 21, 2017, 11:30 AM - Edit history (1)

As a GA voter I personally want to thank Jon for doing what no other Democrat running for that seat
has done in 40 years...made it competitive and winnable in the future.

Here's what he accomplished.

GOP margins in GA-6 House races:

1992 +16
94 +28
96 +16
98 +42
99 ?
00 +50
02 +60
04 Unopposed
06 +45
08 +37
10 Unopposed
12 +30
14 +32
16 +24
17 +4


Please K&R

[Hoyt]

1. Kick. He ran a good campaign, especially considering the District.

[still_one]

5. he sure did Hoyt. Our best chance was if he won outright in the first round, and we came close.

That we lost the runoff by 5% is amazing when you consider just how red that district is

[SHRED]

11. I don't know a lot about him

Is it true that he didn't live in that district?

[Hoyt]

12. He grew up in the District, and lived with his girlfriend just a few miles from there because

she is finishing up medical school. Apparently, that meets residency requirements.

He is only 30 years old, and the GOPers attacked that showing ads of him goofing around in college like it was a terrible thing. They tied him to Pelosi, again like it was a terrible thing. They made him appear soft on terrorism, even though his knowledge in the debates was as good as anyone I have ever seen, other than maybe President Obama. They ran ads implying his type is responsible for the shooting in Washington, DC.

[Blueplanet]

44. Ossoff may have gained more votes if he had been married

Georgia is a very religious state. Living together is frowned upon, especially if you are running for office.

[onit2day]

32. Deep red district but people tired of Trump agenda

But please...Ossoff said he would not increase taxes on the very wealthy or expand Medicare or SS benefits. Dems do not need to move to the right. People are tired of trump and republican agendas like tax give aways to the 1% and this ridiculous Health care bill. People agree with us on the issues and our values far surpass what repubs offer. We do not need to run to the right or be right wing 'centrists'. We need to hold our FDR and LBJ agendas as merit badges for our progressive Democratic platform as a party by, for and of the people. Cross Check is against the law as voters are innocent until proven guilty and cannot be thrown off the voting rolls because they "might" vote twice (accused because they have the same last name as someone living in another state).
If there is no evidence of fraud then SoS cannot assume guilt without evidence. The people need a good attorney.
Good on John but still he would not identify with Pelosi or be called a liberal...He was running in a red state but I propose he would have done as well or maybe even better if he said hell yes I'm a liberal and believe in raising taxes on the very wealthy so they pay their fair share and am proud of the outstanding job Pelosi did as speaker of the House. Thanks to all John's volunteers and campaign donors. Handels millions didn't show up as campaign donations as they went to PACs who bought all the attack ads etc.

[greymattermom]

2. I attended 5 events and spoke to Jon three times

He's super smart, calm and well spoken. I hope he has a future in Atlanta or in Washington. We need smart, young people who will go into politics.

[Cha]

53. Thank you for this, gmm.. Jon Ossoff is an

Inspiration

[napi21]

3. I join you. Jon was a good candidate and did his best in a very red district.

He did better than other Dems of the past and I HOPE he runs again!

[lamp_shade]

4. Appreciated. K&R

[Madam45for2923]

6. Yes! Sounds like GA is not taking it anymore! Woohoo GA!!

Glad you guys are proud of Ossoff! He gave it good.

Kicking with love!

[Demonaut]

7. K&R

[hwmnbn]

8. Big K&R

[democrank]

9. K & R

He gave it an honest try and did very well, all things considered.

[Lotusflower70]

10. I know right

It is deep red territory. Good for him. The loss sucks but there will be more before it gets better.

[MaeScott]

13. K and damn yeah R

[Raster]

14. Oh HELL YES!

Thank You JON!!!

[riversedge]

15. Best to all of Jon's volunteers/donors/workers. #resist Continues

[RT Atlanta]

16. Hat-tip to Mr. Ossof and his staff from this #GA06 voter

Onward.....

