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12 stories on Georgia. For each one: what the left says, what the right says, and what both agree on. RSS feed
- Democrat leads Trump-backed candidate in deep-red Georgia district runoff
Mar 11, 2026
Left: Harris's strong first-place showing in a deep-red district demonstrates growing Democratic competitiveness even in traditionally safe Republican areas
Right: Fuller's victory among 12 Republican candidates with Trump's endorsement demonstrates the president's continued influence in conservative districts
- Trump's Georgia Pick Faces Runoff After Greene's Dramatic Exit
Mar 11, 2026
Left: The special election demonstrates Trump's continued grip on Republican politics, with his endorsement proving decisive in advancing Fuller despite a crowded field of GOP candidates
Right: Fuller's advancement validates Trump's political influence and ability to identify candidates who can unite the Republican base while maintaining conservative principles
- Trump-backed Fuller wins Greene's seat after Iran war split
Apr 8, 2026
Left: Fuller's victory maintains Republican control in a district where Trump's Iran war has proven deeply unpopular with voters across party lines
Right: Fuller's decisive victory validates Trump's continued influence and demonstrates that voters support strong leadership against Iranian aggression
- Republican Wins Greene's Seat, But Democrats Surge in Trump Country
Apr 11, 2026
Left: The 12-point Democratic improvement represents a significant shift in one of Georgia's most conservative districts, signaling potential Republican vulnerability in the midterms
Right: Fuller's victory maintains Republican control of a crucial seat and expands the GOP House majority to 219-214, providing Speaker Johnson more breathing room
- Trump's endorsement tested as Georgia voters replace his former ally Greene
Mar 10, 2026
Left: The election tests whether Trump's political influence remains strong enough to override local voter preferences in a deeply conservative district
Right: Electing a Republican replacement is crucial for maintaining Speaker Mike Johnson's razor-thin House majority on key votes
- Trump-Backed Candidate Forced Into Runoff Despite Presidential Endorsement
May 20, 2026
Left: Trump's endorsement power appears diminished as his backed candidate Burt Jones failed to secure an outright victory despite holding the lieutenant governor position and receiving presidential support
Right: Trump strategically avoided endorsing in the Senate primary, allowing the strongest conservative candidate to emerge through competitive vetting rather than risking a weaker nominee
- Trump-backed candidate faces uphill battle in deep-red Georgia district
Mar 12, 2026
Left: Harris raised over $4 million and outperformed Fuller in the first round with 37% versus 35%, demonstrating strong Democratic momentum in a traditionally Republican stronghold
Right: Fuller's Trump endorsement provided crucial support and he dominated the Republican field, winning 35% against 12 other GOP candidates in a crowded primary
- Trump-backed candidate fights to hold MTG's seat in Georgia runoff
Apr 7, 2026
Left: Democrat Shawn Harris offers a moderate alternative focused on practical governance rather than partisan bomb-throwing, positioning himself as a 'dirt-road Democrat' who can work across party lines
Right: Clay Fuller represents essential reinforcements for the GOP's fragile 218-214 House majority, making this race crucial for maintaining Republican control and advancing Trump's agenda
- Federal judge allows DOJ to keep seized 2020 Georgia ballots
May 7, 2026
Left: The FBI seizure targeted Georgia's most populous and heavily Democratic county, which has been the focus of Trump's unfounded election fraud claims
Right: The Justice Department is investigating potential violations of federal election laws, including improper maintenance of election records and fraudulent ballot handling
- Should a Parent Face Prison for a Child's Mass Shooting?
Jul 31, 2026
Left: Colin Gray had clear warning signs, including a 2023 police visit prompted by his son's online threats to shoot up a school, yet still gave the teen a firearm months later.
Right: The law should be cautious about criminalizing parents for the independent violent acts of their children, since a parent-child relationship alone shouldn't equal criminal liability.
- Trump Backs Collins Over Kemp's Pick in Georgia Senate Runoff
Jun 15, 2026
Left: Trump's last-minute endorsement represents continued interference in Georgia politics after his 2020 election claims damaged the state's democratic processes
Right: Collins has proven loyalty to conservative principles and Trump's America First agenda throughout his congressional service
- Ex-Biden Official Wins Georgia Primary Despite Crime Record Concerns
May 20, 2026
Left: Bottoms brings valuable experience as a battle-tested leader who successfully managed Atlanta through the COVID-19 pandemic and stood up to Donald Trump
Right: Bottoms' single term as Atlanta mayor received harsh reviews, particularly regarding her handling of crime and disorder before she declined to seek reelection