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[–] rustyfish@lemmy.world 59 points 11 months ago (8 children)

Hi everyone, European here. I have a quick question: Are Georgians fucking broken or why did they vote this person into office?

[–] acunasdaddy@lemmy.world 9 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I’m from Georgia. But I’m from Atlanta which is a big city. Obviously she’s a nut job. She’s from a tiny tiny district that has only like 10,000 people.

This is the result of gerrymanding such that you get heavily concentrated districts and have insane people who run unopposed.

She does NOT represent the entire state. We voted for Biden and have two democratic senators. We are very “purple” but trending blue.

[–] rustyfish@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I understand. I’m sorry for the BS you are going through.

[–] acunasdaddy@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

The good thing is we are fighting the good fight here. It’s somewhat exciting to be part of a swing state. I’m voting in every election and trying my best to mobilize others also. I could probably do more…

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