Hershel Walker’s running for the people
News, Politics October 6, 2021
ELLIJAY, Ga – Republican Senate Candidate Hershel Walker wants everyone to understand that he wants what’s best for Georgia.
Walker, Heisman winner and UGA great, spoke with FYN about his decision to run for Senate and why he felt now was the time.
“I decided I didn’t like what was going on,” Walker stated about the direction of the United States. He’s a firm believer in law and order and lower taxes, and if that makes him a Conservative, he’s okay with that.
Walker’s spoken with members of the military for several years and regularly talks about sacrifice. He decided it was time to practice what he preaches and could no longer sit on the sidelines.
The former Olympian loves America and the diversity found in this country. Right now, he’s dedicated to hearing from Georgians and Americans about the problems they’re facing and how he can help them.
Walker hopes to restore some trust in elected officials.
School choice and law and order are two more areas of focus for Walker. He stated that every child should have an opportunity to attend the school of their choice; zip code shouldn’t matter.
As for law and order, Walker’s met with some officers who informed him that 70 percent of the drugs coming across the border also go through Atlanta, Ga.
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Walker almost as soon as the candidacy announcement was made. However, Walker clearly stated, “Trump is not running.” He’s here for the people of Georgia and hopes to visit all 159 counties before the election. This campaign will focus on Georgians, not the media.
To add to that, Walker spoke about his love of Georgia and how it’s his home. He did live in Texas, but his “life and love is Georgia.” Walker clarified that everything about his campaign is “legal” and claimed they’re doing everything “the right way.”
Check out the entire interview below:
Kelvin King speaks to why he’s running for U.S. Senate
News, State & National April 15, 2021
ELLIJAY, Ga – Businessman and self-starter Kelvin King took issue with those who called his candidacy for U.S. Senate a Republican strategy.
“I’m not a strategy. I’ve been a Republican for a long time, and I saw an opportunity. I saw a need in our Party to win back this sear and I think I can do it.” King remarked, “I’m not a tool of the Republican Party. No one in the Republican Party said ‘Hey Kelvin, I think you can win because your Black. I think that’s offensive. ”
He does believe he’s the best chance for Republican voters to take back a Senate seat in 2022. Senator Raphael Warnock (D) is up for reelection after winning the January runoff against Kelly Loeffler. Traditionally, Senators serve six years, but the race was for the remaining time in retired Senator Johnny Isakson’s term.
King considers himself a statesman who’s ready to represent Georgia in Washington D.C. if given the opportunity.
King’s a Georgia native who was born in Macon and grew up in Cobb County. He received an appointment to the Air Force Academy and served in the Air Force. Upon returning to Georgia, he began his own construction company out of his home, and now it’s a multimillion-dollar company.
He admitted he didn’t follow politics growing up but tended to vote Democrat until college when he began reading a lot of black history books and other materials. His first Republican vote was for George Bush. Self determination and less government are two ideas that King strongly believes in.
“As long as we have freedom and liberty that means we have the opportunity to succeed or fail on our own,” he stated.
As for cancel culture, King commented that it ultimately hurts innocent bystanders – those not directly involved. He cited MLB’s decision to move the All-Star Game from Cobb County. It resulted in millions lost for local businesses. King added that companies and media need to gather more accurate information before making final decisions. Cancel culture doesn’t unite America; it divides the country on a personal level.
Perdue opts out of 2022 Senate race
News, Politics, State & National February 23, 2021
ATLANTA, Ga – After taking the first step and filing paperwork with the Federal Election Commission, former Senator David Perdue (R – Ga) announced this morning that he would not seek a Senate seat in 2022.
Perdue would have faced off against Senator Raphael Warnock (D – Ga), who beat Kelly Loeffler in the January runoff. Senator Jon Ossoff won Perdue’s seat in the same runoff.
In a statement, the former Georgia senator called his decision a “personal, not political one” and expressed confidence in the Republican Party defeating the Democrats in 2022. He added that Georgia “is not a blue state.”
He also put pressure on the General Assembly to close any election law loopholes, so every legal vote counts.
See the full statement below:
“Dear Friends,
After much prayer and reflection, Bonnie and I have decided that we will not enter the race for the United States Senate in Georgia in 2022. This is a personal decision, not a political one. I am confident that whoever wins the Republican Primary next year will defeat the Democrat candidate in the General election for this seat, and I will do everything I can to make that happen. As we saw in my race in November, Georgia is not a blue state. The more Georgians that vote, the better Republicans do. These two current liberal US Senators do not represent the values of a majority of Georgians.
