Friend,
Trump’s 11,780-vote loss in Georgia in 2020 was monumental. So were the January 2021 runoffs there that put Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in the U.S. Senate. Without those wins, Mitch McConnell would still be majority leader, the pro-democracy agenda would have been flattened on the five-yard-line, and it would be “game over” for free and fair elections in 2024.
Sen. Warnock won his seat in a special election, so he is running for his first full term this November. His Trump-manufactured opponent, former Georgia football star Herschel Walker, is ridiculously unqualified. But, Walker could conceivably win. A Sen. Walker would fall into the Cruz-Hawley wing of the Republican Caucus and would be a dependable vote for the anti-democratic MAGA agenda.
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“Science said man came from apes. But if that is true, why are there still apes,”
asks Walker. “Think about it.”
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In addition, this race has the potential to interact with the state's governor's race. Electing Stacey Abrams will reinforce a very powerful message nationwide: pro-democracy candidates can and will win anywhere. Elevating turnout in places like Savannah and Athens will be essential.
What Can I Do to Help Georgia? The Union has collected a set of actions with organizations in need of passionate volunteers like you — NOW.
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As a volunteer with The Union, you’ll receive an action email each week. Whether you live inside or outside the area for a particular race, there will always be actions for both situations.
We have only three months until the midterm elections. We cannot relax for a minute. We are mobilizing our pro-democracy coalition across all 50 States. It will take all of us to ensure we have a democracy for ourselves and future generations of Americans.
Please reach out to one friend today, ask them to stand together with us, and get them to join The Union. And follow us on Twitter.
Together,
The Union
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P.S. While the two big links above are the fastest way to get involved, if you’re interested in other Georgia actions coming up this week, be sure to check out some of the more important ones below. If you attend any of the events in this email, reply back and tell us how it went, or anything else you’d like to share.
Other Actions This Week in Georgia
Wed, Aug 10 @ 6-8 pm EDT
Let's Get Coordinated: Meet your Organizer in Athens
The Georgia Democratic Coordinated Campaign is gearing up statewide to elect Warnock, Abrams, and pro-democracy candidates up and down the ballot. Join your local Organizer and your neighbors for a quick call about our campaign strategy and information about how YOU can help us ensure a victory in November.
Thu, Aug 11 @ 5-8 pm EDT
Human Rights Campaign Endorses Stacey Abrams Phone Bank
HRC is hosting a phone bank for Stacey Abrams every Thursday until the election in November. Come sign up for a date that works for you and join us in supporting Stacey Abrams for governor by helping us phone bank to gather support for her campaign.
Fri, Aug 12 @ 3-6 pm EDT
Georgia Southern: Annual Back to School Beach Bash
The Annual Beach Bash at Tybee Beach is a long-time favorite of Georgia Southern students. Join the Georgia Dems at an event that features music, free food and activities. We're bringing information out to the students and offering volunteer opportunities in a fun environment.
Sat, Aug 13 @ 10 am EDT
Boots on the Ground Atlanta
There are only three months left to keep Georgia free of Ultra-MAGA. Join our team in Hapeville for our Weekend of Action to knock on doors and talk to voters about why we need to protect democracy up and down the ballot. Canvassing is the best way to reach our local community and we can’t do it without your help.
Sat, Aug 13 @ 5-7 pm EDT
Northwest Georgia Dialing Blue Phone Bank
Join our team virtually to make calls to voters and talk to them about why we need massive turnout to defend our freedoms. Phone banking is one of the most effective ways to reach voters, and every call counts!
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