Georgia governor’s matchup sets a battle for the middle
6 years, 5 months ago

Georgia governor’s matchup sets a battle for the middle

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — With the Georgia governor’s race now set, the contest between Republican Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams becomes a question of which candidate can move beyond their partisan bases to capture the electoral middle in this emerging battleground state. “Kemp is running as an all-out Trump supporter and a ‘politically incorrect conservative.’ Abrams is not only the first African-American candidate for governor in Georgia, but probably the most liberal Democratic candidate for governor in history.” Both national parties are running ads labeling the opposition as dangerous. A Republican Governors Association spot slams Abrams as the “most radical liberal ever to run for governor” -- the voiceover doesn’t even limit the claim to Georgia. Kemp credited Trump’s late endorsement for sealing his victory, and Trump tweeted his congratulations on Wednesday, urging Kemp to “go win against the open border, crime loving opponent that the Democrats have given you.” It was trademark over-the-top rhetoric: Abrams has criticized Trump’s immigration policy but has never advocated open borders. Inslee called Kemp a “sycophant for Donald Trump,” and said Abrams offers a “real economic agenda.” The DGA recently steered $250,000 to the Georgia Democratic Party for its fall efforts.

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Georgia’s Brian Kemp picked to lead Republican Governors Association
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgia’s Brian Kemp picked to lead Republican Governors Association

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will lead the Republican Governors Association for the next year, the group announced Wednesday, just weeks after the party secured governorships in eight out of 11 state races up for grabs in the election earlier this month. “The governor looks forward to working with the General Assembly to make Georgia an even better place …

'Political theater': Dems call for removal of Trump loyalists on Georgia Election Board
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Political theater': Dems call for removal of Trump loyalists on Georgia Election Board

Raw Story  

Several Democratic Georgia lawmakers, religious and civil rights leaders implored Gov. Brian Kemp Monday to remove three Donald Trump loyalist State Election Board members accused of holding an illegal meeting and enacting illegal election rules over the last several weeks. The fallout from a July Georgia State Election Board meeting continues to play out with the recent filing of a …

Trump-loving Georgia election official suggested himself for federal appointment
5 months ago

Trump-loving Georgia election official suggested himself for federal appointment

Raw Story  

One of the election conspiracists who oversees voting in Georgia floated himself for a possible federal position if Donald Trump is re-elected. The former president hailed Georgia state election board members Janelle King, Rick Jeffares and Janice Johnston from the stage of his rally this month in Atlanta, praising them for voting in favor of rules that could sow chaos …

Trump created major 'problem' when he focused attack on foe's wife: Georgia GOP insider
5 months, 1 week ago

Trump created major 'problem' when he focused attack on foe's wife: Georgia GOP insider

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's decision to reignite his long-running feud with Georgia Republican Gov. Right-wing talk show host Erick Erickson, who knows the ins and outs of Georgia Republican politics, argued on Monday that he's already seeing signs that Trump's attacks on Brian and Marty Kemp were hurting him with a key bloc of Peach State voters. "If you want …

'Politically stupid': GOP leaders warn 'Trump may have just lost Georgia'
5 months, 1 week ago

'Politically stupid': GOP leaders warn 'Trump may have just lost Georgia'

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's attacks on Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger during his Atlanta rally Saturday were not new. The former president, ex-Georgia GOP chairman David Shafer, and MAGA allies have long blamed the two Republican leaders for Trump's 2020 loss in the state. Not only did Trump claim Kemp and Raffensperger are "doing everything possible to …

'Did Stalin write this?' Internet torches Trump's call to 'purge' GOP of dissenting voices
5 months, 1 week ago

'Did Stalin write this?' Internet torches Trump's call to 'purge' GOP of dissenting voices

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Saturday called for the Republican party to "purge" individuals who oppose him, leading to widespread condemnation online. "Congratulations to Georgia GOP Chair, Josh McKoon, for going after the failed former Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, who realized he could never win again, and quit his run for Office - His name is Geoff Duncan," Trump wrote. "He is …

