Political strategist weighs in on Georgia primary election

ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) – The Georgia Major outcomes have set the stage for the following 5 months main as much as November’s election.

On the prime of the ticket, the Governor’s race: Brian Kemp wins the GOP nomination for Governor by a landslide. He’ll as soon as once more face Stacey Abrams for a shot on the Governor’s seat.

Abrams has robust nationwide help.

“Nationwide Democrats see her as a rising star. And so they need to get her in there into the governorship as a result of they see her as a possible candidate and 24 or 28,” mentioned David Johnson –a longtime political strategist.

Johnson says which means cash and assets will proceed to pour in by means of the summer season for Abrams.

“On the finish of the day, Republicans had been extra involved with who’s the most effective candidate to defeat Stacey Abrams and the Democrats. And so they like Brian Kemp’s enchantment.”

One other race rising in nationwide consideration is the combat for the U.S. Senate seat.

“I believe we’re going to see all of the star energy come out right here in Georgia,” mentioned Johnson.

Trump endorsed Herschel Walker gained the GOP nomination to battle in opposition to Senator Raphael Warnock. Johnson says up to now each campaigns have been pretty well mannered which shall be a problem as issues warmth up.

“Democrats are going to have a tough time in attempting to demonize Herschel Walker. Like they did Kelly Leffler, and the reason being in so many individuals’s minds in Georgia, he’s the nice UGA robust. you’re not going to have the ability to tarnish that,” mentioned Johnson.

What does this imply for the long run political panorama in Georgia in a state that skewed blue final election? Johnson says the financial system shall be a prime concern.

Persons are voting on pocketbook points.

“However while you’re speaking gasoline, near $4, perhaps even increased, while you’re speaking concerning the child method scarcity while you’re speaking about individuals going to the shops and never with the ability to purchase the identical groceries that they used to,” mentioned Johnson.

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