Bottoms suggested that Jackson was likely preparing his attire for a Trump event scheduled for Friday rather than attending the press club forum. In a similar development, the Republican nominee for Georgia Public Service Commissioner Seat 3 also skipped a debate on the same night.
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Republican Rick Jackson Skips Georgia Governor Debate and Leaves Opponent Solo
US Politics8 days ago
An empty podium stood where the Republican candidate for Georgia governor was meant to face his opponent at the Atlanta Press Club on Tuesday night. Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms appeared alone for the debate after Rick Jackson refused to participate in the event. Following the session, Bottoms said that Jackson "refuses to show up and answer unscripted questions before the public and before the press," questioning whether this behavior would continue if he were elected governor.
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