But Kemp is arguing that his 2018 victory proves he is the best Republican to take on Abrams. Sonny Perdue rescued Kemp from political obscurity in 2010 by naming him secretary of state, with Kemp winning two terms in the office. Casey Cagle as Trump endorsed Kemp and Cagle got mired in a scandal over a recording in which he disparaged Republican primary voters. But Kemp eked out a victory over Abrams in 2018 despite a Democratic surge. Even if Kemp wins, the rare serious primary challenge to a sitting governor could leave Kemp weakened.

Source: The Star March 11, 2022 07:06 UTC