Posted on 02/15/2022 10:15:47 AM PST by Right Wing Vegan
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Vernon Jones has withdrawn from the race and is now running for Georgia’s 10th Congressional District. He said in a news release last week that he made the decision to switch races after speaking with former President Donald Trump.
“After speaking with President Trump about his America First agenda, the President feels as though I would better serve Georgia in Congress,” said Jones. “He is building a team to take back the U.S. House and Senate in 2022 and the White House in 2024. It is going to be a Republican revolution. While running for governor, my message in fighting for election integrity, eliminating state income taxes, stopping mandates, preventing non-citizens from voting, and banning critical race theory (CRT) resonated with Kemp and Perdue. Now the Georgia legislature is stumbling over itself to pass these conservative initiatives. With grass root support, we were able to stop Georgia from going left with Stacy Abrams and back to the right with most Georgians.
“Having pushed Georgia back on a conservative course, President Trump believes in my ability to do the same for America serving in Congress; therefore, I have suspended my campaign for governor and now running for Georgia’s 10th Congressional District. As a farm boy with legislative experience, I share the same conservative values as those in the 10th Congressional District. My parents taught me the importance of hard work, being faith-based, and getting a good education. I am Pro-Life, Pro-Second-Amendment, Pro-Business, and I believe in the Constitution of the state of Georgia and the United States of America. None of the candidates running in the 10th Congressional District have stood stronger and supported Donald Trump and the America First agenda more than I.
“Having owned a home in Greensboro, I look forward to returning to Yesterday’s Cafe and representing my folks in the 10th Congressional District! Join the conservative fight!”
Jones is a former member of the GA House of Representatives (1993-2001, 2017-2021) and former Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County. A former conservative Democrat, Jones officially switched parties after endorsing Trump for President and delivering a keynote address at the 2020 Republican National Convention. The proud Republican is now running to defeat the radical left, as a Pro-Trump candidate who will fight for free and fair elections, and always put Georgia First and Take Georgia Back.
Wait until mcconnell paints him as a raciest. We’ll have to fight against a unified gopE/dems. Remember the Tea Party, same as it ever was.
Good news. I think he is a much better fit at this level.
Good news. I think he is a much better fit at this level.
I agree
Integrity. I like it.
That’s good. I thought from the beginning that he would have been better in DC. And God only knows, we certainly need smart, principled people there!
A safe GOP seat. Shouldn’t he run in a purple district where he can draw black votes? Wave election. We won’t need to carry him but he should carry us in a contested district. Too much reward for his Trump support.
It’s not the Trump support, it’s getting out of the way in the governor’s race.
Who is more conservative, Mike Collins or Vernon Jones?
Good advice from Trump
Unquestionably Collins. Vernon is pro-Trump, but he was never a stalwart Conservative as a GA Dem legislator (his record was around 50% Conservative, which would be liberal for a Republican). I supported him for Governor to run against Scaty, but his record for Congress places him to the left of most of the GOP candidates.
Is there a Conservative running for GA Governor?
Kandiss Taylor, but she’s a real underdog now since President Trump endorsed establishment Perdue.
Dr. Paul Broun had the seat before ‘milk toast’ Hice took over. Jody Hice is leaving and he does not care about his constituents anymore. Jody thinks he has the backbone to be our SOS. Think it will happen? Not a chance. It would take a miracle. ye Bye Jody, have fun storming the castle.
We need him anywhere. Trump support is good and will probably continue.
Also, as a black conservative, he’s going to be under serious attack. He needs Trump.
So Trump endorses a moderate candidate over a conservative candidate. Again.
Vernon had some issues, unfortunately. Kandiss Taylor apparently doesn’t have much money or support. Pres. Trump endorsed Perdue because he was seen as less damaged, more viable and could raise $$. Getting Kemp out is paramount.
Athens will vote Dem. Blacks in the 10th May vote for the black guy. Rural whites may vote R. Looks like a small town rural district. The black R guy may win by 53-47%.
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