Tag: brian kemp

Trump Says Georgia Election Reforms Don’t Go Far Enough

Former President Donald Trump on April 5 criticized the governor and lieutenant governor of Georgia for allegedly forcing the state’s legislature to water down a set of election reforms enacted late last month. “Too bad the desperately needed election reforms in Georgia didn’t go further, as their originally approved Bill did, but the Governor and…


Take Me Out of the Ballgame

Commentary When the NFL decided not to punish players who kneeled during the pre-game national anthem, some fans reacted by refusing to attend games, buy league merchandise, or watch games on TV. It took several years for the NFL to win fans back and some—like me—broke the habit and never returned, in person, or on…


Senators Push to End MLB Antitrust Status After League Pulls Georgia All-Star Game

Several Republican senators joined calls to end Major League Baseball’s (MLB) antitrust exemption after it pulled the 2021 All-Star Game out of Atlanta, Georgia, saying that it was because of the recent voter integrity bill that has been lambasted by other major corporations and Democratic officials. MLB announced the decision to move the game on April 2,…


Republican Launches Primary Campaign Against Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp

A Georgia Republican on Thursday said he’s running in the 2022 gubernatorial race, in an attempt to unseat Gov. Brian Kemp. Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King, who says he’s the first Hispanic statewide official in state history, is primarying Kemp, whose approval ratings dropped sharply amid a public spat with then-President Donald…


Georgia Republican Announces Primary Campaign Against Gov. Kemp

A Georgia Republican said on April 1 that he’s running in the 2022 gubernatorial race in an attempt to unseat Gov. Brian Kemp. Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King, who says he’s the first Hispanic statewide official in state history, is primarying Kemp, whose approval ratings dropped sharply amid a public spat with…


Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King Launches Campaign for Another Term

Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King said on April 1 that he’s running for another term. King, a former police officer and police chief, said in a statement that he’s not a politician, but a soldier, a lawman, and a public servant. “To keep Georgia competitive, we must lower health care costs and…


Gov. Kemp Calls Out CEO Criticism of Georgia Elections Law, Urges ‘Debate About the Merits’

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp took aim at pushback from corporate leaders to the Peach State’s new election integrity bill that he signed into law last week, saying that he welcomes the criticism as an opportunity to debate the merits of the measure. “I’m glad to deal with it,” Kemp told CNBC when asked about backlash…


Georgia Governor Rejects Biden’s Portrayal of State Election Reform Law

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp rejected President Joe Biden’s characterization of a newly enacted law that seeks to improve the integrity of elections in the Peach State. “It is obvious that neither President Biden nor his handlers have actually read SB 202, which I signed into law yesterday,” Kemp said in a statement emailed to The…


Georgia Governor Signs Into Law Sweeping Election Reform Measures, Including Voter ID for Absentee Ballots

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday signed into law a number of election reforms that include photo ID requirements for absentee voting, the need for drop box security, and mandatory early voting dates, among other changes to how the state’s elections are run. “I was proud to sign S.B. 202 to ensure elections in Georgia…


Georgia Governor Signs Into Law Sweeping Election Reform Bill, Including Voter ID for Absentee Ballots

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday signed into law a number of election reforms that include photo ID requirements for absentee voting, the need for drop box security, and mandatory early voting dates, among other changes to how the state’s elections are run. “I was proud to sign S.B. 202 to ensure elections in Georgia…