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’ terms. Now, he said, she must react to Kemp: “I’d argue that it makes Stacey Abrams very small compared to who she was and how she ran four years ago.” Abrams, who remains an unquestioned party leader in Georgia and influential Democrat nationally, is still a powerful draw. As a rejoinder to Kemp’s talk of “radical Democrats,” Abrams has tagged her opponent as an “extremist” on guns and abortion.

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

Trump again tears into Georgia’s Republican governor on the same day he campaigns in the state

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Donald Trump picked a new fight Saturday with Georgia’s Republican governor as he campaigned in the key swing state where he’s looking to avenge his narrow 2020 loss — a defeat he continues to blame on GOP officials for not giving into his false theories of election fraud. Bad guy.” On X, Kemp told Trump to “leave my …

These Republicans won states that Trump lost in 2020. Their endorsements are lukewarm (or withheld)
10 months ago

These Republicans won states that Trump lost in 2020. Their endorsements are lukewarm (or withheld)

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. “I’m going to support the nominee,” Kemp told reporters this week after Trump won his state’s primary on his way to clinching the GOP nomination. “He’s the King Kong of Republican politics,” Whit Ayres, who worked for Florida Sen. Marco Rubio’s presidential campaign in 2016, said in an interview leading up to Trump officially securing the …

Kemp done being underestimated, aims to steer GOP past Trump
2 years ago

Kemp done being underestimated, aims to steer GOP past Trump

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. “This election proves that when Republicans stay focused on real-world solutions that put hardworking people first we can win now, but also in the future, y’all,” Kemp said. “We’ve had a party where Trump has had a decisive gravitational pull, and here’s a person in Brian Kemp who just stayed apart from that orbit, made his …

From sensation to struggles: Dem stars Abrams, O’Rourke fade
2 years, 2 months ago

From sensation to struggles: Dem stars Abrams, O’Rourke fade

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Stacey Abrams and Beto O’Rourke catapulted to Democratic stardom in 2018 by defying expectations and nearly pulling off upsets in Georgia and Texas. It doesn’t work for the rest of the state of Texas,” said Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, who won reelection Tuesday after crushing an unusually aggressive play by Republicans along the southern border. Perez said …

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 …

Record fundraising in Georgia governor’s race nears $170M
2 years, 2 months ago

Record fundraising in Georgia governor’s race nears $170M

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Big money continues to roll into Georgia’s governor’s race even as Republican incumbent Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams have already blown through the records they set in 2018. Abrams and Kemp filed their final periodic finance reports of the campaign Tuesday, for contributions through Oct. 25, but continue to file supplemental reports of large donations. Abrams’ …

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 …

Abrams raises $85M in Georgia governor race, outpacing Kemp
2 years, 3 months ago

Abrams raises $85M in Georgia governor race, outpacing Kemp

Associated Press  

Democrat Stacey Abrams continues to raise more money than incumbent Republican Brian Kemp in the Georgia governor’s race, but her heavy spending means she has less cash remaining for the final sprint through the Nov. 8 election. Abrams said Friday that her campaign and an associated leadership committee had raised more than $36 million in the three months ended Sept. …

Kemp will hand out up to $1.2B in cash to poorer Georgians
2 years, 5 months ago

Kemp will hand out up to $1.2B in cash to poorer Georgians

Associated Press  

Brian Kemp said Monday he will spend up to $1.2 billion in federal COVID-19 aid on payments of $350 apiece to more than 3 million Georgians who benefit from Medicaid, subsidized child health insurance, food stamps or cash welfare assistance. “This assistance will help some of Georgia’s most vulnerable citizens cope with the continued negative economic impact of the COVID-19 …

Georgia’s Abrams tries to one-up Kemp in call for payments
2 years, 6 months ago

Georgia’s Abrams tries to one-up Kemp in call for payments

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Democratic candidate for governor Stacey Abrams is calling for another round of payments to Georgia taxpayers, suggesting incumbent Republican Gov. She said that’s because Republicans have been too generous toward Georgia’s top earners, including in a separate income tax cut and restructuring that Kemp signed earlier this year that takes effect next year. “Georgia needs to stop giving …

Georgia's Abrams raises $22M in 2 months, far outpacing Kemp
2 years, 6 months ago

Georgia's Abrams raises $22M in 2 months, far outpacing Kemp

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. Abrams announced Friday that her direct campaign and its associated One Georgia committee raised …

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 …

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 …

Pence push for Kemp caps end of Georgia primary campaign
2 years, 7 months ago

Pence push for Kemp caps end of Georgia primary campaign

Associated Press  

KENNESAW, Ga. — Former Vice President Mike Pence made an in-person push for Gov. Moments after Pence left the stage, Trump started a phone call urging people to vote for Perdue, describing Perdue as “100% MAGA.” Trump tied Kemp to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and continued his baseless claims that the two oversaw a rigged and fraudulent presidential …