Trump again tears into Georgia’s Republican governor as he campaigns in the state
5 months, 1 week ago

Trump again tears into Georgia’s Republican governor as he campaigns in the state

LA Times  

Former President Trump railed against Georgia Gov. Former President Trump picked a new fight with Georgia’s Republican governor as he campaigned in the key swing state, where he’s looking to avenge his 2020 loss — a defeat he continues to blame on GOP officials based on his false claims of election fraud. “And there are signs Donald Trump is feeling …

Some in Georgia GOP seek purity test as Trump appears at convention in aftermath of indictment
1 year, 7 months ago

Some in Georgia GOP seek purity test as Trump appears at convention in aftermath of indictment

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Georgia’s state Republican convention gets underway Friday with Donald Trump still expected on Saturday, even as a right-wing party faction seeks to punish GOP officials it considers ideological traitors by banning them from future primary election ballots. Trump could feed an air of vengeance after announcing Thursday that he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents, overshadowing …

Georgia MAGA faction plots to get 'traitor' Brian Kemp booted from party
1 year, 8 months ago

Georgia MAGA faction plots to get 'traitor' Brian Kemp booted from party

Raw Story  

Even though Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp romped to an easy reelection victory last fall, a faction of Georgia Republicans loyal to former President Donald Trump are still trying to give him the boot. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the Georgia Republican Assembly is proposing a new plan that would give the state party the right to block candidates from running …

Georgia Republicans sick of 'delusional' Trump
1 year, 11 months ago

Georgia Republicans sick of 'delusional' Trump

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump has cost Georgia Republicans dearly in two straight election cycles, and now they're pushing for someone else to be the party's nominee in 2024. “I hope and pray the Republican Party nominates a candidate that I can truly support.” This view was shared by Colt Chambers, the former chair of the Georgia Young Republicans, who said …

Georgia Picks Raphael Warnock, Hands Majority to Democrats in US Senate
2 years, 1 month ago

Georgia Picks Raphael Warnock, Hands Majority to Democrats in US Senate

News 18  

Democratic Party Georgia Senate contender Raphael Warnock defeated Republican Herschel Walker in the runoff vote on Wednesday. Georgia sent Warnock to the upper chamber of the US Congress for a full term and handed Democrats a majority in the Senate. The senior pastor from the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta defeated the former American football player Walker, who was also …

Georgia’s dogged and focused Kemp overcomes Trump and Abrams
2 years, 2 months ago

Georgia’s dogged and focused Kemp overcomes Trump and Abrams

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — First, Georgia Gov. “This election proves that when Republicans stay focused on real world solutions that put hard-working people first, we can win now, but also in the future, y’all.” Kemp told supporters as he declared victory Tuesday. “We’re already familiar with how things are when Kemp is in office and I don’t really like Abrams,” Lee said. …

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defeats Stacey Abrams in rematch
2 years, 2 months ago

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defeats Stacey Abrams in rematch

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp turned back a second electoral challenge from Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams, maintaining GOP control in the South’s most politically competitive state and dealing another defeat to the national Democratic star. “This election proves that when Republicans stay focused on real world solutions that put hard-working people first, we can win now, but also …

Candidates make last-day appeals to Georgia voters
2 years, 2 months ago

Candidates make last-day appeals to Georgia voters

Associated Press  

KENNESAW, Ga. — Georgia candidates sought to eke out more votes Monday, making last-day appeals in races for governor and senator after 2.5 million ballots were cast early and hundreds of millions of dollars were spent to influence voters. “Herschel Walker is neither ready nor fit to represent the people of Georgia in the United States Senate.” Warnock also attacked …

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defeats Stacey Abrams in rematch
2 years, 2 months ago

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defeats Stacey Abrams in rematch

LA Times  

Brian Kemp turned back a second electoral challenge from Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams, maintaining GOP control in the South’s most politically competitive state and dealing another defeat to the national Democratic star. “This election proves that when Republicans stay focused on real-world solutions that put hard-working people first, we can win now, but also in the future, y’all.” Kemp said. …

