The Democrats' Senate majority isn't in jeopardy, but there's plenty on the line as Sen. Raphael Warnock and GOP nominee Herschel Walker face off in the Georgia Senate runoff election
. Democrats point to early voting data that indicates high turnout in blue counties and congressional districts.
"What's the difference between 50 and 51? The answer is a lot," Obama highlighted."Let me break it down for you. An extra senator gives Democrats more breathing room on important bills. It prevents one person from holding out everything.""It also puts us in a better position a couple of years from now when you've got another election.
In a fundraising email to supporters, the former college and professional football star spotlighted that"the outcome of the Senate runoff in Georgia will – just like last election cycle – have critical national implications." Additionally, Reed stressed that Republican voters are fired up."These people are mad and they want to hit somebody," he said.
Walker was heavily criticized both on the campaign trail and in ads over what Democrats call his numerous"bizarre or false statements," and also took fire over numerous reports that he overinflated the success of his businesses and academic record.
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