US EditionRepublicans for Georgia governor finally face each other in debate as voters head to polls
The candidates clashed over millions in attack ads and affordability concerns as early voting began and the May 19 primary neared.
- On Monday, the Atlanta Press Club hosted a gubernatorial debate as early voting began for the May 19 primary, with Republican frontrunners Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Rick Jackson dominating the stage.
- Millions of dollars in attack ads have fueled the personal rivalry between Jones and Jackson, with campaigns accusing Jones of abusing public office to enrich his family and Jackson of profiting from state contracts.
- Attorney General Chris Carr stated, "There's one really rich guy and one guy's rich daddy that are trying to buy your vote," while Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger targeted Democratic frontrunner Keisha Lance Bottoms.
- Democratic strategist Maria Andrade welcomed the GOP infighting, saying the "unprecedented spending" aids their party, while Duncan faced pointed questions from state Rep. Derrick Jackson regarding his past Republican affiliation.
- Candidates from both parties are prioritizing affordability concerns, a top issue for voters this year, as the race heads toward the May 19 primary.
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GOP frontrunner in key gubernatorial race forced to answer about hiring illegal immigrants: ‘I don’t know’
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rick Jackson, the Republican frontrunner in Georgia’s race for governor, said he didn’t know if there were any illegal immigrants doing landscaping for him at his mansion when pressed during the race’s only debate ahead of the GOP primary next month. “You claim to be the tough on illegal deportation, but you’ve got illegals working in your backyard as we speak right now,” fellow frontrunner Republican …
GOP frontrunner in key gubernatorial race forced to answer about hiring illegal immigrants: 'I don't know'
Rick Jackson, the Republican frontrunner in Georgia's race for governor, said he didn't know if there were any illegal immigrants doing landscaping for him at his mansion when pressed during the race's only debate ahead of the GOP primary next month."You claim to be the tough on illegal deportation, but you've got illegals working in your backyard as we speak right now," fellow Republican candidate for governor, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, argued. "Who…
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Republicans for Georgia governor finally face each other in debate as voters head to polls
ATLANTA — The only major debate between Republican candidates for Georgia governor brimmed with personal attacks and appeals to President Donald Trump’s followers and offered less to guide voters on policy directions. The debate hosted by the Atlanta Press Club…
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GOP candidates for governor in Georgia clash over the mounds of cash pouring into the race
Rick Jackson (left) and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones participate in a tense exchange during Monday's Atlanta Press Club debate at GPB studios. Screenshot of debate livestreamA pair of debates aimed at informing voters ahead of the May primary election was mostly tense and sometimes personal as frontrunners in both the Republican and Democratic primaries in the race for governor took the opportunity to sling attacks previously reserved for the airwaves. C…
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