Black Georgia voters' high turnout helped solidify a historic win, organizers say

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Black-led voting groups spent the last six weeks knocking on millions of doors, registering voters, distributing mailers, hosting events and partnering with Atlanta hip-hop artists to expand their reach.

Rev. Raphael Warnock, the senior pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, was elected on Tuesday to be the first Black senator from Georgia, CNN projected early Wednesday morning. The control of the US Senate now comes down to Republican David Perdue, who is running to keep his seat against Democrat Jon Ossoff.Warnock's win is a repudiation of Republican Sen.

"One of most effective ways to get someone to vote is to have a supporter come and knock on your door and say, 'Please go vote,'" Bullock said.Bullock said Warnock had also driven Black voters to the polls because his win is historic.Jeezy is one of several hip-hop artists who are using their platform to boost voter turnout in Georgia.Warnock, a senior pastor at Ebenezer, the former church of Martin Luther King Jr.

 

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Poor, misguided things! Dems used them again. Just like in 2012 they used Obama's color to attract black voters.... And you people keep buying it! Ok, get what you ask for!

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