In Georgia, Kemp and Abrams underscore why governors matter
2 years, 2 months ago

In Georgia, Kemp and Abrams underscore why governors matter

NPR  

In Georgia, Kemp and Abrams underscore why governors matter Enlarge this image toggle caption Riley Bunch/GPB Riley Bunch/GPB ATLANTA – When Georgia's Republican governor, Brian Kemp, took office fresh off a tight victory over Democrat Stacey Abrams in 2018, he pledged to invest in infrastructure, curb crime and improve schools. Sponsor Message For many Americans, the upheaval has brought the …

Pence backs GOP’s Kemp as Democrat Abrams hits on Medicaid
2 years, 2 months ago

Pence backs GOP’s Kemp as Democrat Abrams hits on Medicaid

Associated Press  

CUMMING, Ga. — Former Vice President Mike Pence took the stage Tuesday in Georgia to reinforce the main thrusts of Gov. “We’ve been doing good in this day because we have been saying no to Stacey Abrams,” Kemp said, speaking in the parking lot of a cigar bar in heavily Republican Forsyth County. “We have lost more hospitals under this …

Kemp, Abrams argue abortion, voting in Ga. governor debate
2 years, 2 months ago

Kemp, Abrams argue abortion, voting in Ga. governor debate

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Georgia’s Republican Gov. Kemp avoided a categorical promise not to sign further abortion restrictions, saying Sunday “it’s not my desire to go move the needle any further.” But he acknowledged that more restrictions might be passed by a Republican legislature, saying that “we’ll look at those when the time comes.” Abrams pointed out that equivocation, saying, “Let’s be …

Kemp and Abrams quarrel on policy in Georgia governor debate
2 years, 2 months ago

Kemp and Abrams quarrel on policy in Georgia governor debate

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams offered differing visions for Georgia in a …

At Georgia debate, Abrams and Kemp clash on abortion, crime
2 years, 2 months ago

At Georgia debate, Abrams and Kemp clash on abortion, crime

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Republican Georgia Gov. Kemp said he “would not” go beyond the “heartbeat bill” he signed in 2019 to ban nearly all abortions at six weeks of pregnancy, a point that comes before many women know they’re pregnant. Abrams said, however, that she would accept the outcome of the November election after Republicans criticized her for acknowledging Kemp’s 2018 …

Kemp vs. Abrams II: Republican has incumbent advantage now
2 years, 3 months ago

Kemp vs. Abrams II: Republican has incumbent advantage now

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In 2018, Brian Kemp spent much of his campaign for …

Kemp vs. Abrams II: Republican has incumbent advantage now
2 years, 3 months ago

Kemp vs. Abrams II: Republican has incumbent advantage now

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — In 2018, Brian Kemp spent much of his campaign for Georgia governor in Stacey Abrams’ shadow as the Democratic Party star tried to become the nation’s first Black female governor. “Four years ago, Democrats were almost staging a revolution for the first African American woman governor,” said Mark Rountree, a Republican pollster, describing a campaign fought on Abrams’ …

64,000 Georgia voters have eligibility challenged as Stacey Abrams battles Brian Kemp: report
2 years, 3 months ago

64,000 Georgia voters have eligibility challenged as Stacey Abrams battles Brian Kemp: report

Raw Story  

One by one, the speakers approached the podium at the elections meeting to air their grievances. Dele Lowman Smith, chair of the DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections, said the increase in challenges to voter registrations has been “a huge headache” for the volunteer board and its limited staff. “The challenge review and hearing process can put a burden on …

Pair of Georgia losses puts Trump's political power in question
2 years, 6 months ago

Pair of Georgia losses puts Trump's political power in question

Salon  

Two Trump-backed candidates lost their respective elections this week, marking significant defeats in Donald Trump's broader effort to install MAGA-friendly surrogates in state governments as well as the U.S. House and Senate. On Tuesday, Republican former state Rep. Vernon Jones lost out in a runoff to Republican trucking executive Mike Collins to represent Georgia's 10th Congressional District, according to the …

