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Amy Kremer helped organize the pro-Trump Jan. 6 rally. Now she is seeking a Georgia seat on the RNC
Read full article: Amy Kremer helped organize the pro-Trump Jan. 6 rally. Now she is seeking a Georgia seat on the RNCAmy Kremer is a conservative activist who helped organize the Jan. 6, 2021 rally that led to a mob storming the U.S. Capitol.
Georgia special grand jury report shows Graham and others spared from charges, and more new details
Read full article: Georgia special grand jury report shows Graham and others spared from charges, and more new detailsFulton County District Attorney Fani Willis pursued charges against roughly half of the people recommended to her by a special grand jury tasked with investigating efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 presidential election.
Ga. Senate runoff between Warnock, Walker has bitter closing
Read full article: Ga. Senate runoff between Warnock, Walker has bitter closingThe extended Senate campaign in Georgia between Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger, football legend Herschel Walker, has grown increasingly bitter ahead as their Dec. 6 runoff nears.
Pence backs GOP's Kemp as Democrat Abrams hits on Medicaid
Read full article: Pence backs GOP's Kemp as Democrat Abrams hits on MedicaidFormer Vice President Mike Pence is supporting Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp as he makes his closing argument Tuesday for a second term over Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams.
Abrams aims to win back Dems who voted in Ga.'s GOP primary
Read full article: Abrams aims to win back Dems who voted in Ga.'s GOP primaryGeorgia's Republican governor, Brian Kemp, and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams have little wiggle room in their rematch this fall in the closely contested state.
GOP establishment steps up push to block Trump ally in Ariz.
Read full article: GOP establishment steps up push to block Trump ally in Ariz.Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has already helped block one of former President Donald Trump’s allies from winning the Republican nomination for governor in a crucial battleground state.
Georgia’s Abrams raises $22M in 2 months, far outpacing Kemp
Read full article: Georgia’s Abrams raises $22M in 2 months, far outpacing KempStacey Abrams’ fundraising continues to accelerate, swamping Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and pushing close to $50 million raised in the seven months since the Georgia Democrat announced her campaign in December.
Ousters, upsets halfway through 2022 primary election season
Read full article: Ousters, upsets halfway through 2022 primary election seasonMore than halfway through a tumultuous primary season, voters have rendered verdicts in a number of contests, many of which featured candidates arguing they best represented a continuation of policies favored by former President Donald Trump.
GOP unity? Some aim for reconciliation after tough primaries
Read full article: GOP unity? Some aim for reconciliation after tough primariesTwo days after losing a bitter primary to a rival she once deemed a “sellout” for occasionally working with Democrats, Katie Arrington appeared at a “unity rally” to urge South Carolina Republicans to come together and back Rep. Nancy Mace in the fall general election.
After Georgia loss, House runoff gives Trump another chance
Read full article: After Georgia loss, House runoff gives Trump another chanceA U.S. House runoff in Georgia next week pits a former Democratic elected official who's been endorsed by Donald Trump against the son of a onetime Republican congressman.
Shortened Georgia runoff poses hurdles for voters, officials
Read full article: Shortened Georgia runoff poses hurdles for voters, officialsAmid criticism of other voting changes, few noticed in 2021 when Georgia lawmakers shortened the period between an election and a runoff from nine weeks to four weeks.
Abrams-Kemp slugfest promises to be pricey, long and ugly
Read full article: Abrams-Kemp slugfest promises to be pricey, long and uglyThe governor's race in Georgia between Republican incumbent Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams promises to be a brutal battle that will further amp up the state's charged political environment.
Takeaways: Trump’s big defeat; election denial backfiring
Read full article: Takeaways: Trump’s big defeat; election denial backfiringFormer President Donald Trump’s crusade for vengeance suffered two devastating blows when Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger won their primaries despite rejecting Trump’s entreaties to reverse his 2020 election loss.
🗳️ Georgia Primary: It’s election day! Take a look at this before voting.
Read full article: 🗳️ Georgia Primary: It’s election day! Take a look at this before voting.Georgia takes center stage in Tuesday’s primary elections as Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger try to fight back challengers endorsed by Donald Trump.
🗳️ Georgia Primary: It’s election day! Take a look at this before voting.
Read full article: 🗳️ Georgia Primary: It’s election day! Take a look at this before voting.Georgia takes center stage in Tuesday’s primary elections as Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger try to fight back challengers endorsed by Donald Trump.
Kemp wins Georgia GOP gov’s race in stinging rebuke of Trump
Read full article: Kemp wins Georgia GOP gov’s race in stinging rebuke of TrumpGov. Brian Kemp of Georgia has easily dispatched Donald Trump’s hand-picked challenger in a Republican primary that demonstrated the limits of the former president and his conspiracy-fueled politics in a critical swing state.
