President-elect Biden Campaigns For Georgia Democrats

President Biden is rallying support for Democratic senators in Georgia's upcoming runoff election. He expresses gratitude to Georgia voters for their previous record turnout and urges them to vote again on January 5th, emphasizing the importance of their participation as if their lives depend on it.

What was the turnout like for the previous election in Georgia?

What does Biden mean when he says 'vote as if your life depends on it'?