'Accused Me of Being in the KKK': Georgia Lawmaker Who Apologized for Blackface Wins Primary, But Another Republican Who Was Exposed for Racist Texts Wasn't So Lucky

'Accused Me of Being in the KKK': Georgia Lawmaker Who Apologized for Blackface Wins Primary, But Another Republican Who Was Exposed for Racist Texts Wasn't So Lucky

It appears that the old saying “silence speaks louder than words” does not apply when it comes to Georgia’s election. Two Georgia candidates who both faced racist allegations have learned their fate in last month’s election. One of them, who spoke openly to the media about his allegations, won his race; The other, who has stayed quiet throughout the controversy, lost. State Rep. Kasey Carpenter apologizes for a photo of himself in blackface (Cr…