Episode notes
Georgia’s 2026 gubernatorial race ignites as Lt. Gov. Burt Jones launches his campaign tonight (August 26, 2025) at the Idlewilde Event Center in Flovilla, GA (6-7:30 PM), armed with a Trump endorsement to rally MAGA grassroots and sideline Attorney General Chris Carr and possibly Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Rumors swirl of a third candidate, possibly self-funded Clark Dean, though unconfirmed if they’ve filed to raise funds, potentially splitting the conservative vote in a battle for GOP control. Meanwhile, today’s special election for State Senate District 21 sees one Democrat against six Republicans, with over $1M spent on a $18K/year seat. A Democratic upset in the looming runoff could flip this red district, exposing GOP weaknesses and Georgia’s unresolved jungle primary issues. In the 1st Congressional District, Republican Brian ...