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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Thu Jul 21, 2022, 12:37 PM Jul 2022

Republicans fret as Walker stumbles in Georgia: 'He needs help' [View all]

Anxiety is setting in among Republicans over Herschel Walker’s bid to oust Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) in Georgia after a series of unforced errors and negative headlines that have rocked the former football star’s general election campaign.

Walker, who was endorsed by former President Trump early on and went largely unchallenged in the GOP primary, has been beset for months by damaging revelations about his business record and personal life, including an admission that he fathered three children he had not previously disclosed publicly.

Walker’s troubles have been underscored by recent polls that show him trailing Warnock. One survey from Quinnipiac University released last month found the incumbent Democrat leading by a staggering 10-point margin, while a more recent poll conducted for the AARP put Warnock ahead by 3 points.

“He needs help. He needs to be much better prepared because when Labor Day rolls around, he’s going to have to be able to articulate and do it consistently and do it coherently,” said Chuck Clay, a former Georgia state senator and state GOP chair. “He’s got himself two or three months. He’s a smart guy. But he needs focus. He needs to get that part of the campaign down. A Heisman Trophy isn’t going to bring him a victory.”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/republicans-fret-as-walker-stumbles-in-georgia-he-needs-help/ar-AAZOI3t

It doesn't speak well of the GOP when they think a guy who was a standout football player 40 years ago and hasn't done anything since would make a good Senator.

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I suspect that Walker is going to improve about as much as trump did...nt Wounded Bear Jul 2022 #1
Guess what? They are going to help him. jimfields33 Jul 2022 #2
They are also throwing good money after bad Torchlight Jul 2022 #28
He needs help, yes mental health help. Historic NY Jul 2022 #3
I suggest a whole brain transplant. Sky Jewels Jul 2022 #23
from a chicken..... lastlib Jul 2022 #37
That would be a nice upgrade for him. Sky Jewels Jul 2022 #38
Yeah, "He needs help" is the understatement of the decade. GoCubsGo Jul 2022 #25
Chuck Clay says Walker is a smart guy PJMcK Jul 2022 #4
He probably believes tRump is the greatest president too. Norbert Jul 2022 #12
How about the damaging revelations... 3catwoman3 Jul 2022 #5
"He's a smart guy." Paladin Jul 2022 #6
This quote: calimary Jul 2022 #7
And that's why I quit following football after 50 years gratuitous Jul 2022 #15
I've never followed football. calimary Jul 2022 #16
My wife calls it intermittent violence punctuated by committee meetings gratuitous Jul 2022 #17
Your wife is right! That's a good one, too! calimary Jul 2022 #32
Have almost felt sorry for him-- he's so out of his league. At the same time, this election is allegorical oracle Jul 2022 #43
It wasn't just the football. He's a dumb jock. Always was. ZonkerHarris Jul 2022 #29
wait Tickle Jul 2022 #8
Two different polls. BlueCheeseAgain Jul 2022 #22
the polling atm Celerity Jul 2022 #27
He's a smart guy? PCIntern Jul 2022 #9
OOOOoooo 3 months of coaching that'll do the trick MagickMuffin Jul 2022 #10
Any state that would elect a MTG will elect anyone. I speak from experience - walkingman Jul 2022 #11
So, he needs to learn how to articulate by Labor Day. Baitball Blogger Jul 2022 #13
Good luck with that. calimary Jul 2022 #34
If he improves, he could sound like a ten-year-old..... lastlib Jul 2022 #39
Maybe he can get some coaching from Tommy Tuberville. Norbert Jul 2022 #14
I had a post about this newdayneeded Jul 2022 #18
Old saying, "You can't tell a book by it's cover". patphil Jul 2022 #19
They figured any black candidate would siphon off black D votes CanonRay Jul 2022 #20
It's weird how they cleared the field for him. BlueCheeseAgain Jul 2022 #21
Once you sell your soul to dj trump, you're next to sainthood in repug world spanone Jul 2022 #24
"He needs help." jcgoldie Jul 2022 #26
Let them invest their time, effort and cash into him. Torchlight Jul 2022 #30
Maybe ol' Herschel can get Oz to campaign for him Trailrider1951 Jul 2022 #31
This reminds me EnergizedLib Jul 2022 #33
They managed to control Tommy Tuberville redstatebluegirl Jul 2022 #35
Is the cat not out of the bag? EnergizedLib Jul 2022 #40
His IQ is room temperature BannonsLiver Jul 2022 #36
Just imagine this moron a U.S. senator Mysterian Jul 2022 #41
No help..he is doing just fine Demovictory9 Jul 2022 #42
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