The Daily A Historic Night in Georgia
Jan 6, 2021
Nate Cohn, a domestic correspondent for The Upshot at The New York Times, dives into Georgia's pivotal Senate runoffs. He discusses Raphael Warnock's groundbreaking victory as Georgia's first Black senator and highlights the surge in Black voter turnout that fueled the Democrats' success. Cohn also examines the tight race between Jon Ossoff and David Perdue, shedding light on the political impact of Trump's influence and the future dynamics of the Republican Party. The conversation uncovers the significance of these elections in shaping national politics.
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One Race Called, One Uncalled
- One Senate race was called while the other remained uncertain, even with both Democratic candidates on the same ballot.
- This may be due to voters' individual preferences and candidate appeal.
Unexpectedly Fast Results
- Democrats secured a projected win in one Georgia Senate runoff and lead in the other.
- This outcome is notable given earlier predictions of a delayed count.
Strong Democratic Turnout
- The called Senate race reveals strong Democratic turnout.
- High turnout in Democratic-leaning precincts and counties, especially those with majority Black populations, contributed.