Former President Donald Trump's full court press to pump up former Sen. David Perdue's primary challenge against Georgia GOP Gov. Brian Kemp doesn't appear to be working
You can now listen to Fox News articles!has been working hard this year to boost the campaign of former Sen. David Perdue, whom he endorsed late last year, the day after Perdue launched a primary challenge against the governor.
Donald Trump shakes hands with former Sen. David Perdue, who's primary challenging GOP Gov. Brian Kemp, at the former president's rally in Cumming, Georgia, on March 26, 2022. The poll indicates Trump remains very popular with Georgia Republicans — at 78% favorability — but only 37% of GOP voters said the former president’s backing of Perdue made it more likely they’d support the former senator, with six out of 10 saying Trump’s endorsement had no effect or made it more likely they’d be less supportive of Perdue.
And a week earlier, Charles Herbster — the candidate Trump endorsed and held a rally on his behalf in Nebraska’s GOP gubernatorial primary — was edged out by Jim Pillen, who was backed by term-limited and outgoing Gov. Pete Ricketts.In Georgia, Kemp has made the most of the power of incumbency, spending the past six weeks showcasing his numerous victories and achievements in the recently concluded legislative session.
Trump, who had unsuccessfully urged the governor and other top Republican officials in the state to overturn the results, returned to Georgia last autumn and again in late March to campaign against Kemp.
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