History made in Georgia runoffs
Reverend Raphael Warnock will make history as Georgia's first Black senator. CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor Lynda Tran joined CBSN with analysis from Georgia's runoffs.
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Ossoff speaks out on close Senate race
Democrat Jon Ossoff claimed victory in the Georgia Senate runoff race against Republican Senator David Perdue as votes were still being counted. CBS News has not yet projected a winner in the race, but Ossoff held a razor-thin margin over Perdue on Wednesday morning. Watch Ossoff's remarks.
Jon Ossoff to Georgians: "I'll be for you"
Democrat Jon Ossoff declared victory Wednesday morning in one of two Georgia Senate runoff elections.
Democrats make strong showing in Georgia
CBS News projecting Democrat Raphael Warnock will win his Georgia Senate runoff, but the other election between Democratic Jon Ossoff and Republican Senator David Perdue is still too close to call. Now, Republicans and President Trump face a reckoning after losing the White House and possibly the Senate. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from Decatur, Georgia, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN from Atlanta with the latest developments.
Dem outlook good in Georgia Senate runoffs
Democrats have picked up at least one Senate seat in Georgia's special elections, according to CBS News data. CBS News projects Reverend Raphael Warnock has defeated his Republican opponent, incumbent Senator Kelly Loeffler, while, Jon Ossoff is now taking the lead over Republican incumbent Senator David Perdue. Mark Strassmann reports.
How Georgia Senate runoff results will affect Biden's agenda
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Raphael Warnock delivers remarks
Democratic Senate candidate Raphael Warnock delivered remarks Tuesday night as votes were still being counted in the Georgia runoff elections. Despite no official call being made at the time, Warnock said, "I am going to the Senate to work for all of Georgia, no matter who you cast your vote for in this election." Watch part of his remarks here.
Special Report: Ga. Senate race leans Warnock
CBS News is characterizing the Georgia Senate runoff between Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler as leaning Warnock. The race between Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Senator David Perdue remains a toss-up. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes join "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell in this CBS News Special Report.
Special Report: Ga. Senate races characterized as toss-ups
As votes are slowly tabulated in the runoff elections for both of Georgia's Senate seats, CBS News have characterized the races as toss-ups. Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are hoping to win and give their party control of the Senate while Republicans Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue are hoping to prevail and maintain the GOP's slim majority. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes join "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell in this CBS News Special Report.
Democrats expand voter base in Georgia
Georgia has long been seen as a Republican stronghold, but it flipped Democratic in the 2020 presidential election. Now, Democrats are hoping to prevail in two close runoffs to gain control of the U.S. Senate. CBS News associate producer LaCrai Mitchell joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss how Democrats made the state a battleground.
Senate control up for grabs in Georgia runoffs
Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are hoping to unseat Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue in the Georgia runoffs. The GOP needs just one win to hang onto control of the Senate. Mark Strassmann reports.
Cobb County GOP chair on Georgia runoffs
Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue are hoping for a strong showing in the Atlanta suburbs. Jason Shepherd, the chairman of the Cobb County Republican Party, joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the Georgia Senate runoffs.
Loeffler to object to Electoral College votes
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Cobb County Democrats leader on Georgia runoffs
Democrats need a major turnout in Cobb County, a suburb of Atlanta, to have success in the Georgia Senate runoffs. Jacquelyn Bettadapur, the chair of the Cobb County Democratic Party, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss why she believes Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock will win.
Rep. Jim Clyburn on Georgia Senate runoffs
Georgians could make history on Tuesday: If Rev. Raphael Warnock wins his Senate runoff election, he would be the state's first Black senator. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, a Democrat from South Carolina, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss what these elections mean for the South, as well as how Democrats plan to navigate the next few weeks.
Voting underway in Georgia runoffs
Voters in Georgia are heading to the polls as Republicans and Democrats vie for a majority in the Senate. All four candidates in the two runoff elections have spent tens of millions of dollars, and both President Trump and President-elect Joe Biden have led campaign rallies. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN from Atlanta to break down the latest developments.
Election day for Georgia Senate runoffs
In Georgia, voters are heading to the polls today for the state's two crucial runoff senate elections. Over 3 million votes have already been cast early or absentee in the races which will determine the balance of power in the Senate. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Georgia, and CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper joins CBSN AM with more.
Jaime Harrison fundraises for Georgia runoffs
Former Democratic senatorial candidate Jaime Harrison has been busy fundraising for the two Democrats in the Georgia runoff elections, as his party tries to win back the Senate majority. He launched a new PAC after losing his November race to Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. Harrison joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Dissecting Trump's baseless claims of fraud
President Trump continued to push baseless claims of election fraud during a rally in Georgia on Monday. The rally comes on the eve of the state's crucial senate runoff election. David Becker, CBS News contributor, election law expert and executive director and founder of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" to discuss Mr. Trump's claims.
Trump holds Georgia rally
President Trump held a rally in Dalton, Georgia, ahead of the state's crucial Senate runoff elections. Mr. Trump falsely said "I've had two elections, and I've won both of them."
What to expect from Georgia Senate runoffs
Voting is underway in Georgia for the runoff elections that will determine which party holds the majority in the U.S. Senate. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News political director Caitlin Conant join CBSN with a look at what to expect.
Georgia voters to decide Senate control
The future of the U.S. Senate is at stake as voters in Georgia head to the polls to cast ballots in two key runoff elections. This comes as President Trump ramps up baseless voter fraud claims and pushes Senate Republicans to challenge the Electoral College results. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns reports on latest developments and Politico's Senate campaign reporter James Arkin joins CBSN with in-depth analysis.
Georgia runoffs to decide Senate control
After dueling rallies by the president and president-elect, Georgia voters are lining up to cast their ballots in the state's two Senate runoffs. CBS News political analysts Leslie Sanchez and Antjuan Seawright spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what both parties are doing to get out the vote.
"The pressure's on": Senate majority comes down to Tuesday's races
In a phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Saturday, President Trump tried to pressure Raffesnperger to "find" more than 11,000 votes so he could win the state.
Crucial Georgia senate runoff one day away
A record number of voters cast early ballots for Georgia's runoff Senate election on Tuesday. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
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