The Runoff Report: December 8, 2020
December 8, 2020
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Tracking the campaigns' noteworthy supporters ![]() Welcome to The Runoff ReportDecember 8, 2020Republicans have secured 50 seats in the next U.S. Senate compared to 48 seats for Democrats (including two independents who caucus with them). Control of the next Senate will come down to Georgia's runoff elections. In The Runoff Report, we provide the latest on each runoff and the fight for Senate control. ![]() Regular Election UpdatesDavid Perdue talked with Newsmax's Sean Spicer about his decision not to attend the Dec. 6 debate. Perdue said, "We've already debated the issues. We did that during the general election. In the runoff, it's all about turnout." Perdue also released an ad criticizing Ossoff for saying "I think we shouldn't get bogged down in the details" in response to a question about stimulus check payments at the event. Special Election UpdatesKelly Loeffler's latest ads focus on disaster relief loans and unemployment benefits. One ad features a woman saying Loeffler saved her small business. In the other, a woman says Loeffler helped her extend her unemployment benefits. The special election will fill the remainder of the term Johnny Isakson (R) won in 2016. He resigned in Dec. 2019, and Gov. Brian Kemp (R) appointed Loeffler, co-owner of the WNBA team Atlanta Dream. Warnock is senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church. The winner will complete the term ending in January 2023. Overall campaign updates
Today: Noteworthy campaign supportersThe runoff elections have drawn active involvement from prominent political figures within the state and across the country, including President Trump, former President Barack Obama, U.S. senators and governors, and noteworthy candidates. ![]() ![]()
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