David Perdue had not intended to jump into the Georgia gubernatorial race when he did. Just a few months before, Perdue had still been telling people he was backing Brian Kemp despite pressure from the Trump campaign. He needed some time to distance himself from his public support for Kemp.
The MAGA jerks harass me with texts and emails - dozens per day. It's down to "history" will not look kindly on those who abandon Trump, You have FAILED, etc etc. These effing jerks need to get a clue: this isn't how you shore up wavering support, it IS how you piss people off and insure they don't support you. EVER
I'll write the statement for Perdue: I am withdrawing my campaign in the best interest of the party and the voters. This race is too important for the people of Georgia to risk fracturing the party. Thank you.
This is all interesting to residents of Yorkshire in England who might be vaguely interested in state politics in Georgia. Of course, we have trouble understanding that there is another place near Russia with the same name, and one has heard of the misadventure of Wesley, who was the colonial governor's chaplain back in 1736. It seems that he actually excommunicated a girl who refused to marry him, and nobody thought he was in the right to do this. But fast forwarding to the present day, Mr Perdue has as much right as anybody to be governor of Georgia, and if he is a good Republican he should do at least as well as anyone else in the job!!!
I watched the coverage and photos of the end of the session with the amount of unity that came together for support the Governor's agenda and getting good things done for Georgians.
I couldn't imagine Abrams-Queen of Earth receiving that kind of support under the gold dome. Good heavens, how would she navigate that band of Georgians so steeped in tradition and allegiances.
Wouldn’t it be an honorable exit for Perdue to stand up for Georgia instead of sucking up to Trump and being smacked down by Georgia voters in the primary? I don’t know how he can credibly stand up there and go through the motions that so obviously lack conviction. And it’s a sad way to end a decent career in public office. He should withdraw and endorse Kemp.
David Perdue unfortunately has been sucked in by the "Me. Me. Me, I, I, I" of the former president. I wish President Trump would moderate his persona, but pride comes before the fall. Hopefully Brian Kemp wins both the nomination and the governorship as Stacy Abrams is a carbon copy of the "Me, Me, Me, I, I, I" personality. She like the former president cannot admit that she lost. This time it needs to be decisive, so she can no longer play "It was stolen" from me card. Here is hoping that the Republicans choose someone else in 2024 otherwise we may actually not get the White House back. It will be good to finally vote "for someone" and not simply "against someone." Charles
Now let’s hope Herschel sees the light as well. What a terrible candidate with baggage galore and an inability to effectively communicate. I remember your interview with Latham Sadler, a very impressive candidate with very little press coverage
As always, great analysis. The addition of the call-out box is fantastic! You have an ability to boil significant concepts, analysis & insights down to a succinct statement. I hope you feel comfortable continuing this Erick!
Erick, what a good article on the why and how of Perdue's campaign. I like David Perdue, but I am voting for Kemp. Brian Kemp has done a good job for Georgia except for getting tricked by Abrams before the last election to allow processes that invited fraud. He has fixed that accommodation to protect election integrity. He has earned another term in my eyes.
Sounds like a little competition has been great. Kemp was likely more aggressive in his agenda and you write it for more support than expected as a reaction to Perdue. I don’t see anything to complain about.
Perdue sold his soul for a quixotic run at windmills. For years he will be remembered for this blunder. He as well as those who brought him to this point should be ashamed
You are so right. Perdue has let Trump use him for his own childish ends. He got talked into a campaign that is going nowhere. It would be best for Perdue to end his campaign now and then get busy and help re-elect Gov. Kemp.
The MAGA jerks harass me with texts and emails - dozens per day. It's down to "history" will not look kindly on those who abandon Trump, You have FAILED, etc etc. These effing jerks need to get a clue: this isn't how you shore up wavering support, it IS how you piss people off and insure they don't support you. EVER
I'll write the statement for Perdue: I am withdrawing my campaign in the best interest of the party and the voters. This race is too important for the people of Georgia to risk fracturing the party. Thank you.
This is all interesting to residents of Yorkshire in England who might be vaguely interested in state politics in Georgia. Of course, we have trouble understanding that there is another place near Russia with the same name, and one has heard of the misadventure of Wesley, who was the colonial governor's chaplain back in 1736. It seems that he actually excommunicated a girl who refused to marry him, and nobody thought he was in the right to do this. But fast forwarding to the present day, Mr Perdue has as much right as anybody to be governor of Georgia, and if he is a good Republican he should do at least as well as anyone else in the job!!!
I watched the coverage and photos of the end of the session with the amount of unity that came together for support the Governor's agenda and getting good things done for Georgians.
I couldn't imagine Abrams-Queen of Earth receiving that kind of support under the gold dome. Good heavens, how would she navigate that band of Georgians so steeped in tradition and allegiances.
Wouldn’t it be an honorable exit for Perdue to stand up for Georgia instead of sucking up to Trump and being smacked down by Georgia voters in the primary? I don’t know how he can credibly stand up there and go through the motions that so obviously lack conviction. And it’s a sad way to end a decent career in public office. He should withdraw and endorse Kemp.
David Perdue unfortunately has been sucked in by the "Me. Me. Me, I, I, I" of the former president. I wish President Trump would moderate his persona, but pride comes before the fall. Hopefully Brian Kemp wins both the nomination and the governorship as Stacy Abrams is a carbon copy of the "Me, Me, Me, I, I, I" personality. She like the former president cannot admit that she lost. This time it needs to be decisive, so she can no longer play "It was stolen" from me card. Here is hoping that the Republicans choose someone else in 2024 otherwise we may actually not get the White House back. It will be good to finally vote "for someone" and not simply "against someone." Charles
I do wish state campaigns had to be run on in state money
Now let’s hope Herschel sees the light as well. What a terrible candidate with baggage galore and an inability to effectively communicate. I remember your interview with Latham Sadler, a very impressive candidate with very little press coverage
If Kemp wins....which I think he will. It would not surprise me to see a DeSantis/Kemp ticket in 2024. I would like that very much!
As always, great analysis. The addition of the call-out box is fantastic! You have an ability to boil significant concepts, analysis & insights down to a succinct statement. I hope you feel comfortable continuing this Erick!
It is so sad to see
Erick, what a good article on the why and how of Perdue's campaign. I like David Perdue, but I am voting for Kemp. Brian Kemp has done a good job for Georgia except for getting tricked by Abrams before the last election to allow processes that invited fraud. He has fixed that accommodation to protect election integrity. He has earned another term in my eyes.
Sounds like a little competition has been great. Kemp was likely more aggressive in his agenda and you write it for more support than expected as a reaction to Perdue. I don’t see anything to complain about.
Perdue sold his soul for a quixotic run at windmills. For years he will be remembered for this blunder. He as well as those who brought him to this point should be ashamed
You are so right. Perdue has let Trump use him for his own childish ends. He got talked into a campaign that is going nowhere. It would be best for Perdue to end his campaign now and then get busy and help re-elect Gov. Kemp.
“The only good thing about the present group of candidates is that only one can be elected”. Will Rogers in the 1930’s.