Abrams-Kemp slugfest promises to be pricey, long and ugly
2 years, 7 months ago

Abrams-Kemp slugfest promises to be pricey, long and ugly

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Georgia voters didn’t get much of a break from election talk on the day after the Tuesday primary in which Republican Gov. Kemp’s romp, where he won nearly 75% of the Republican vote despite former President Donald Trump’s support of Perdue, made headlines worldwide as proof that Republicans could defy Trump and thrive. Abrams, meanwhile, wants to make …

Georgia primary elections results 2022: Trump foe Brian Kemp wins GOP nomination for governor
2 years, 7 months ago

Georgia primary elections results 2022: Trump foe Brian Kemp wins GOP nomination for governor

The Independent  

✕ Close Mo Brooks uses footage of himself in aftermath of mass shooting in campaign ad Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed …

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defeats David Perdue in GOP primary
2 years, 7 months ago

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defeats David Perdue in GOP primary

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Republican Gov. Perdue embraced Trump’s election lies, opening two debates between the candidates with the claim that the 2020 balloting was “rigged and stolen.” Georgia election officials found no evidence of fraud. “They knew our record of fighting and winning for hardworking Georgians and tonight because of your support, Georgia Republicans went to the ballot box and overwhelmingly …

Brian Kemp staves off Trump’s effort to oust him in Georgia
2 years, 7 months ago

Brian Kemp staves off Trump’s effort to oust him in Georgia

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Kemp never faced a significant danger from …

Stacey Abrams forced to explain why she called Georgia the ‘worst state’ to live after Republicans attack
2 years, 7 months ago

Stacey Abrams forced to explain why she called Georgia the ‘worst state’ to live after Republicans attack

The Independent  

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Trump's pick for governor — who ran on election lies — loses to Kemp in Georgia
2 years, 7 months ago

Trump's pick for governor — who ran on election lies — loses to Kemp in Georgia

NPR  

Trump's pick for governor — who ran on election lies — loses to Kemp in Georgia Enlarge this image toggle caption Brynn Anderson/AP Brynn Anderson/AP Georgia Republican Gov. After Perdue entered the race, the primary became a test of Trump's grip on the Republican Party and whether relitigating 2020 election grievances continues to resonate with voters two years on. Sponsor …

Kemp and Walker look to victory in Georgia as primaries near
2 years, 7 months ago

Kemp and Walker look to victory in Georgia as primaries near

Associated Press  

WATKINSVILLE, Ga. — Two Republican frontrunners are hoping to clinch primary majorities as candidates make their final pitches to Georgia voters on Saturday ahead of Tuesday’s election. Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue, Kemp’s top rival for the Republican nomination, met with Republicans in Union County, in far north Georgia. Perdue embraced Trump’s election lies, opening two debates between the candidates …

Georgia’s Kemp and Perdue clash over elections in debate
2 years, 8 months ago

Georgia’s Kemp and Perdue clash over elections in debate

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The top two Republicans running for governor in Georgia launched the first of three debates Sunday by bickering over who was responsible for 2020 and 2021 Republican election losses, with former U.S. Sen. David Perdue pressing his attack that incumbent Gov. “The election in 2020 was rigged and stolen,” Perdue said during a debate Kemp said he followed …

Brian Kemp telegraphs ‘bloody’ primary if Trump convinces David Perdue to challenge him: report
3 years, 2 months ago

Brian Kemp telegraphs ‘bloody’ primary if Trump convinces David Perdue to challenge him: report

Raw Story  

The Republican governor of Georgia rallied with law enforcement officials on Tuesday as he seeks re-election despite being loathed by Donald Trump. Then came Insurance Commissioner John King, who said Kemp 'unapologetically' backs the blue," Greg Bluestein reported for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. But with a possible primary challenge from former U.S. Sen. David Perdue looming, there was an implicit message …

