The Daily The Last Senate Seat
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Dec 6, 2022 
Maya King, a Politics reporter for The New York Times covering the South, dives into the high-stakes Georgia Senate runoff between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker. She explores the struggles each candidate faces, including Walker's concerns about candidate quality and the Democrats' challenges in energizing their diverse coalition. The discussion highlights the tension between political partisanship and candidate abilities, emphasizing how this runoff could shape Georgia's political landscape and future campaigning strategies.
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Republican Ticket Splitting
- Republicans face a candidate quality issue with Herschel Walker.
- Many conservatives voted for Governor Kemp but not for Walker in the general election.
Democratic Turnout Challenge
- Democrats face a turnout challenge, needing to remobilize their diverse voter coalition.
- The challenge is compounded by the fact that Democrats have already secured control of the Senate, potentially diminishing voter motivation.
Democratic Ad Campaign
- Democrats launched an extensive advertising campaign, spending $54 million.
- The ads featured conservative voters expressing concerns about Walker's character and qualifications.