Walker says he will debate Warnock in high-stakes Georgia Senate race

Republican candidate Herschel Walker on Tuesday mentioned he accepted a debate with Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) in October as the 2 battle it out for a U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.

Walker, a former NFL participant, instructed Fox Information host Sean Hannity on his present Tuesday night time that he would debate Warnock on Oct. 14 in Savannah, Ga. His marketing campaign confirmed to the Atlanta Journal-Structure the talk could be hosted by Nexstar-owned WSAV. Nexstar additionally owns The Hill.

“Will probably be his individuals as a result of we’re in his yard,” Walker mentioned. “The individuals have to see the variations between Sen. Warnock and Herschel Walker.”

Walker simply received his major after securing a key endorsement from former President Trump. He averted debating his GOP rivals however has confronted stress to confront Warnock forward of the November normal election.

Walker is slipping behind within the polls in opposition to Warnock amid a number of accusations about his private life, together with that he embellished his enterprise and tutorial successes and fathered three youngsters that he didn’t beforehand disclose.

These points would undoubtedly come up in a debate, doubtlessly forcing Walker to reply questions in regards to the allegations.

Warnock has repeatedly pressured Walker to debate him and accepted at the very least three invites for a debate, together with the one in Savannah hosted by WTOC.

In a campaign ad launched final week, Warnock slammed his opponent for refusing to conform to a debate and questioned if the candidate was “able to signify Georgia.”

Walker instructed Hannity on Tuesday night time that he wished “Warnock to be prepared.”

“Now he can give up speaking and present the those who he can stand behind his phrases and present up for the talk,” he mentioned.