(POLITICO has not independently verified the abortion reports, which Walker has denied.) Much of the effort to reelect Warnock has focused on Walker’s alleged personal failings, of which there are many - reports that he has played a minimal role in some of his children’s lives, a well-documented history of domestic abuse allegations and recent accusations that he paid for a then-girlfriend’s abortion in 2009. You’re seeing a resurgence in legislative wins, new energy around Dobbs that has kicked things into a new level where things are not where they were.” Twelve percent of Democrats ranked inflation as their top issue versus 73% of Republicans.īut, Jennings said, there are signs of a shift - starting with gas prices: “We’re now down around here to around $3.
If I’m paying $4 at the gas station, that's a problem for me.”Ī recent Quinnipiac poll showed Georgians ranking inflation as their top issue, with a 29-point lead over the second-place issue, abortion.
“We've had a challenging economy, and the basic issues for Black people are no different than anybody else. “Georgia is not immune from everything that's happening in the country,” said ED JENNINGS, an 11-year member of Ebenezer. Those at Ebenezer know it’s because the same issues playing out nationally are felt more acutely here. Georgia’s Senate race has remained close for months, with Warnock holding a slight - but far from sure - advantage.
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But while he enjoys a deep connection with his congregation, some Black political strategists worry that Warnock has not yet secured the broad support he’ll need from Black voters to earn a full term. At Ebenezer, no one calls him “senator.” It’s “reverend,” and members of his flock will correct you immediately. In a story out this morning, Eugene explores how Warnock is a man in two worlds. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., whose historic pulpit is located just steps away from the massive, modern sanctuary where Warnock now preaches. Even Warnock campaign aides admit surprise when reporters call to talk about the sitting senator and not about Walker’s travails.Īs grandson of a Baptist preacher, Eugene felt compelled to visit Warnock’s church, Ebenezer Baptist - the spiritual home of Rev. What he found is a sense that the scandal-ridden Walker is sucking up all the political oxygen in the state. There’s nothing better as a reporter than getting out of the swamp to see what voters are thinking and saying for yourself - so Eugene headed to Atlanta for a check-in. RAPHAEL WARNOCK against football legend HERSCHEL WALKER - is likely the most consequential Senate race on the map this year. The Senate race in the Peach State - pitting Sen. … Thursday: President JOE BIDEN travels to Pennsylvania.ĪLTAR CALL - We definitely have Georgia on our minds here at Playbook. … Tuesday: Rachael’s book is released! … Wednesday: Oregon gubernatorial debate with TINA KOTEK, CHRISTINE DRAZAN and BETSY JOHNSON via KGW News at 10 p.m. MIKE LEE and independent EVAN McMULLIN square off at 8 p.m. ( Watch here.) In Ohio, Senate hopefuls Rep. BRIAN KEMP and STACEY ABRAMS debate at 7 p.m. THE WEEK - Today: Three big debates: Georgia Gov. | Tom Williams/Pool via AP, File DRIVING THE DAY But while he enjoys a deep connection with his congregation, some Black political strategists worry that Raphael Warnock has not yet secured the broad support he’ll need from Black voters to earn a full term.
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