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Politically Georgia: Why Herschel Walker is stiff arming GOP debates

Herschel Walker speaks to journalists after filling out his paperwork to qualify to run for the U.S. Senate at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, Mar. 7, 2022. Steve Schaefer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Herschel Walker speaks to journalists after filling out his paperwork to qualify to run for the U.S. Senate at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, Mar. 7, 2022. Steve Schaefer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
March 9, 2022

It’s qualifying week at the Gold Dome so it’s time for candidates to make official their intentions. So why is Herschel Walker using this stage to say that he’ll bypass showdowns against his Republican rivals?

In this edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein is joined by AJC managing editor Leroy Chapman to breakdown the Senate race, the contest for governor and what bills could gain traction before Crossover Day.

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Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter. He is also an author, TV analyst and co-host of the Politically Georgia podcast.

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