Georgia voters and voters across America have spoken.
I’d like to first congratulate Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms on her historic victory last night. Marty, the girls, and I are praying for the governor-elect and her family as they lead our state over the next four years.
I’d also like to thank Rick Jackson and all of our Republican candidates for running spirited campaigns and putting themselves forward, and congratulate Senator Ossoff on a hard-fought win.
Republicans now have the opportunity, and responsibility, to heed the will of voters and learn from last night’s results. I firmly believe the conservative principles of our party lead to greater freedom, security, and prosperity for all Americans—and it’s time we get back to those principles in the months and years to come.
Georgia, thank you.
Thank you to everyone who believed in this campaign, who knocked doors, made calls, sent texts, put up signs, prayed for us, and stood with us.
Thank you to my family - Melody, Shane, Chad, Dana, and all of the grandkids. I know this has not been easy on you.
Every person, every story I heard on this journey, touched my heart and will always be carried with me.
Congratulations @KeishaBottoms. I didn’t vote for you, but I will pray for you. I celebrate the historic nature of your win, and I genuinely hope you are used by God to bless the people of our state. You are appointed by Him as a shepherd. Care for the sheep! 🙏 #gapol
It was gas prices.
It was the war.
It was also the corruption.
The incompetence.
The tariffs.
The playing nice with Russia.
The impression of cruelty.
The overly aggressive deportations.
The accidental arrests of American citizens who were Hispanic.
The arrogance.
The ballroom.
The reflecting poll.
The golf courses.
The arch.
The Qatari 747.
The aggressive redistricting push.
The threats against enemies.
Trump and his political team have managed to do what the pre-Trump GOP never did — shrink the map of Republican states. Bush and Rove turned Texas red. Trump turned it blue. The pre-Trump GOP turned Georgia red. Trump turned it blue. But MAGA says we can't go back to winning.
Rick Jackson was a foster child who went on to build a multi-decade business empire. A lifelong Georgia adviser to President Trump is now urging voters to back him for governor, contrasting that experience with what happened when career politicians were tested during Atlanta's unrest.
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We keep being told we must surrender our decency to win and then we lament how indecent the country is becoming. Every candidate is a worse candidate, but from pastor to politician, we’re told we must hold our nose or else. Now, we’re to defend the Vivek ad or else. Nope.
Bishop Luther McKinstry from Worship Center of Atlanta came to our most recent faith leaders meeting.
He wants all of Georgia to hear his story and message.
Keisha Lance Bottoms showed less than $6 million raised as of her last disclosure report - and most of it spent. Stacey Abrams raised $49 million as of the same point four years ago. Democratic donors appear to have completely abandoned Keisha’s campaign.
“There were over 1,200 Rick Jackson TV ads across the state. There were 27 Keisha Lance Bottoms ads across the state that day. By comparison, at this juncture in 2022, Stacey Abrams was airing over 430 ads a day across the state.”
Jay Morgan: “Let’s start with what the poll really says. Rick Jackson is ahead. He’s ahead by 3 points. Over the last 90 days, there’s been a 10-point swing there. The day after the runoff, the poll went into the field. Rick Jackson was 7-8 points behind Keisha Lance Bottoms. Today, he’s leading by 3.”
Eryka was a foster child with dreams of being an artist, but no way to afford going to SCAD. Through Fostering Success, we covered her tuition and boarding.
I’m so proud of you, Eryka. I know what can happen when someone gets a fair shot, and I’ll fight for the Georgians who've been counted out.
I’m very pleased to have Mary Norwood’s endorsement.
She’s been a tireless champion for the City of Atlanta and her Buckhead community, and we share a commitment to public safety so that every neighborhood is safe.
THANK YOU, Mary!
Keisha's healthcare plan will kick nearly 500,000 Georgians off their private health insurance and put them on Medicaid.
Rick Jackson will expand access to Medicaid coverage for those in need, while protecting access to better, private coverage for those who want it. Full stop.