Raphael Warnock
The Democratic senator made an implicit dig at Herschel Walker, his likely GOP challenger, after Walker cast doubt on the theory of evolution.
"What we do or fail to do will have long-lasting and far-reaching implications for the health, viability, and vitality of the world’s greatest democracy,” Warnock said.
“All of us are here as representatives of a democracy that folks on the other side have decided they’re not willing to defend," said Georgia's first Black senator.
The newly elected Democratic senator calls on Americans to "stand up and say no" to Georgia's assault on voting rights.
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"What we have witnessed today is a desperate attempt to lock out and squeeze the people out of their own democracy,” said the senator, who is Cannon's pastor.
In Atlanta, San Francisco, Pittsburgh and beyond, crowds gathered to demand justice for the victims of the Georgia spa shootings.
Ex-Sen. Kelly Loeffler, however, has not ruled out jumping into the upcoming race.
“Even on a spiritual level, it’s like bro, who are you?” Lecrae said after Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk suggested banning him from church performances.
The last time he came to the U.S. Capitol, the progressive pastor said, he was arrested during a protest for health care.
Does the latest progressive criticism of Biden's COVID-19 relief bill reflect appropriate skepticism -- or a refusal to take yes for an answer?