'Close Trump Ally' Is Getting Tons Of Support In Georgia Gubernatorial Race

Written By BlabberBuzz | Sunday, 18 April 2021 11:30 AM
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'Close Trump Ally' Is Getting Tons Of Support In Georgia Gubernatorial Race

Former Democrat and former Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones is initiating a 2022 effort for governor of Georgia on incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp, who lost support with former President Donald Trump and many in the Republican Party over his state’s handling of the Nov. 3 presidential election.

Jones announced on Friday from Liberty Plaza in Georgia’s Capitol during a press conference to formally start his campaign for governor.

“On this historical day, I am planting my flag on the hallowed grounds of the Georgia state Capitol,” Jones said. “I am officially announcing my candidacy for governor of the great state of Georgia.”

Jones has been a firm ally of Trump, his America First agenda, and calling for election integrity in Georgia, saying that if he is elected governor, he will improve the election system. He also said Kemp could not secure free and fair elections in the state.

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“The governor’s office has failed to fight for you and for me. He failed those of us who hold dear, our freedoms, our Constitution, and the right to a free, fair, and transparent election,” said Jones.

Jones was referring to Kemp’s relations with Trump and many Republican voters because he did not dispute the 2020 presidential election results in his state, despite broad claims of voter fraud.

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During that time, Kemp said he would not call a general meeting to allow the legislature to hold hearings on election fraud claims. State senators said they didn’t need his permission to do so.

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“While we understand four members of the Georgia Senate are requesting the convening of a special session of the General Assembly, doing this in order to select a separate slate of presidential electors is not an option that is allowed under state or federal law,” Kemp said in a joint statement with Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan earlier this month.

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Trump called for Kemp’s retirement and later promised to campaign against him.

“Right now, those of you who feel you have been not listened to, those of you who feel frustration. I feel your pain. For those of you who feel your voices weren’t heard, for those of you who feel the incumbent governor didn’t fight for you, a new day has dawned.”

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Jones stressed his relationship with Trump and his consistent support for the former president’s America First agenda.

“President Trump sends his regards to Georgia. I’ve had several meetings with him, talking about the future of our party, and the future of our country,” said Jones. “Certainly, George has always been on his mind and I agree and support his agenda of putting America first, and putting Georgia first,” said Jones, adding that he will “beat Stacey Abrams.”

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