‘Underdog’ Geoff Duncan appears to defeat David Shafer for GOP Lt. Gov. nomination

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ^ | July 24, 2018 | Maya T. Prabhu

[Trump20162020]

[WASCWatch]

Is this good, or not so good?

[Robert A Cook PE]

This is for the Georgia Lt Gov position.

Important because he (she) effectively controls the GA Senate administratively (order of bills, committee assignments, etc) that influence what legislation can actually be voted upon by the larger body. And, the Lt Gov position is a stepping point for higher office (Gov itself) - which is what Casey Cagle tried to use to get the governor nomination today.

Cagle, a Jeb Bush type GROPElite insider - lost bigly to another “outsider” who had Trump’s endorsement.

[MIchaelTArchangel]

Depends on whether you live in Georgia.

[Lurkinanloomin]

Good.

Bush League Republicans must become extinct before the Republic does.

[ConservativeMind]

So, it’s bad or it’s good? Did a RINO win or did a RINO lose? Why are we supposed to care?

Anyone? I can’t believe no one can tell us this.

[ConservativeMind]

We have FReepers who appear to know, but can’t be bothered to help those not in Georgia.

Idiots.

[Piranha]

Let’s not eat our own, ConservativeMind. It’s late in Georgia. Patience. I’m sure we’ll get an answer.

[DIRTYSECRET]

Handsome fella. Probably got the women.

[madison10]

It would help if the key words had listed Georgia. It has been added.

[Nifster]

Well it was a dirty campaign by both sides

Shafer has basically been a politician forever. Duncan has been one less time

If whoever is declared winner will do Kemp’s bidding it should be ok

[Nifster]

They might be in bed

Some here wanted Shafer. He is a long time pol. Duncan is a fresher face. Campaign was just nasty. Did not help clarify anything thing

[Spacetrucker]

The (R) who won the Gov. primary is a good one - the (R) who won the Lt. Gov. primary is less important but ok.

[ConservativeMind]

Thank you!

[ConservativeMind]

Unfortunate.

In Georgia, we should comfortably win the general election, correct?

[Atlantan]

Yes, Kemp will win in November. His opponent, Stacy Abrams, is $200,000 in debt. Credit cards, student loans, and $50K to the IRS. Very weak candidate.

The media will tell you it’ll be close in November, but it won’t be.

Every statewide office in GA is held by the GOP. After the November election it will be the same.

[FreedomPoster]

While I voted for Shafer, and didn’t like Duncan’s attack ads, this is fine, Duncan will be good.

[Nifster]

Depends on what people do

[Georgia Girl 2]

We voted for Shafer. IMO he was the better more conservative choice but Duncan ran a really harsh smear campaign.

[Georgia Girl 2]

The gubernatorial election was basically yesterday. Brian Kemp is the next Governor of Georgia. He will be significantly better than Nathan Deal. November is just a formality.