Politically Georgia Democrats Sweep PSC Races and Greene Shifts Her Tone
Nov 6, 2025
In this insightful discussion, U.S. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene shares her views on the ongoing government shutdown and openly criticizes GOP leadership's approach. She highlights her disagreements with Speaker Mike Johnson and insists on the need to pay essential workers during the crisis. The conversation also touches on her evolving political tone, speculating whether it's a sign of personal growth or strategy. Greene hints at her future ambitions, leaving listeners curious about her next moves in Georgia politics.
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Pocketbook Politics Drove Upset
- Democrats won two Public Service Commission seats in a 26-point landslide, marking the first non-federal statewide Democratic wins since 2006.
- Voters punished incumbents over rising utility bills and a focused pocketbook message overwhelmed culture-war appeals.
Utility Bills Became Ballot Issues
- Utility rate increases (about $40/month) and PSC-approved hikes were front-and-center for voters.
- The incumbents paid the political price because voters directly blamed regulators for higher bills.
Culture Wars Failed To Counter Economics
- Republicans leaned into culture-war messaging which failed to energize turnout or counter economic complaints.
- Democrats out-messaged Republicans with a simple rates-are-too-high line and won crossover voters.