GOP-Backed Justices Prevail in Georgia Supreme Court races

[1srelluc]

Warren and Bethel win tight Georgia Supreme Court races

Incumbents prevail: Justices Sarah Hawkins Warren and Charlie Bethel won reelection against Democratic-backed challengers in heated nonpartisan races.

Key issues at stake: Abortion rights and judicial impartiality dominated the campaigns, with both incumbents having upheld Georgia’s six-week abortion ban in 2024.

Political implications: The victories maintain a Republican-appointed majority on Georgia’s high court as it faces future rulings on voting rights and redistricting.

MSN

But, but, but, I thought a blue wave was coming?

I recall a big deal being made of more voters casting their ballots in the GA Democratic primary than the GA Republican primary.

OK dems, what happened here?

 

[citygator]

Warren and Bethel win tight Georgia Supreme Court races

Incumbents prevail: Justices Sarah Hawkins Warren and Charlie Bethel won reelection against Democratic-backed challengers in heated nonpartisan races.

Key issues at stake: Abortion rights and judicial impartiality dominated the campaigns, with both incumbents having upheld Georgia’s six-week abortion ban in 2024.

Political implications: The victories maintain a Republican-appointed majority on Georgia’s high court as it faces future rulings on voting rights and redistricting.

MSN

But, but, but, I thought a blue wave was coming?

I recall a big deal being made of more voters casting their ballots in the Democratic primary than the Republican primary. OK dems, what happened?

I am not sure people are expecting a bunch of conservatives to suddenly change to liberal because the GOP is corrupt and incompetent. I think what you are seeing is that Georgia is very narrowly conservative still. That doesn’t mean they will support a corrupt incompetent government of Trump that they clearly disapprove of.

Having said that.. I agree it would be a better sign for Democrats if the race went the other way.

 

[1srelluc]

I am not sure people are expecting a bunch of conservatives to suddenly change to liberal because the GOP is corrupt and incompetent. I think what you are seeing is that Georgia is very narrowly conservative still. That doesn’t mean they will support a corrupt incompetent government of Trump that they clearly disapprove of.

Having said that.. I agree it would be a better sign for Democrats if the race went the other way.

The voters rejected crazy and are likely glad the fed mandated gerrymandering has been ended.

 

[citygator]

The voters rejected crazy and are likely glad the fed mandated gerrymandering has been ended.

Your OP painstakingly makes clear it was hard fought and close. That isn’t a voter rejection genius. That is a slight edge in political preferences. We are a few old racist grandpa deaths from coming out on top there. I hope you are young enough to see.

 

[1srelluc]

Your OP painstakingly makes clear it was hard fought and close. That isn’t a voter rejection genius. That is a slight edge in political preferences. We are a few old racist grandpa deaths from coming out on top there. I hope you are young enough to see.

Meh, there is no trophy for second place in an election....Only debt and despair. Your ilk lost.