The Georgia results, not unlike Alabama 2017, show that there is synergy between behind the scenes electoral organizing — building the machinery to maximize turnout for your side — and confident, aggressive campaigning.
One of the things that stands out about Warnock and Ossoff is that they did not campaign as if they were afraid of backlash. And I think that refusal to take a defensive crouch was an important part of neutralizing Republican attacks.
If there are lessons for Democrats in other red states, I think these are the places to start. Constant, year-round organizing of the kind spearheaded by Abrams and begun years ago, candidates that fit the coalition, clear policies and, again, aggressive and confident messaging.
a related point is that a strong campaign that loses can set the stage for a strong campaign that eventually wins. (this, also, is why it is important to compete everywhere with the best candidates you can find)
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