US Midterms: Warnock Wins Georgia Senate Runoff

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The Spin

Democratic narrative

After an exhaustive election campaign season in Georgia, Warnock should now be considered the leader of a new generation and part of a Democratic renaissance in the southeast. Nationally, Democrats fared better than expected, and Warnock's re-election is a potential opportunity to push a center-left agenda throughout all parts of the US.

Republican narrative

Warnock's win capped a disappointing midterm election season and a major blow to Republicans. The expected red wave in November didn't materialize — with Warnock managing to misleadingly project a centrist image, despite the reality of his liberal voting record, and skirt past Walker at the finish line.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 75% chance that the GOP will control the Senate after the 2024 elections, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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