[mopinko]

17. big thanks to jon, to his volunteers, his donors, and his voters.

and his girlfriend.

when so many districts like this cant attract anyone willing to get out there and fight the uphill battle, it takes a stout heart to be the one.
thanks to all.

[dawg]

18. Jon did something that I am too chicken-shit and lazy to do.

My GA district didn't even have a Democratic candidate for Congress in the last election.

At least Jon tried to do something.

[barbtries]

19. i wish you won,

but i'm glad you ran. we need to keep pushing to get Democrats elected all over the USA

[cate94]

20. K & R nt

[NastyRiffraff]

21. K&R

Republicans can gloat, but they shouldn't. GA 6th hasn't been nearly this close in years. Thank you, Jon! I hope you stay in politics in some way.

[Demsrule86]

22. Thanks Jon...please keep trying, we need you...you ran a hell of a campaign and trimmed the GOP win.

You have a bright future ahead in whatever you choose to do...hope you run for office again.

[Hortensis]

23. EXCELLENT job by a 30-year-old kid running as a Democrat

in that very red district. If only he HAD been able to run against Trump, instead of a very home-brand Republican.

[OnDoutside]

24. Good effort by him....needs a haircut though .... ;) Where does he go from here ?

[LesterKasai]

25. Thank you for fighting the good fight Mr. Ossoff! 🌈

[onetexan]

43. +1

Many thanks to Jon, you ran a valiant campaign. Please don't ever give up and keep running for other positions. You are an admirable young leader with many talents. There's the saying that "failure is the mother of success". Many of us believe in you and have been inspired by the person that you are and the campaign you ran. Stay strong and never give up!

[Phentex]

26. A good effort!

I appreciate him for stepping up. And I appreciate those ALL OVER THE COUNTRY who tried to help. It does make a difference compared to those who say just boycott the damn state.

[catbyte]

27. Kick

[RKP5637]

28. K&R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t

[Ilsa]

29. You did great, Jon! Rest up.

We'll need you to run again soon. I hope you'll stay in politics. We need you!
BTW, Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials; your bride is beautiful!

[Cattledog]

37. And smart!

[Ilsa]

38. Oh yes, very smart. Obviously, even! nt

[mahina]

30. A big mahalo to him and to all the volunteers and supporters.

I know a few in real life, and they put in a ton of energy, time and love. Don't go away! Stay connected.

I'm grateful~

Like waves on a rock, you will eventually prevail.

[nikibatts]

31. Thank you!

[niyad]

33. that he made it necessary for handel to have to fight for her seat was amazing, in and

of itself.

[Gothmog]

34. I also appreciate Jon's efforts

[NCTraveler]

35. Huge. Thank you.

This perspective is clearly needed.

[Lifelong Protester]

36. K & R

[bdamomma]

39. He could have been

a valuable asset to all. I feel bad he didn't win.

[Tarheel_Dem]

40. He ran an excellent campaign, and I hope we haven't seen the last of him.

[AJH032]

41. 2006 & 2008 were Dem wave years

And the GOP still took the seat by +45 and +37

...Fast forward to 2017 and it's only GOP +4

Do the math. I think that's a good sign.

[DFW]

42. He did pave the way.

He could even run again in 2018 after Handel has made a fool of herself for two years, and possibly take the seat.

[Alice11111]

45. Thank you for a valient effort and taking the heat. It's hard being in a pool of piranhas.

[reflection]

46. Gladly kick and rec n/t

[bluestarone]

47. TYVM

and hoping you'll be back in 2018

[orangecrush]

48. K&R

Jon fought valiantly.

[KingDem]

49. Has GA-6 had the same boundaries all those elections, or has it been redrawn?

?

[Cattledog]

55. It was redrawn after the 2010 census.

[MarvinGardens]

50. Thank you Jon!

[NanceGreggs]

51. K&R!!!!!

And thanks, Jon - well done!!!

[Cha]

52. Thank you, Cattledog!

[sandensea]

54. He might have won, too - if not for those 40,000 "lost" African-American voter registrations

To paraphrase North Carolina's Don Yelton: "Gee!"