I am hopeful that the Georgia General Assembly, along with our statewide elected officials, will correct the inequities in our state laws and election rules so that, in the future, every legal voter will be treated equally, and illegal votes will not be included. I will do everything I can to be helpful in this effort.
It has been the honor of my life to have represented the people of Georgia in the United States Senate.
Bonnie and I want to thank my fantastic staff and everybody in the state and around the country for all the help they have given us. May God continue to bless Georgia and the United States of America.God Bless,
David and Bonnie Perdue”
With Perdue officially bowing out, it opens the Republican field to potential newcomers. Trump’s promised to participate in Georgia’s primaries after the 2020 election. He’s unhappy with Governor Brian Kemp (R – Ga) for not overturning the results.
Why I Am Voting for Senator Kelly Loeffler
Opinion, Politics January 4, 2021
Written and Submitted by Gilmer GOP
I can always remember hearing the phrase, “People want to see a little bit of themselves in the person they vote for.” This is so true. We want to know that the people representing us are real people, like us. We want to know we can relate to them. For this very reason, I am voting for Senator Kelly Loeffler this week. To understand why I feel this way, you must truly understand who Senator Kelly Loeffler is. Contrary to what her enemies say about her, Senator Kelly Loeffler stands for north Georgia values.
Many of us in north Georgia supported Congressman Doug Collins in November because we saw someone who reminded us of ourselves. While I am now a strong supporter of Senator Kelly Loeffler, I also initially supported my Congressman Doug Collins. Doug has done an incredible job representing our district. He’s a charismatic leader, a pastor, a small business owner, an Air Force veteran, the son of a state trooper, and comes from good northeast Georgia stock. Congressman Collins is simply a good man.
I had so many reasons to vote for Congressman Collins last November, but I also wanted to learn about our sitting Senator Kelly Loeffler. When Senator Loeffler came to Ellijay with Senator Tom Cotton this past August, I chose to attend. At that time, I didn’t know much about Senator Loeffler other than the caricature “Buckhead Barbie” her enemies had created. I quickly learned this depiction of Senator Loeffler is the furthest thing from the truth.
As Senator Loeffler spoke, I learned about her upbringing. She spoke of growing up in a Christian home on a farm in rural Illinois. She told stories of playing high school basketball and showing animals in 4H competitions. She talked about being the first member of her family to attend college and how after her freshman year, her dad loaded up her belongings in a cattle trailer. She spoke of going into the world of finance and struggling to pay rent her first year out of college. She spoke of her rise in the world of finance and how her business background makes her different from the career politicians in DC.
Towards the end of the event, I was able to speak with Senator Loeffler one on one for a few minutes. Since I became active in politics, I’ve been afforded the opportunity to meet many elected officials. So many of them are great people. With that said, I found Senator Loeffler to be one of the most genuine public figures I had ever met. After leaving the ETC Pavillion that day, I started to see many similarities between my world and Senator Loeffler’s. While I still intended to vote for Congressman Collins in November, I also became a supporter of Senator Kelly Loeffler that day.
Senator Kelly Loeffler is not the member of “the elite” her enemies have portrayed her to be. For those of us in rural America, she is one of us. From humble beginnings on a farm to conquering the business world, she embodies the dreams so many of us have for our children. She values what we value. She is pro-life, supports the Second Amendment, defends the police, believes in the free market, and helped craft the Paycheck Protection Program that saved our small businesses. She has one of the highest conservative ratings in DC and has been a strong supporter of President Trump. Her opponent, Raphael Warnock, stands against everything she stands for. For me, the choice is simple on January 5th. Vote for our values. Vote for Senator Kelly Loeffler.
Reece Sanford
Assistant Secretary – Communications, Gilmer County Republican Party
Reece Sanford, CFA served as the Chairman of The Gilmer Trump Campaign. Mr. Sanford is the Assistant Secretary – Communications of the Gilmer County Republican Party and a native of Ellijay, GA. He holds a BBA in Finance from The University of Georgia and an MBA from Kennesaw State University. Mr. Sanford also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He is a career community banker currently working in small business lending. He has served on the boards of several non-profits throughout north Georgia. He has served as Youth Engagement Director of the Gilmer County Republican Party, holds an advisory role with a trade association Political Action Committee, and has consulted on multiple political campaigns. He and his wife, Kerri Ann, enjoy spending their free time exploring north Georgia, running, traveling, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are strictly those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the Republican Party, its members, any other organization the author may be associated with, nor his family members.