Georgia Republicans Flip the Script on Stolen Elections

Georgians will now have a clear choice in November between a ticket that pushes stolen-election claims and one that stands up to them.

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Then-Republican gubernatorial candidate for Georgia Brian Kemp speaks as then-Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams looks on during a debate in Atlanta, Ga., October 23, 2018.

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The news out of Georgia last week was monumental, and many took notice. Governor Brian Kemp beat his Trump-backed primary opponent by 50 points and will now proceed to the general election as he seeks another term. After many counted him out, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger fought back to win his primary against another Trump-backed challenger by nearly 20 points and avoid a runoff.

While much of the coverage of the victories by Kemp, Raffensperger, and Attorney General Chris Carr has focused on what they mean for the Republican Party, what they mean for the general election deserves more attention: Georgia’s Democrats will finally have to answer for their own stolen-election claims.

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Ari Schaffer

Ari Schaffer previously served as chief of staff and director of communications for Georgia secretary of state Brad Raffensperger. Before that, he worked in communications for the U.S. Department of Commerce and the White House.

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