Kemp and Abrams met on the debate stage on Monday for the first time since their initial fight for the governor’s mansion in 2018. At that time they were both relatively unknown politicians. Since then, both candidates have become national figures.
Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams, Libertarian challenger Shane Hazel and Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp debate during the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series in Atlanta, Oct. 17, 2022. | Ben Gray/AP PhotoGov. Brian Kemp of Georgia and his Democratic challenger, Stacey Abrams, renewed their rivalry on Monday in a debate that reprised differences over combating crime and managing Covid, without either candidate forcing the other off-script.
Every poll this year has shown Kemp leading Abrams, including those surveyed during his primary campaign, according to RealClearPolitics’ aggregation. The latest poll from Quinnipiac University has Kemp up by 1 point over Abrams with 50 percent support. “Mr. Kemp, what you are attempting to do is continue the lie that you’ve told so many times, I think you believe it’s the truth,” Abrams said in response. “I support law enforcement and did so for 11 years, [and] worked closely with the Sheriffs Association.”
Both candidates agreed that it was a priority to stop street gang violence if elected governor, and that rising crime and gun violence were important issues facing Georgians.
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