David Perdue wins (GA) Republican Senate nomination

[alp227]

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Businessman David Perdue stunned Georgia’s Republican political establishment Tuesday by capturing the party’s U.S. Senate nomination in his first run for office.

The former CEO of Reebok and Dollar General toppled 11-term Rep. Jack Kingston by a narrow margin, setting up a battle of political newcomers with famous kin in the fall. Perdue’s cousin, Sonny, was a two-term governor and Nunn’s father, Sam, was a four-term U.S. Senator.

In addition to his famous last name and lingering political network from his cousin, Perdue deployed $3 million of his own money to back his bid. Still, he was outspent by Kingston and allied Super PACs – including the deep pocketed U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Kingston conceded the race as late-arriving metro Atlanta counties seemed to give Perdue a narrow win. Kingston hoped his south Georgia base would power him to victory, but lighter-than-expected turnout hobbled his chance.

Read more: http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/david-perdue-wins-republican-senate-nomination/ngk2s/

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Full article for now; longer ones at New York Times and Savannah Morning News

[rpannier]

1. Didn't like Kingston. But his appearance on Maher's show a while back was priceless

[Archae]

8. What happened?

He make a total ass of himself?

[rpannier]

11. They were talking about evolution

about 4:00 when he's talking about why he doesn't believe

[Hoyt]

2. Kingston is an ass, but Purdue is worse. We have to support Nunn.

[SkyDaddy7]

4. I think we Democrats...

Would have liked Nunn to run against Jack Kingston instead of Purdue...But it really does not matter in Georgia right now unless Nunn takes a page out of Barack Obama's ground game & Conservatives do not show up as they normally do otherwise Georgia is RED!!

[Laelth]

6. I agree.

I would have preferred to see Kingston win.

-Laelth

[Hosnon]

12. Georgia is by no means "RED".

It's very purple. Nunn led both of them in recent polls and the Democratic challenger to the Republican Governor has an 8-point lead in the most recent poll.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

13. Carter is beating Neal by that much?!?!? WOW! I'm so proud of my home state.

[Hosnon]

14. 49 vs. 41!

http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2014/07/18/first-poll-since-ethics-case-revival-gives-jason-carter-edge-over-nathan-deal/

[SkyDaddy7]

16. That "edge" won't hold either...

Georgia is a VERY RED state & as much as you or I wish it wasn't, it is! VERY RED!!

[Hosnon]

19. The stats just don't back that up.

If in 2010, had just African American women voted in numbers that they did in 2008, Barnes would have won. And that's just African American women. I can get the source but you'll have to give me a bit.

Deal's problems stem not just from a strong opponent or demographics, but his own (multiple) ethics investigations. We have a good shot; we'll win if we turn out. No apathy!

[SkyDaddy7]

23. EXACTLY!!

I think I said this to someone else, "If they have a ground game & get out the vote campaign like Obama's" then we might have a chance...We will see.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

21. Actually it is not. The problem is that my people--black Americans--didn't vote as much in the past.

White Republican numbers are declining in Georgia. Demographics are changing!!

All that needs to happen is that the black vote turns out. And I have faith that they will.

[SkyDaddy7]

24. Yes, African Americans have the power...More than most realize!

And that power should grow with time...Lets hope someone spreads the message so that many realize this power & use it!! We could change Georgia for the better!

[SkyDaddy7]

17. Don't get your hopes up...

Democrats ALWAYS poll better in Georgia until the actual general campaign starts then the polls swing 10-15-20pts in favor of whatever Republican is running regardless if they are shown to be one of the most corrupt politicians in America as Neal has been shown to be many many times going back to the US Congress!!

Neal will still get reelected...Just the SAD state or the VERY RED state of Georgia.

[SkyDaddy7]

15. You ain't from around here r ya?

One thing to learn about Georgia politics is the Democratic candidate in statewide elections have the lead or tied with their Republican cha;;enger before the race actually begins...Then people are reminded that Democrats are the spawn of SATAN & the polls swing 10-20pts in a month...Look for that to begin NOW!!

I LOVE Nunn but I have lived in Georgia my entire life & she is running is in a VERY RED state that might go purple by 2020...It will take a Purdue scandal or a very impressive get out the vote campaign by Nunn or both for Nunn to even have a chance of winning. Sorry. #KeepinItREAL

[Hosnon]

18. Born and raised.

Obama almost won the state in 2008, and it was close in 2012 (but not as close). The demographics are changing (e.g., Hispanic growth, Black growth, Millennials not just from Atlanta but all over). The Republicans are still favored but Georgia is changing rapidly in favor of Democrats).

[SkyDaddy7]

25. Yes, I totally agree Georgia is changing...

But Georgia is still VERY RED. It will take a ground game like Obama's two get out the vote campaigns in 2008 & 2012 but done during a midterm! HUGE challenge!

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

22. Raised in Georgia. Bill Clinton won the state in 1996. Obama did well in both 2008 and 2012.

Again, demographics are changing FAST!

African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics/Latino Americans -- all are the key to win!

I grew up in GA, and while there is still work to be done, there is more of a chance to win it NOW than it was even 4 years ago.

[RebelOne]

10. I have been following this race here in Georgia.

And I am hoping Michelle Nunn is strong enough to beat Perdue if enough Democrats turn out to vote for her.

[mwrguy]

3. I guess that endorsement from Waka Flocka Flame really helped

[davidpdx]

5. A very close race

50.9 to 49.1 a difference of about 8,400 votes.

[groundloop]

7. I expect Perdue to be ruthless in attacking Michelle Nunn

His advertising for the runoff was, IMO, even dirtier and nastier than Kingston's. I can well imagine the lies about Michelle Nunn that will very shortly be plastered on our TV screens 24/7.

On the positive side, there's a Libertarian candidate and it's quite possible he could siphon some votes from Perdue.

[madville]

20. The Libertarian candidate here in Florida

Is actually taking votes away from Charlie Crist according to the recent polling, Rick Scott is probably funding him after seeing that!

[Xipe Totec]

9. M. Perdue a perdu et est perdu. au revoir nt