Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, a Republican, has gone against the wishes of Donald Trump and appointed Kelly Loeffler, a Georgia financial executive, to serve the remaining term of Senator Johnny Isakson, who is retiring due to health issues.
Trump pressured Kemp to appoint Rep. Doug Collins, a fierce supporter of the president in his bid to ward off impeachment. But Kemp apparently had more local political concerns, appointing the suburban female co-owner of Atlanta's WNBC franchise to shore up his support among women and suburbanites.
Honestly, I would've done the same if I were Kemp. Clearly explain why he did so and hope Trump is mature enough to understand and not lash out.
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, a Republican, has gone against the wishes of Donald Trump and appointed Kelly Loeffler, a Georgia financial executive, to serve the remaining term of Senator Johnny Isakson, who is retiring due to health issues.
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Trump pressured Kemp to appoint Rep. Doug Collins, a fierce supporter of the president in his bid to ward off impeachment. But Kemp apparently had more local political concerns, appointing the suburban female co-owner of Atlanta's WNBC franchise to shore up his support among women and suburbanites.
Honestly, I would've done the same if I were Kemp. Clearly explain why he did so and hope Trump is mature enough to understand and not lash out.
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