Governor Brian Kemp (Atlanta, Columbus: crimes, train, things to do)

[Born 2 Roll]

Originally Posted by seussie

Kemp might have a new challenger in Purdue.

Yep.

But according to the AJC, Perdue has gotten more serious about a campaign for governor in recent weeks, calling donors and allies to run the idea past them...

... If Perdue ultimately decides to challenge Kemp for the GOP nomination next year, it would almost certainly set off a divisive primary that would garner intense national attention.

Perdue mulling primary challenge against Kemp in Georgia: report (The Hill)

David Perdue is considering a primary challenge against Brian Kemp (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) (PAYWALL)

[Born 2 Roll]

Originally Posted by seussie

Kemp might have a new challenger in Purdue.

If David Perdue enters the GOP primary for Georgia governor, Brian Kemp most certainly will be a goner, politically, and most likely will not make it out of the primary round.

Perdue likely also may give Republicans a much improved shot at holding onto the Georgia Governor’s Mansion and both chambers of the Georgia Legislature for at least one more cycle during a 2022 midterm cycle that currently looks to be increasingly favorable for the GOP to make significant gains up and down the ballot throughout much of the country.

Though, ongoing volatility throughout much of the entirety of the American political system makes GOP dominance far from being guaranteed in the ‘22 midterms.

[ATLHRLGUY]

Originally Posted by seussie

Kemp might have a new challenger in Purdue.

Oh goodness SMH.

Originally Posted by Born 2 Roll

If David Perdue enters the GOP primary for Georgia governor, Brian Kemp most certainly will be a goner, politically, and most likely will not make it out of the primary round.

Perdue likely also may give Republicans a much improved shot at holding onto the Georgia Governor’s Mansion and both chambers of the Georgia Legislature for at least one more cycle during a 2022 midterm cycle that currently looks to be increasingly favorable for the GOP to make significant gains up and down the ballot throughout much of the country.

Though, ongoing volatility throughout much of the entirety of the American political system makes GOP dominance far from being guaranteed in the ‘22 midterms.

You're absolutely right B2R. Kemp would be toast.







If Perdue in fact decides to run Trump might as well take up residence in GA because he'll be here campaigning 24/7 for his one two punch of Perdue and Walker. The sting of losing GA hurt Trump more than any other. I've thrown out the possibility before but if Trump can help Perdue and Walker get elected (and obviously take all the credit) he's all but certain to run in 2024.

[Born 2 Roll]

Originally Posted by ATLHRLGUY

If Perdue in fact decides to run Trump might as well take up residence in GA because he'll be here campaigning 24/7 for his one two punch of Perdue and Walker. The sting of losing GA hurt Trump more than any other. I've thrown out the possibility before but if Trump can help Perdue and Walker get elected (and obviously take all the credit) he's all but certain to run in 2024.

Those are excellent points.

Though, one thing that potentially could throw a massive wrench into Republican plans to win back the U.S. Senate seat and keep control of the Georgia Governor’s Mansion is if the U.S. Supreme Court issues a ruling in the Texas and/or Mississippi abortion cases that leads to the implementation of significant and even severe restrictions on abortion across the country.

That seems to be the one thing that potentially could flip the political equation from a potential Republican tsunami to a Democratic wave and maybe even a Democratic tsunami in November 2022.

If Roe v. Wade is either significantly or completely overturned, it very will light a massive fire under educated suburban women voters that could badly burn Republicans in major suburban areas across the country, including here in Georgia in the expansive Atlanta suburbs.

And in a scenario where Republicans are struggling with educated suburban women voters in the aftermath of a U.S. Supreme Court overturning of Roe v. Wade, the frequent and/or constant visible presence of Donald Trump in the Perdue and Walker campaigns likely does not at all help those candidates and their campaigns in the previously GOP-dominated metro Atlanta suburbs that have been noticeably moving away from Republicans over the last 3 election cycles (‘16, ‘18 and ‘20).

