First, let me say that I did not vote for Brian Kemp - I voted for his opponent in the republican runoff and a Libertarian in the general. I felt at the time that Kemp would be too much of a Trump lackey and therefore not a good fit for GA. His recent actions in bucking Trump with a Senate appointment has given me 2nd thoughts, and I am now reconsidering. I do plan to place a call to his office - and let him know that if he continues to show independent thought in governing the state, he could potentially win my vote in his reelection campaign. Kudos to Mr. Kemp - so far, he seems to be proving a better governor than I originally though he would.
And a different level of government. The Senate was originally set up to represent the states in Washington. Having a president appoint his man to the Senate would directly go against that purpose.
Speaking of Doug Collins, I just moved into his district about 6 months ago. If he doesn’t change his ways, he won’t be getting my vote. And, if he is primaried, I will be sending his opponent some financial contributions.
Waste of money in the Trump era. North Georgia is about as Trumpian as you can get. Maybe after this madness is over in 2-6 years, people like Collins can be primaried.
Unless there is evidence that Loeffler would become a Susan Collins in the Senate, it’s just one R replacing another R.
And that replacement will face a quick special election in 2020, and then again for the normal election cycle for this seat in 2022.
If Loeffler is installed in the Senate by the guv, Collins remains in the House where he remains a strong voice for the president in a sea of libberish insanity.
The actual implications of the governor’s decision might be marginal at best, for a very short time. It’s a nothing burger issue, but one of manufactured “turmoil” by the media.