Certainly seems to be a whole lot of money being spent on what seems should be an easy seat to win in a red state like Georgia.
What you need to know about Georgia's 6th District election to replace Tom Price -1. There was no primary...
2. One clear Democratic favorite
In recent polling a clear Democratic favorite has emerged — Jon Ossoff — who has yet to break 50 percent in polling. On the Republican side, Karen Handel has been leading the race for second place. There are, however, three other Republicans — Dan Moody, Judson Hill, and Bob Gray — who have been close to her polling. (RRH Elections/Decision Desk HQ, WXIA-TV, FOX 5 Atlanta, Clout Research)
3. Republican trouble is overblown
A recent Fox 5 Atlanta poll showed Democrat Ossoff in a virtual tie with the top four Republicans. This is fueling speculation in the mainstream media that the runoff race will be close. The poll shows a large number of undecided voters in the hypothetical matchups. This means that while Osoff is doing well early, he may be in trouble after outside spending attacks against him ramp up. The district is an R+8 according to the latest Cook Partisan Voting Index....
4. A lot of money has been spent
In addition to the $8.2 million raised by Ossoff, the Center for Responsive Politics has reported that there has been $8.2 million in outside money spent on the campaign. The top four outside groups are either supporting a Republican candidate or running ads trying to soften up Ossoff....
5. Early voting is high ...
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