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Every Georgian must vote on December 6—especially Republicans and independents. The U.S. Senate runoff is too important to skip.
Herschel Walker's election is crucial for Georgia and all of America.
Despite some misconceptions that the Georgia runoff won't have a major impact, the difference between a 50-50 Senate and a 51-49 Senate is enormous. Vice President Kamala Harris can break ties on the Senate floor—but not in committees.
With a 51-seat majority, the Democrats would control every committee. They would be able to advance judges and other Biden administration appointees without needing any Republican votes. They would also be able to schedule hearings and push through whatever radical legislation they dream up.
At 50-50, there is genuine power sharing. Every committee has an even number of Democrats and Republicans. All nominations require bipartisan approval to be reported out of committee. Hearings must be held with bipartisan agreement.
The difference in power between the Democratic and Republican leadership could change dramatically depending on whether the Democrats have a one-seat majority or have to share control.
So, at a practical level, Walker's election would make the next two years in the Senate much less dangerous.
Aside from Senate mechanics, there are enormous differences between Walker and Raphael Warnock as individuals.
Walker is a genuine conservative who, as an athlete and businessman, knows the value of hard work, discipline, and commitment. These qualities are required for success at the individual and national levels. He has a deep faith in the American system and a sincere belief that opportunity is available to everyone willing to work hard.
Warnock is an extraordinarily left-wing big-government socialist dedicated to woke principles. He is to the left of even Sen. Bernie Sanders. In two years in Washington, the Democrat has gone along with President Joe Biden and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer 96 percent of the time. Further, Warnock's financial bases are New York City and Hollywood—and his votes and efforts will reflect that.
Walker will be focused on Georgia. His lifelong ties to the University of Georgia and his continued interest in investing in his hometown of Wrightsville prove his Georgia focus.
America's future will be significantly better with balanced leadership in the Senate and its committees for the next six years. It will be much worse if we have one more vote in automatic support of left-wing policies.
This election matters. Every Georgia voter should cast a ballot.
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The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.