But I don’t think that we will know how the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on those politically crucial Texas and Mississippi abortion cases until June 2022.

Though many court experts and onlookers think that there’s a strong chance that the court (which has a 6-3 conservative supermajority, including 3 deeply conservative Donald Trump appointees) will rule in favor of overturning at least some key parts of the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling.

[Born 2 Roll]

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced Thursday that $110 million is being dedicated to combat violent crime in the state.

Kemp announces $110 million violent crime initiative (Marietta Daily Journal)

October 28, 2021 - Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that he will dedicate up to $110 million to combat violent crime and help support the Georgia judiciary's recovery from COVID-19.

Gov. Kemp Dedicating $110M to Crack Down on Violent Crime, Address Judicial Case Backlog (Governor Brian P. Kemp, Office of the Governor)

[ATLHRLGUY]

Originally Posted by Born 2 Roll

Those are excellent points.

Though, one thing that potentially could throw a massive wrench into Republican plans to win back the U.S. Senate seat and keep control of the Georgia Governor’s Mansion is if the U.S. Supreme Court issues a ruling in the Texas and/or Mississippi abortion cases that leads to the implementation of significant and even severe restrictions on abortion across the country.

That seems to be the one thing that potentially could flip the political equation from a potential Republican tsunami to a Democratic wave and maybe even a Democratic tsunami in November 2022.

If Roe v. Wade is either significantly or completely overturned, it very will light a massive fire under educated suburban women voters that could badly burn Republicans in major suburban areas across the country, including here in Georgia in the expansive Atlanta suburbs.

And in a scenario where Republicans are struggling with educated suburban women voters in the aftermath of a U.S. Supreme Court overturning of Roe v. Wade, the frequent and/or constant visible presence of Donald Trump in the Perdue and Walker campaigns likely does not at all help those candidates and their campaigns in the previously GOP-dominated metro Atlanta suburbs that have been noticeably moving away from Republicans over the last 3 election cycles (‘16, ‘18 and ‘20).

But I don’t think that we will know how the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on those politically crucial Texas and Mississippi abortion cases until June 2022.

Though many court experts and onlookers think that there’s a strong chance that the court (which has a 6-3 conservative supermajority, including 3 deeply conservative Donald Trump appointees) will rule in favor of overturning at least some key parts of the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling.

Something to think about. That could change everything and a likely GOP takeover of the Senate and possibly House could backfire and give Biden more seats in the house and a super majority in the Senate. That scenario for the reasons you stated is probably why the court won't completely strike down the law and send it back to the states. Can you imagine the chaos and media attention of women heading to liberal states to get an abortion. So I agree the court will come short of striking down Roe v. Wade and probably limit the timeframe to get an abortion.

[EducatedRedneck]

Don't care for Perdue, Don't care for Kemp, but I would ABSOLUTELY prefer Perdue over Kemp. Kemp has been a MAJOR disappointment.

[JMatl]

Originally Posted by EducatedRedneck

Don't care for Perdue, Don't care for Kemp, but I would ABSOLUTELY prefer Perdue over Kemp. Kemp has been a MAJOR disappointment.

Perdue was a disaster. He did absolutely zero Town Halls in 6 years, and was a lazy, incompetent Senator. No thanks.

[Iconographer]

Originally Posted by JMatl

Perdue was a disaster. He did absolutely zero Town Halls in 6 years, and was a lazy, incompetent Senator. No thanks.

Don't forget ethically compromised, as is the entire Perdue clan.

That being said, I hope like hell he runs in the Republican Primary.
I'll take my popcorn buttered, thank you.

[AtlantaRising]

Originally Posted by JMatl

Perdue was a disaster. He did absolutely zero Town Halls in 6 years, and was a lazy, incompetent Senator. No thanks.

I completely agree. The Republican Party needs new blood. The only good ones left are not running for re-election. Kinzinger should have been a party favorite.

I'll be voting outside the GOP for a while.