THE FUZZY PEACH—5.8.2026—Biden Endorses Bottoms for Governor—Dooley Surges in New Poll—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—5.8.2026—Biden Endorses Bottoms for Governor—Dooley Surges in New Poll—Much More

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James Swafford
James Swafford
May 8, 2026

Biden Endorses Lance Bottoms For Georgia Governor

Former President Joe Biden recently endorsed former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia's gubernatorial race, saying he has known Lance Bottoms for a long time and "she's something special," before praising her work as mayor of Georgia's capital city.

"Keisha faced every challenge a leader could face and then some," President Biden said in an endorsement video. "She handled it all with steady, thoughtful leadership."

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James Swafford

James Swafford

James Swafford is a digital reporter Dome Politics specializing in congressional politics and state government. Swafford graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a concentration in International Affairs and Comparative Politics. Swafford now has a year of experience following the Georgia General Assembly and was on the ground covering Vice President JD Vance's visit to Georgia. He also recently interned for former Senator Kelly Loeffler’s Greater Georgia political committee and is now working towards a graduate degree.

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