Gov. Brian Kemp defeats David Perdue in Georiga GOP primary
Read full article: Gov. Brian Kemp defeats David Perdue in Georiga GOP primaryGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp has defeated his Donald Trump-backed challenger David Perdue after a furious push by the former president to punish Kemp for not overturning the 2020 election results.
2022 midterms: What to watch in Georgia, Texas, elsewhere
Read full article: 2022 midterms: What to watch in Georgia, Texas, elsewhereGeorgia takes center stage in Tuesday’s primary elections as Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger try to fight back challengers endorsed by Donald Trump.
Stacey Abrams aims to recapture energy of first campaign
Read full article: Stacey Abrams aims to recapture energy of first campaignGeorgia's Stacey Abrams has benefitted from being unopposed in the state's Democratic primary for governor by using the period to spread her message while Republicans have fought.
Pence to rally with Kemp in Georgia in break with Trump
Read full article: Pence to rally with Kemp in Georgia in break with TrumpFormer Vice President Mike Pence will campaign with Georgia’s incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp the day before this month’s GOP primary in his most significant political break with former President Donald Trump to date.
Perdue suit pushing election fraud claims dismissed by judge
Read full article: Perdue suit pushing election fraud claims dismissed by judgeA Georgia judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former U.S. Sen. David Perdue that alleged fraudulent or counterfeit ballots were counted in the state’s most populous county during the 2020 general election.
Sources: Hyundai to set $7B US plant during Biden Asia visit
Read full article: Sources: Hyundai to set $7B US plant during Biden Asia visitA U.S. official familiar with the project says South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group is expected to announce its plans next week to build a massive electric vehicle plant near Savannah, Georgia.
GOP works to get out the vote after calling elections rigged
Read full article: GOP works to get out the vote after calling elections riggedRepublicans who embraced discredited conspiracy theories about Donald Trump's 2020 defeat and preached skepticism about elections now need their supporters to trust the system enough to vote for them.
Primary takeaways: Trump passes test as kingmaker in Ohio
Read full article: Primary takeaways: Trump passes test as kingmaker in OhioThe primary election in Ohio stood as the first real test this midterm election season of former President Donald Trump's status as the Republican Party kingmaker — and he passed.
Georgia sets $1.5B in aid for electric vehicle maker Rivian
Read full article: Georgia sets $1.5B in aid for electric vehicle maker RivianThe state of Georgia and local governments will give Rivian Automotive $1.5 billion of incentives to build a 7,500-job, $5 billion electric vehicle plant. That's according to documents the company and state signed Monday. That's by far the largest incentive package Georgia has ever offered to a company. Georgia Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson says the size of the package is “appropriate” for the largest single industrial announcement in Georgia history. Rivian hopes to break ground as early as this summer and begin production in Georgia in 2024. The plant has been beset by opposition from residents east of Atlanta who say Rivian will spoil their rural quality of life.
Early voting begins Monday in Georgia primary election
Read full article: Early voting begins Monday in Georgia primary electionAfter three Republican primary debates in Georgia’s governor’s race, a few things are clear: Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue wants the May 24 primary to be about the 2020 election, incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp wants the election to be about his record, and when in doubt any Republican should say they’re the one to beat Democrat Stacey Abrams in the fall.
Trump's bid to shape GOP faces test with voters in May races
Read full article: Trump's bid to shape GOP faces test with voters in May racesVoters across a dozen states are set to decide primary elections this month that will determine the people and priorities leading the GOP into the fall midterms and beyond.
Perdue invokes Trump election lies in Georgia GOP primary
Read full article: Perdue invokes Trump election lies in Georgia GOP primaryFormer U.S. Sen. David Perdue is building his campaign around Donald Trump and veering to the right as he tries to unseat Republican Gov. Brian Kemp in a May 24 GOP primary.
Kemp and Perdue to clash in Georgia GOP governor’s debate
Read full article: Kemp and Perdue to clash in Georgia GOP governor’s debateGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp and top Republican challenger David Perdue are bickering over who was to blame for 2020 and 2021 Republican election losses in their first of three debates Sunday.
Abrams seeks to end unlimited donations to Georgia's Kemp
Read full article: Abrams seeks to end unlimited donations to Georgia's KempDemocrat Stacey Abrams is asking a federal judge to shut down fundraising by a committee controlled by incumbent Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that can take unlimited contributions.
Judge denies Abrams bid to seek unlimited contributions
Read full article: Judge denies Abrams bid to seek unlimited contributionsA federal judge has ruled that Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams cannot immediately begin raising and spending unlimited campaign contributions under a new state law.
Kemp, Perdue spar over planned Georgia electric car plant
Read full article: Kemp, Perdue spar over planned Georgia electric car plantA planned $5 billion electric vehicle plant that has been billed as the largest economic development project in Georgia’s history is drawing opposition from an unusual source: former Republican U.S. senator David Perdue.
