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Trump-backed Herschel Walker seeks Georgia Senate seat
AP ^ | Aug 24 | By JEFF AMY

Posted on 08/24/2021 2:05:55 PM PDT by RandFan

ATLANTA (AP) — Herschel Walker on Tuesday filed paperwork to enter the U.S. Senate race in Georgia after months of speculation, joining other Republicans seeking to unseat Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock in 2022.

The 59-year-old Walker joins the race with high name recognition, known for winning a Heisman Trophy in 1982 as a University of Georgia running back. Perhaps more importantly in today’s Republican Party, he carries the backing of former President Donald Trump.

Walker has never run for office and will likely face scrutiny over his turbulent personal history as well as policy stances. But if he emerges from the Republican primary, the Senate contest would feature two Black men vying for a seat in the heart of the Deep South.

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1 posted on 08/24/2021 2:05:55 PM PDT by RandFan
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“two black men vying for the senate in the Deep South “
So ? It’s not the 1860s anymore .


2 posted on 08/24/2021 2:08:28 PM PDT by escapefromboston (Free Chauvin)
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To: RandFan

Warnock has a turbulent personal history as well.


3 posted on 08/24/2021 2:12:07 PM PDT by alternatives?
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Latham Saddler 1%
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4 posted on 08/24/2021 2:12:15 PM PDT by RandFan
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Like he said a few weeks ago on Twitter. He can play with the big Dawgs!

Here's what Herschel Walker will do to Warnock:


5 posted on 08/24/2021 2:13:09 PM PDT by poconopundit (Hard oak fist in an Irish velvet glove: Kayleigh the Shillelagh we salute your work!)
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To: RandFan

And another black man for governor!
Vernon Jones... an x dem who saw the light and a Trump man too.


6 posted on 08/24/2021 2:14:07 PM PDT by frnewsjunkie
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To: escapefromboston

>> “two black men vying for the senate in the Deep South “

I’d be happy with a Conservative Black in every position of power.


7 posted on 08/24/2021 2:18:30 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: RandFan

Yeh, I’m not that hyped. I wanted Doug Collins.


8 posted on 08/24/2021 2:20:56 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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I don't understand the mentality of FReepers who jump up and down like excited dogs waiting for their meal whenever a black Republican runs.

No one is asking what are Walker's stances on key issues. The proper role of the federal government. Or how the Dems and media will leverage his gay son against him, forcing him to choose between being a "moderate" Republican or with Evangelicals.

We made this mistake in 2006, when Michael Steele and other black Republicans ran, and got their butts handed to him.

Why doesn't Walker run for Mayor of Atlanta?

9 posted on 08/24/2021 2:30:58 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (Free Republic: The Internet's 1st social media platform. Since 1996.)
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To: Georgia Girl 2
I wanted Doug Collins.

He couldn't even beat Loeffler last time around.

10 posted on 08/24/2021 2:36:05 PM PDT by DoodleDawg
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

Wow, you’re comparing Herschel to Michael Steele? Walker has been very vocal about his views over the years and would be more conservative than most of the Republicans in the Senate right now.


11 posted on 08/24/2021 2:39:26 PM PDT by sam_whiskey (Peace through Strength. )
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To: alternatives?

Well, there is that!

IN ADDITION, he is an anti-American LIEberal/Socialist/Marxist/Fascist/Communist Democrat!

I wonder if Georgia can conduct an honest election in the Primary and General Election in 2022?


12 posted on 08/24/2021 2:39:38 PM PDT by Taxman (SAVE AMERICA!)
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To: Gene Eric

It’s not the color, it’s the policies. In fact, many blacks are more culturally conservative than most whites.


13 posted on 08/24/2021 2:51:19 PM PDT by Codeflier (Please stop calling these violent totalitarian collectivist Democrats, liberals. )
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Of course.


14 posted on 08/24/2021 2:53:58 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

Exactly..... Trump endorses him and they all start drooling like (bull)dogs.


15 posted on 08/24/2021 3:04:06 PM PDT by bigdaddy45
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To: Georgia Girl 2

I thought Doug was running for Governor


16 posted on 08/24/2021 3:06:24 PM PDT by McGavin999 (biden is not my president )
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

He has been shut ne of Trumps best friends for decades. He has always had conservative leaning and becomes more conservative as each day passes.


17 posted on 08/24/2021 3:08:29 PM PDT by McGavin999 (biden is not my president )
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To: RandFan

The man needs $10 million - stat.


18 posted on 08/24/2021 3:11:09 PM PDT by Republican Wildcat
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To: sam_whiskey

I know nothing about him or his policies

Any good ?

I like an outsider running generally -similar to Rand who was a doctor.


19 posted on 08/24/2021 3:21:41 PM PDT by RandFan
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"...the Senate contest would feature two Black men vying for a seat in the heart of the Deep South."

That's right. One represents the Gospel of Jesus Christ and one represents the communist darkness of Satan.

20 posted on 08/24/2021 3:21:56 PM PDT by mosaicwolf
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