Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms faced off yesterday in a town hall debate and answered questions directly from voters. The Republican and Democratic candidates for Georgia Governor clashed over President Donald Trump, healthcare, and data center construction.
How did the two candidates open for this town hall debate? Bottoms opened by sharing her belief that Georgia is a “work in progress” and her priorities as Governor include making the state more affordable, protecting abortion access, and “protecting” the state from President Trump.
Jackson opened by recapping his background and sharing his belief that God has entrusted him to pass on the blessings received throughout his life. He then stated that his goal as Governor will be to guarantee opportunity for Georgians across the state.
How did Keisha Lance Bottoms respond to voters? When answering the voters, Bottoms first committed to resisting the influence of the Trump Administration and stated that she has no intention of being his “favorite” governor.
Bottoms then stated her intention to protect opportunities for young people by confronting AI and ensuring the availability of mental health care.
How did Rick Jackson respond to voters? Taking questions from Georgia voters, Jackson once again shared the story that brought him into this race: a childhood in Atlanta public housing and a career spent building Jackson Healthcare from nothing into a Georgia company that employs thousands.
He then laid out his plan to make life more affordable by cutting the state income tax in half, lowering property taxes, and bringing down the cost of health care, and he made clear that keeping Georgians safe will be his first responsibility every day he is in office.
What the Rick Jackson campaign had to say:
- Garrison Douglas, Campaign Spokesman: “Keisha Lance Bottoms could not outrun her record as mayor of Atlanta tonight, and when asked to answer for it she deflected with false and misleading attacks because the truth about what she did to that city cannot be defended. Rick Jackson told Georgians who he is and how he will lower their costs, and he made clear he will never lose sight of a leader's first job, which is keeping people safe – the same job Keisha Lance Bottoms failed to do.”
