Walker’s “Closed-Door,” “Curated,” “Curiously Quiet” Campaign Dodges Issues, Voters, and Press as GOP Rivals Take Aim
Following Walker’s defense of a swastika and anti-vaccine efforts as well as recent attacks by GOP rivals over his past immigration comments, Herschel Walker’s “closed-door” and “curated” campaign continues to disappoint Georgians, who have no clue what “Walker actually believes and would do if elected,” and worry that his “campaign for public office conducted largely […]
BY THE NUMBERS: How President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Has Saved, Improved Georgians’ Lives
Since the Biden-Harris administration and Georgia Democrats passed the American Rescue Plan, millions of Georgia families, small businesses, and communities have received life-changing relief — despite Brian Kemp and Georgia Republicans’ unanimous opposition. For seven months, Georgians have seen the benefits of the President’s historic action to revitalize our economy, get families back on their […]
ICYMI: GPB News: “Herschel Walker’s Senate run is heavy on Fox News spots and curated, closed-door campaign stops”
Today, Georgia Public Broadcasting published a report on U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker’s “curated” and “closed-door” campaign — chronicling Republican frustrations about what “Walker actually believes and would do if elected,” and worries about how long his “campaign for public office conducted largely in private” can feasibly continue without answering questions on the minds of […]
Walker and Georgia GOP Senate Field Refuse to Support Voting Rights Legislation to Protect Georgians’ Access to the Ballot Box
As the U.S. Senate takes up the Freedom to Vote Act to protect every eligible Georgia voter’s access to the ballot box, Herschel Walker and the entire Georgia GOP Senate field are supporting policies that would make it harder for Georgians to vote. Herschel Walker, Trump’s hand-picked candidate, says that limiting Georgians’ access to convenient, […]
WHAT GEORGIANS ARE SEEING: Public Health and Jewish Community Leaders Call Out Herschel Walker for Refusing to Condemn Anti-Vaccine Efforts
Yesterday, public health and Jewish community leaders gathered in Atlanta to highlight the danger that Herschel Walker’s defense of anti-vaccine efforts poses to Georgia’s public health and economic recovery. After facing a barrage of criticism for defending the swastika as “clearly an anti-mandatory vaccination graphic,” Walker failed to condemn the underlying anti-vaccination message. As WSB-TV’s […]
Democratic Party of Georgia Statement on RNC Office Opening Today in College Park
Today, ahead of the Republican National Committee’s office opening in College Park, the Democratic Party of Georgia released the following statement: “It’s both ironic and shameful that the RNC is opening an office in College Park while Donald Trump, the leader of the Republican Party, is still trying to throw out the votes of Black […]
Public Health and Jewish Community Leaders Call Out Herschel Walker for Refusing to Condemn Anti-Vaccine Efforts
This morning, public health and Jewish community leaders gathered in Atlanta to highlight the danger that Herschel Walker’s defense of anti-vaccine efforts poses to Georgia’s economy and public health. Rabbi Joshua Lesser, Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Bet Haverim, was joined by Dr. Rebecca Mitchell, Epidemiologist and Georgia State Representative for District 106, and Luisa Wakeman, […]
ICYMI: NEW STUDY: GOP-Led States Like Georgia Had COVID-19 Rates 8% Higher Than Democratic-Led States
Last week, a new study released in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found that the spread of COVID-19 in states led by Republican governors was eight percent higher than in states led by Democratic governors. As case numbers decrease across the country thanks to President Biden’s bold efforts to get every American vaccinated, Georgia […]
Final Week to Request Absentee Ballot in Municipal Elections
What Deadlines and Information Georgia Voters Needs To Know This week marks the final week for voters to request an absentee ballot for the November municipal elections across Georgia. Requests must be received by your county by Friday, October 22 via mail, email, fax, or dropping off in person. If mailing an absentee ballot request, […]
After Defending Use of Swastika, Walker Still Refusing to Say Whether He’ll Return Event Donations
It’s been five days since Herschel Walker defended the use of a swastika, earning a barrage of criticism, and the Trump-tapped candidate is still refusing to say whether he’ll return any donations he received ahead of the now-canceled event. “Herschel Walker defended a swastika, and canceling a fundraiser does not change the fact that he […]