Ga. Democratic Party Chair: I still believe

The Chairman of the Democratic Party of Georgia had a message Wednesday for the party's candidates and supporters in Tuesday's elections: Thank you for believing in us again. Thank you for standing up for the party's values - even in areas of the state where it is not popular to "bleed blue."<br /> <br /> "In the end, that's what it has all come down to," DuBose Porter said. "We had candidates running on our ticket - from the top to the bottom - who we could all believe in again. Our candidates stood for our issues- better schools for our children, less gridlock in Washington, fair and accessible elections and a better, more responsive and ethical government. And the Republicans were scared". <br /> <br /> "Last night," Porter declared, "was the culmination of the Republicans pouring tens of millions of dollars into our state. Despite being outspent, Democrats were competitive until the end. It stung like hell. That's absolutely true. But we have some positive signs as well. Michelle Nunn cut into GOP strongholds like Cobb and Gwinnett counties and won Douglas and Henry counties outright." <br /> <br /> Porter said he is also pleased with the showing of the Democratic candidates for the state Legislature.<br /> <br /> "Our Senate Democrats maintained every seat. And our House Democrats continued to stop a GOP super-majority in the House. They held on to contested seats in districts in counties such as Douglas, Paulding, Coweta, Troup and Meriweather. No incumbents were lost." <br /> <br /> Porter declared that Georgia is now a battleground state for 2016. <br /> <br /> "We were as competitive as traditional battlegrounds like Ohio and North Carolina, and we have two years to continue building our infrastructure for 2016 and beyond.<br /> I understand taking a bit of time to lick these wounds."<br /> <br /> Porter said the party will continue to build, raise hope and believe in Democrats.<br /> <br /> "Make no mistake about it ya'll, Georgia was, and is, in play."

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