Derek Dooley, a former football coach and ally of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, has entered the Republican primary to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff in Georgia, emphasizing his support for Trump and positioning himself as an outsider. The race is becoming increasingly crowded and contentious, with candidates vying for the Trump endorsement and navigating complex relationships with party leaders. Democrats see the primary chaos as beneficial for Ossoff's re-election prospects.
Derek Dooley, a former Tennessee football coach and son of Georgia legend Vince Dooley, is entering the Georgia Senate race as a political outsider, emphasizing his football background and Georgia roots, and positioning himself as a contrast to other Republican candidates who heavily support Trump. The race is part of a broader effort by Republicans to reclaim a Senate seat previously held by Democrats, with the primary field still evolving after Georgia's governor decided not to run.
Former college football coach Derek Dooley has entered the Georgia Senate race, with potential support from President Trump and Governor Brian Kemp, amidst a crowded and contentious Republican primary, despite limited political connections and some criticism.
The Senate Ethics Committee issued an "admonishment" to Senator Lindsey Graham for violating Senate rules by soliciting campaign donations for Hershel Walker's Senate campaign in Georgia during a Fox News appearance in the rotunda of the Russell Senate Office building. The committee noted that Graham had also solicited donations in a media interview in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in October 2020. While the committee opted not to sanction Graham, they emphasized the importance of upholding the public trust and confidence in the United States Senate.
