Collins, a four-term Republican from northern Georgia, had lobbied hard for the position when Sen. Johnny Isakson announced his retirement last year. Kemp, however, chose Loeffler, against the advice of Trump, who backed Collins for the job. ADThe news comes as Democrats are eyeing Georgia as a top 2020 target in their bid to retake the Senate. ADThat means, should Democrats unify behind one candidate, they could take advantage of a split in the GOP base. On Monday, she accused fellow GOP Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) of trying to “appease the left” in favoring witnesses in Trump’s impeachment trial.

Source: Washington Post January 28, 2020 01:48 UTC