Supporters of Georgia’s Kemp counterattack after Trump rally
3 years, 3 months ago

Supporters of Georgia’s Kemp counterattack after Trump rally

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Supporters of Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp are fighting back against Donald Trump and their own party leaders, angered by a rally last month in which the former president again attacked the state’s chief executive. “Right now we are joined at the hip to Donald Trump, who doesn’t share the same interests,” said James Hall, a state Republican …

Georgia’s Lt. Governor won’t run again after taking on Trump
3 years, 7 months ago

Georgia’s Lt. Governor won’t run again after taking on Trump

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Georgia’s lieutenant governor, one of the most prominent Republicans to openly contradict false claims about fraud in the November presidential election, confirmed Monday as expected that he won’t seek reelection in 2022. Duncan is also writing a book called “GOP 2.0: How the 2020 Election Can Lead to a Better Way Forward for America’s Conservative Party,” set for …

Georgia governor gets GOP primary challenge from former Dem
3 years, 8 months ago

Georgia governor gets GOP primary challenge from former Dem

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Former Democrat Vernon Jones crowd-surfed across adoring Trump supporters in October after speaking at one of the former president’s campaign rallies. “Vernon Jones has historically been a very effective campaigner, so you can’t underestimate him,” said state Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, a Democrat from Decatur who has long tangled with Jones. “However the likelihood of him running an …

Georgia’s GOP governor under fire after US Senate losses
4 years ago

Georgia’s GOP governor under fire after US Senate losses

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Even though he wasn’t on the ballot, Republican Gov. In a state long dominated by Republicans, Democrats won Georgia’s electoral votes for president in November and two U.S. Senate seats in runoff elections Tuesday, defeating Kemp’s hand-picked Senate appointee. “His governorship hit a big iceberg and it’s going down.” Dooley said she and other Trump supporters are recruiting …

'This Was A Scam': In Recorded Call, Trump Pushed Official To Overturn Georgia Vote
4 years ago

'This Was A Scam': In Recorded Call, Trump Pushed Official To Overturn Georgia Vote

NPR  

'This Was A Scam': In Recorded Call, Trump Pushed Official To Overturn Georgia Vote Enlarge this image toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Updated at 9:15 p.m. ET An angry President Trump pushed Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a fellow Republican, to overturn the state's presidential election result and appeared to at least partly blame Raffensperger for …

Georgia governor rebuffs Trump attempt to overturn vote
4 years, 1 month ago

Georgia governor rebuffs Trump attempt to overturn vote

Al Jazeera  

Officials in the state say they will not help the president with a ploy to overturn Joe Biden’s victory. Georgia’s governor will not acquiesce to pressure from President Donald Trump to call a special session of the state’s legislature in an attempt to overturn the state’s election results, his deputy said. Lieutenant Governor of Georgia Geoff Duncan told CNN on …

Georgia judge’s ruling gives boost to Trump lawyer’s bizarre conspiracy theory over voting machines
4 years, 1 month ago

Georgia judge’s ruling gives boost to Trump lawyer’s bizarre conspiracy theory over voting machines

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A judge in Georgia …

Trump ‘ashamed’ to have endorsed Republican Georgia governor
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump ‘ashamed’ to have endorsed Republican Georgia governor

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday he was “ashamed” for endorsing the Republican governor of Georgia after he lost in the state to Democrat Joe Biden. Trump backed Kemp’s campaign in 2018, boasting that his “full endorsement” helped him edge rising Democrat Stacey Abrams. “At a moment of crisis, when we need strong action.” Loeffler on Fox News said …

Georgia officials certify election results showing Biden win
4 years, 1 month ago

Georgia officials certify election results showing Biden win

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Georgia’s governor and top elections official on Friday certified results showing Joe Biden won the presidential race over Republican President Donald Trump, bringing the state one step closer to wrapping up an election fraught with unfounded accusations of fraud by Trump and his supporters. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger certified results reported by the state’s 159 counties that …

