Sen. David Perdue is refusing to debate Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff earlier than a runoff election that may assist decide management of the Senate.
Ossoff tweeted:
Seems to be like Sen. David Perdue is an excessive amount of of a coward to debate me once more.
Perdue can’t defend his lies about COVID-19, self-dealing inventory trades, his bigotry, or his votes to remove Georgians’ well being care.
Senator, come on out and attempt to defend your document. I’m able to go. https://t.co/OONfwSjylt
— Jon Ossoff (@ossoff) November 15, 2020
Perdue’s debates towards Ossoff have been disasters which have resulted in viral video moments which have made the Republican incumbent look unhealthy. Very early initial polling reveals that both of the runoff races are close.
Nonetheless, given Joe Biden’s win in Georgia, each of those races may tip closely in both route primarily based on turnout.
Senate Republican incumbents like South Carolina’s Lindsey Graham discovered that they have been in a position to maintain on to their Senate seats whereas refusing to debate, however the political panorama in Georgia seems to be a lot completely different than in neighboring South Carolina.
The way forward for healthcare and dozens of different coverage points is on the road within the two Georgia runoff elections. Voters within the state need to see the candidates facet by facet once more earlier than making such a crucial alternative.
Perdue is scared. One may even say he’s a Perdue rooster. Cowardice ought to by no means be rewarded, particularly with a lot on the road for Georgia and the remainder of the nation.
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Mr. Easley is the founder/managing editor, who’s White Home Press Pool, and a Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a Bachelor’s Diploma in Political Science. His graduate work centered on public coverage, with a specialization in social reform actions.
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