Chairman Crowley Statement on Special Election in Georgia

Chairman Crowley Statement on Special Election in Georgia

(Washington, DC) – The following is a statement from House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) on the special election in Georgia:

“Winning in Georgia 6 – a district that hasn’t elected a Democrat in three decades – was always an uphill battle. Still, this was a tough loss – coming within a few points of victory but falling short is never how we want a campaign to end. But Democrats cannot let this defeat tamper our enthusiasm. The fight to defeat President Trump’s and the Republican majority’s extreme agenda is more important than ever.

“We know Republicans want to rob millions of Americans of their access to affordable and quality health care. We know Republicans want to push forward with a hateful immigration agenda. We know Republicans want to make it harder for Americans to vote. And we know Republicans want to create economic policies that only benefit their wealthy campaign contributors.

“I remain confident that Democrats are incredibly well positioned for big wins in November 2018. I will fight endlessly to ensure our party is the party of the future.”