Judge: Kemp can’t use leadership committee funds for primary
Read full article: Judge: Kemp can’t use leadership committee funds for primaryA federal judge has ruled that a “leadership committee” created by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp under a new state law must stop spending money to get the governor reelected during the Republican primary.
Judge hears arguments in challenge to new campaign funds law
Read full article: Judge hears arguments in challenge to new campaign funds lawLawyers for Georgia gubernatorial candidate David Perdue and Gov. Brian Kemp sparred in court over a new state law that allows certain top elected officials to create “leadership committees” that can raise campaign funds without limits, even when the legislature is in session.
Georgia's Perdue sues over 2020 election, pushes fraud claim
Read full article: Georgia's Perdue sues over 2020 election, pushes fraud claimGeorgia Republican David Perdue is furthering his embrace of debunked claims that Georgia’s 2020 presidential election was wrongly decided as he runs for governor.
Pence navigates Trump's shadow during New Hampshire visit
Read full article: Pence navigates Trump's shadow during New Hampshire visitFormer Vice President Mike Pence visited early-voting New Hampshire, where he delivered a speech railing against President Joe Biden’s handling of the economy, schmoozed with local activists, dropped by holiday parties, shopped at a local bakery and raised money for state Republicans.
Former Trump ambassador to run against Alabama governor
Read full article: Former Trump ambassador to run against Alabama governorEx-President Donald Trump’s former ambassador to Slovenia has become the third Republican candidate to announce a challenge to Republican Gov. Kay Ivey in next year’s gubernatorial primary.
Pa. Rep. Kelly faces ethics scrutiny over stock purchase
Read full article: Pa. Rep. Kelly faces ethics scrutiny over stock purchaseA congressional ethics watchdog has concluded there is “substantial reason to believe” that the wife of Pennsylvania Rep. Mike Kelly used nonpublic information gained through her husband’s position in Congress to purchase stock last year.
Georgia's Abrams navigates voting law fight with eye on 2022
Read full article: Georgia's Abrams navigates voting law fight with eye on 2022Georgia's well-known voting rights advocate, Stacey Abrams, is taking a carefully balanced approach in response to new laws many people have said are an attempt by Republicans to suppress votes by people of color.
Georgia GOP leaders who stood up to Trump back voting bills
Read full article: Georgia GOP leaders who stood up to Trump back voting billsBoth men say they support Georgia Republicans' efforts to enact an ID requirement for absentee voting that would do away with the state's signature matching system, which Trump heavily attacked. As Trump disputed Democrat Joe Biden’s victory in Georgia, Raffensperger argued the election was accurate and fair. A recorded conversation between Trump and Raffensperger leaked to media, allowing the public to hear Trump pressure Raffensperger and his office to “find 11,000-plus votes” to reverse Biden’s win. The House version, which passed Monday on a party-line vote, would require a photo ID for absentee voting and limit the number of weekend days counties can schedule early voting, among many other changes. The Senate bill would limit absentee voting to just seniors, people with disabilities and people who’ll be out of town.
Georgia Republican Perdue won’t run for US Senate in 2022
Read full article: Georgia Republican Perdue won’t run for US Senate in 2022FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2020 file photo, Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., speaks during a "Save the Majority" rally in Augusta, Ga. Perdue says he won’t run in 2022 to reclaim a seat in the U.S. Senate. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)ATLANTA – Former Georgia Sen. David Perdue said Tuesday that he will not run in 2022 to reclaim a seat in the U.S. Senate, eight days after the defeated Republican filed campaign paperwork that could have opened the way for him to run against Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock. Ossoff’s win, along with Warnock’s victory over Sen. Kelly Loeffler, resulted in Democrats taking control of the Senate for the first time since 2011. That’s because Warnock is filling the remainder of retired Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson’s term. Ad“As we saw in my race in November, Georgia is not a blue state,” Perdue said.
Trump to speak at CPAC in first post-White House appearance
Read full article: Trump to speak at CPAC in first post-White House appearanceFILE - In this Jan. 4, 2021, file photo President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally for Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., and David Perdue at Dalton Regional Airport in Dalton, Ga. Trump will be making his first post-presidential appearance at a conservative gathering in Florida next weekend. Ian Walters, spokesman for the American Conservative Union, confirmed that Trump will be speaking at the group's annual Conservative Political Action Conference on Feb. 28. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)WASHINGTON – Donald Trump will be making his first post-presidential appearance at a conservative gathering in Florida next weekend. Ian Walters, spokesman for the American Conservative Union, confirmed that Trump will be speaking at the group's annual Conservative Political Action Conference on Feb. 28. AdTrump has a long history with CPAC, which played a key role in his emergence as a political force.