Abrams raises $11.7 million in Georgia governor’s race
2 years, 8 months ago

Abrams raises $11.7 million in Georgia governor’s race

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Donors gave a towering $11.7 million to the campaign of Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams in the three months ended April 30, her campaign for governor announced Wednesday. Kemp’s cash pile shrank some as he also spent, seeking to defeat his chief rival for the Republican nomination, former U.S. Sen. David Perdue. The Abrams campaign says 187,000 separate donors …

Judge halts Kemp's unlimited fundraising in governor's race
2 years, 8 months ago

Judge halts Kemp's unlimited fundraising in governor's race

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. A state law passed last year and signed by Kemp allowed certain top elected …

Trump is facing humiliation as his effort to dethrone Brian Kemp 'fizzles out in embarrassment': report
2 years, 8 months ago

Trump is facing humiliation as his effort to dethrone Brian Kemp 'fizzles out in embarrassment': report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's efforts to punish Gov. Brian Kemp for refusing to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia could set the former president up for humiliation as former Sen. David Perdue's campaign fails to gain traction, according to a new analysis. Perdue blamed Kemp for his and Trump’s losses—and Kemp called him 'weak' for trying to avoid accountability for his humiliating …

Kemp qualifies for reelection, says he’s focused on Abrams
2 years, 10 months ago

Kemp qualifies for reelection, says he’s focused on Abrams

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp turned his reelection qualifying on Thursday into a political rally, with cheers of “Four more years!” ringing in the state Capitol’s marble halls as the Republican tries to brush off GOP challenger David Perdue and look toward a rematch with Democrat Stacey Abrams. “I’m proud to say that by working together, we have done …

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 …

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 …

In defeat, Abrams casts aside traditional expectations
6 years, 1 month ago

In defeat, Abrams casts aside traditional expectations

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Stacey Abrams broke the rules of politics until the very end. “For many years, people have been too concerned about the optics of their actions as opposed to the impact of their actions,” Palmieri added, saying that addressing some voters’ lack of faith in the system is “more important than worrying what might offend people who may or …

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 …

Kemp pushes Abrams to concede in Georgia gubernatorial race
6 years, 2 months ago

Kemp pushes Abrams to concede in Georgia gubernatorial race

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Republican Brian Kemp is pressing Democrat Stacey Abrams to concede Georgia’s tight gubernatorial race as civil rights groups urge her to stay and fight. Kemp’s campaign issued a statement Saturday that said it was mathematically impossible for Abrams to even force a runoff, much less win outright. It called Abrams’ refusals to concede “a disgrace to democracy” that …

Georgia’s Kemp says he’s governor-elect, Abrams fights on
6 years, 2 months ago

Georgia’s Kemp says he’s governor-elect, Abrams fights on

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Republican Brian Kemp resigned Thursday as Georgia’s secretary of state, removing himself from the ongoing count of the governor’s election he says he’s already won. Offering examples of potential ballots Democrats say Kemp isn’t contemplating, Groh-Wargo said four counties reported considerably fewer early votes in the governor’s race than the number of early ballots cast. “We do not …

Midterm elections: Republican Brian Kemp’s lead over Stacey Abrams narrows in Georgia governor race
6 years, 2 months ago

Midterm elections: Republican Brian Kemp’s lead over Stacey Abrams narrows in Georgia governor race

The Independent  

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Kemp’s campaign declares victory in Georgia’s governor race
6 years, 2 months ago

Kemp’s campaign declares victory in Georgia’s governor race

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Republican Brian Kemp’s campaign declared victory Wednesday in the Georgia governor’s race, though Democrat Stacey Abrams insists that enough ballots remain to leave open the possibility of a runoff in a race that Kemp oversees as secretary of state. He needs to show proof.” The stand-off leaves open the possibility of litigation as Abrams’ campaign has spent the …

AP FACT CHECK: Kemp wrong on Abrams comments
6 years, 2 months ago

AP FACT CHECK: Kemp wrong on Abrams comments

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Republican nominee for Georgia governor Brian Kemp is mischaracterizing his opponent’s position in saying that Democrat Stacey Abrams wants immigrants without legal status to cast ballots for her in the Nov. 6 election. So my question is why are you encouraging people to break the law for you in this election?” -- Oct. 23, 2018 THE FACTS: Kemp’s …

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 …

Trump-backed candidate Kemp wins Georgia GOP governor runoff
6 years, 5 months ago

Trump-backed candidate Kemp wins Georgia GOP governor runoff

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — With a damning secret recording of his opponent and a late endorsement from President Donald Trump’s White House, Secretary of State Brian Kemp won a decisive victory Tuesday in the Republican runoff for Georgia governor. Kemp portrayed the race against Abrams as a battle with the “radical left” as Georgia’s future hangs in the balance. “He is a …

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