Georgia’s special election keeps the drama moving as the DEM upstart beats the GOP’er by 28%, but still doesn’t clear the 50% threshold to win. – PB/TK
The first big special election of the Trump era is headed to a runoff – By Bryan Logan April 19, 2017
Voters in Georgia have forced a runoff between a Democratic and Republican candidate for a congressional seat Republicans have held for the last 40 years.
The special election in Georgia’s 6th congressional district made Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Karen Handel the leading candidates set to compete in a runoff on June 20.
“We know how to fight,” Ossoff told supporters during a rally late Tuesday. “This is already a victory for the ages. We have defied the odds, we have shattered expectations.”
Trump relied on some his 2016-era rhetoric, accusing Ossoff of campaigning on “major outside money” and “fake media support.” He called the runoff a “big win” for Republicans.
“Glad to be of help,” Trump tweeted.
Continue to businessinsider.com article: http://www.businessinsider.com/georgia-special-election-6th-district-results-jon-ossoff-trump-karen-handel-2017-4
