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Bookman: In a twist fit for a Greek epic, Jones could be Jackson’s Achilles heel
Following being outbid for the GOP nomination for governor by Rick Jackson, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has reportedly refused to endorse or appear with Jackson. This conflict is troubling for Georgia Republicans who face a likely prospect of losing the U.S. Senate race to Jon Ossoff. The article notes that the governor’s office controls jobs, appointments, and contracts, making this election highly consequential.
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