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Trump rallies Georgia Republicans ahead of midterms
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In Short: President Trump held his third rally in Georgia this year on Friday, aiming to energize voters ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
President Trump held his third rally in Georgia this year on Friday, aiming to energize voters ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins and gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson joined him at the event.
The rally featured a shout-out to Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton, who Trump mentioned during a February rally in Rome, Georgia. This move aligns with Trump's strategy to engage with athletes and supporters from the state.
Democratic strategist Mike Nellis told the Daily Mail that Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins is struggling in the polls, with a recent survey showing Ossoff leading at 50% compared to Collins's 43%. Nellis described Ossoff's campaign as 'flawless' and Collins as a 'disaster' for Republicans.
Georgia's early voting period began with a record turnout, with nearly 189,000 people casting ballots on the first day, surpassing the 2022 midterm turnout by over 50,000 votes.
Dalton resident Sally Knox expressed her appreciation for Trump's visits to small towns, saying, 'I think it’s cool that he values the opinion of people from small towns.'
Georgia Secretary of State’s Office reported a roughly 40% increase in early in-person votes on the first day of early voting compared to the 2022 midterms, indicating a surge in voter engagement.
Democratic candidate Stacey Harris emphasized the importance of winning the midterms to combat the Trump administration's perceived corruption and lower costs for Americans.
In a debate between Republican candidates for Georgia governor, personal attacks and appeals to Trump's followers dominated, offering little guidance on policy directions.
Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms criticized Jackson for pledging to be Trump's 'favorite governor' during a visit to a Georgia High School in July.
Professional Shakespeare performances at the Avondale Estates Town Green are rebranding as the 'Shakespeare at Sunset Series' in partnership with a new theatre group, Georgia Classic Theater.
The Braves are hosting the Dodgers in a game tonight at 6 p.m.
Georgia Power’s customer portal was hacked last week, exposing contact details and the last four digits of Social Security numbers for about 300,000 customers.
What this adds
The surge in early voting turnout reflects a heightened level of voter engagement in Georgia, surpassing previous midterm records.
Background
In a lone debate, Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp clashed over Trump's policies and influence on Georgia.
The debate in Georgia also featured live and taped questions from voters, with topics ranging from health care and affordability to the candidates' approach to the Trump administration's influence on state politics.
Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.
What's confirmed
- President Trump held his third rally in Georgia this year on Friday, aiming to energize voters ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins and gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson joined him at the event.
- The rally featured a shout-out to Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton, who Trump mentioned during a February rally in Rome, Georgia. This move aligns with Trump's strategy to engage with athletes and supporters from the state.
- Democratic strategist Mike Nellis told the Daily Mail that Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins is struggling in the polls, with a recent survey showing Ossoff leading at 50% compared to Collins's 43%. Nellis described Ossoff's campaign as 'flawless' and Collins as a 'disaster' for Republicans.
- Georgia's early voting period began with a record turnout, with nearly 189,000 people casting ballots on the first day, surpassing the 2022 midterm turnout by over 50,000 votes.
- Georgia Secretary of State’s Office reported a roughly 40% increase in early in-person votes on the first day of early voting compared to the 2022 midterms, indicating a surge in voter engagement.
- Democratic candidate Stacey Harris emphasized the importance of winning the midterms to combat the Trump administration's perceived corruption and lower costs for Americans.
- In a debate between Republican candidates for Georgia governor, personal attacks and appeals to Trump's followers dominated, offering little guidance on policy directions.
- Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms criticized Jackson for pledging to be Trump's 'favorite governor' during a visit to a Georgia High School in July.
- Professional Shakespeare performances at the Avondale Estates Town Green are rebranding as the 'Shakespeare at Sunset Series' in partnership with a new theatre group, Georgia Classic Theater.
- The Braves are hosting the Dodgers in a game tonight at 6 p.m.
- Georgia Power’s customer portal was hacked last week, exposing contact details and the last four digits of Social Security numbers for about 300,000 customers.
What's still developing
- As Clay Travis said on X responding to this news, "So many pro athletes are over the anti-Trump bulls***. Good for Todd Gurley."
- And he's hardly the first Bulldog to find himself in Trump's orbit.
- Gurley, in case you forgot, was an absolute monster at Georgia.
- Trump's appearance comes as he goes on a midterm spree to promote Republican candidates nationwide.
- “You don’t want to risk a bad alternator or a thunderstorm,” Ossoff said.
- “Go ahead and take care of things now.” He also emphasized the importance of driving up the margin of victory for Democrats amid fears about potential intervention from federal officials.
- SWANZEY, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas and U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia joined Democratic candidates, party officials and supporters Tuesday evening for the opening of a new Organize New Hampshire campaign office in Swanzey, with speakers urging voters to make the 2026 election a referendum on President Donald Trump’s policies and the direction of the federal government.
- Warnock, who is a pastor and has represented Georgia in the U.S.
- 📲 Follow the midterms & more in the NPR App Some key voters say deep frustration and disappointment with President Trump are motivating their election plans just weeks before Election Day.
- "I've been disappointed," said Charles P., 43, who identified as a Democrat. (The voters participated under the condition their last names would not be used.) "I just don't feel like there's any positive to this administration at all," he continued.
- Georgia Voter Guide: The races, candidates and frequestly asked questions Latest polls and predictions: Georgia Governor | U.S.
- “It’s a testament to our strong election system overseen by 159 of the best county election officials in the country.” Northeast Georgia turnout Across Northeast Georgia, just over 19,000 voters cast ballots in person Tuesday, and another 1,500 mail-in ballots had been accepted, bringing turnout to about 2.5% of the region’s active registered voters.
Sources
- Fox Newslink
- Georgia Recorderlink
- Justthenewslink
- Northwestgeorgianewslink
- Georgiarecorderlink
- Warpbeatlink
- Mykeenenowlink
- NPRlink
- Ajclink
- Nowgeorgialink
- Jtalink
- Roughdraftatlantalink
- Kmphlink
- Courthousenewslink
- WarpBeat — background on Georgia Governor Candidates Debate Trump's Influence link
- WarpBeat — background on Georgia Governor Candidates Debate Trump's Impact link
- FOX 29 Philadelphia — video link