Georgia elections chief’s fight with Trump, other fellow Republicans heats up
4 years, 1 month ago

Georgia elections chief’s fight with Trump, other fellow Republicans heats up

LA Times  

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who is coming under attack from fellow Republicans, speaks at a news conference Wednesday in Atlanta. Trump spent the weekend attacking Brad Raffensperger on social media, at one point calling him “a so-called Republican,” an acronym for “Republican in name only.” Raffensperger punched back, disputing Trump’s claims that he made it easier for Democrats …

‘A complete meltdown’: Long lines snarl voting in Georgia primary amid coronavirus
4 years, 7 months ago

‘A complete meltdown’: Long lines snarl voting in Georgia primary amid coronavirus

LA Times  

Voters endured heat, pouring rain and waits as long as five hours on Tuesday to cast ballots in Georgia, demonstrating a fierce desire to participate in the democratic process while raising questions about the emerging battleground state’s ability to manage elections in November when the White House is at stake. Voters leaving one Fulton County polling place offered words of …

Stacey Abrams Hasn't Conceded Georgia's Gubernatorial Race. Here's Why.
5 years, 9 months ago

Stacey Abrams Hasn't Conceded Georgia's Gubernatorial Race. Here's Why.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK ― Democrat Stacey Abrams has acknowledged Republican Brian Kemp as the legal victor in last year’s Georgia governor’s race. You can’t shame me into pretending that what happened should have happened.” “I’m not saying they stole it from me,” Abrams added of Georgia Republicans’ role in the race. I went to places where they didn’t …

Georgia voting problems highlighted in congressional hearing
5 years, 10 months ago

Georgia voting problems highlighted in congressional hearing

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! ATLANTA — Strict voter registration requirements, polling place confusion and other obstacles Georgia voters faced in 2018 show why federal oversight of elections is still needed in places with a history of discrimination, said several people who testified Tuesday during a congressional field hearing. Democrat …

Kemp asks for unity in Georgia as Abrams promises lawsuit
6 years, 1 month ago

Kemp asks for unity in Georgia as Abrams promises lawsuit

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Republican Brian Kemp praised Democrat Stacey Abrams as a tough opponent and asked Georgia voters to unite behind him as the state’s new governor Saturday, even as Abrams blamed Kemp for “gross mismanagement” of an election that she acknowledged she did not win. “I certainly appreciate Stacey Abrams’ tenacity, how hard she worked, the campaign she ran,” Kemp …

The Latest: Kemp says Georgia race over, state to look ahead
6 years, 1 month ago

The Latest: Kemp says Georgia race over, state to look ahead

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Latest on the Georgia governor’s race : 5:35 p.m. Republican Brian Kemp says the Georgia gubernatorial election is over with Democratic rival Stacey Abrams’ acknowledgement that she can’t win the race, and he is urging the state to look forward. ___ 5:10 p.m. Democrat Stacey Abrams says she can’t win the Georgia governor’s race, effectively ending her …

Abrams ends Georgia governor bid, says she’ll file lawsuit
6 years, 1 month ago

Abrams ends Georgia governor bid, says she’ll file lawsuit

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Democrat Stacey Abrams ended 10 days of post-election drama in Georgia’s closely watched and even more closely contested race for governor Friday, acknowledging Republican Brian Kemp as the victor while defiantly refusing to concede to the man she blamed for “gross mismanagement” of a bitterly fought election. Kemp, the 55-year-old businessman who oversaw the election as Georgia’s secretary …

Kemp-Abrams feud highlights new landscape in divided Georgia
6 years, 2 months ago

Kemp-Abrams feud highlights new landscape in divided Georgia

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — His election still undecided, Republican Brian Kemp is proceeding as a victorious candidate and promising to be a governor for all Georgians. “Some of this is beyond Brian Kemp’s control,” said Brian Robinson, a former adviser for outgoing Gov. He pointed to his time as a state senator representing a swing district: “I’m going to serve this whole …

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