Perdue Files for #GAGOV Race, Running Trump-Centered Campaign

Perdue’s first campaign ad “featured Trump himself hammering Kemp”

Today, Trump-endorsed candidate David Perdue officially filed paperwork for Georgia’s gubernatorial race, attempting to unseat Brian Kemp. Days after Perdue launched his campaign in December, Trump announced his support for the former senator and has become increasingly involved in the already heated race, attacking Kemp regularly and amplifying the chaos in the GOP primary. So far, Trump:

• Released a statement endorsing Perdue and attacking Kemp.
• Filmed an ad endorsing Perdue and calling for Kemp to be defeated.
• Announced a fundraiser for Perdue at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
• Sent his son, Donald Trump Jr., to campaign for Perdue.
• Weighed in on local issues while bashing Kemp.
• Is expected to host a rally in Georgia for Perdue this month.

“David Perdue’s campaign has been and continues to be all about Donald Trump — his ads, speeches, and campaign stops are all focused on highlighting Trump’s endorsement and support of his campaign. And unfortunately, it’s all to the detriment of Georgians, who haven’t heard anything from Perdue on increasing access to affordable health care, supporting public education, creating good paying jobs, or other issues impacting working people. Trump’s increasing investment and involvement in this race is fueled more by his hatred of Kemp than his support for Perdue — as he continues trying to oust Kemp, the brutal GOP primary will only grow nastier,” said Max Flugrath, spokesman for the Democratic Party of Georgia.

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