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It's almost impossible for another reason: Dem turnout in runoff elections falls off precipitously.

Don't underestimate Stacey Abrams.

https://fairfight.com/about-stacey-abrams/

I don’t think Stacey Abrams has a great record at winning elections in Georgia. Do you think she’ll be helpful in these runoffs?

She doesn't need to get elected to help the movements.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/07/us/stacey-abrams-georgia-vote...

Well that was the case pre-2016 election. 2017-2020 Democrats did very well in special elections. It remains to be seen what happens to democratic enthusiasm under a Biden presidency.

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