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‘Mobilized whole-of-government response to that joke’: Obama mocks Trump over Cheesecake Factory jibe

Former US president Barack Obama has slammed President Donald Trump and the Republican Party for focusing on his joke about the White House makeover instead of addressing inflation, accusing the administration of mobilising the entire government to respond to his remarks.

The Times of India · Oct 29

‘They mobilized a whole government response to that joke’: Obama laughs off Trump attacks in rally for Ossoff

Former US president comes to Georgia to support Jon Ossoff for US Senate and Keisha Lance Bottoms for governor

The Guardian - US · Oct 29

'Get the Flock out': Americans respond to AI cameras in bipartisan backlash

AI-driven Flock cameras made by an Atlanta-based company are sprouting up across the US, sparking alarm and bipartisan, citizen-driven campaigns as the new technology emerges as a 2026 midterm campaign issue. While politicians hedge and local officials rush to sign contracts, community volunteers attempt to address an issue with major…

France 24 · Oct 27

Republicans return to tough-on-crime message ahead of difficult midterm elections

Republicans are leaning heavily on crime, immigration and “law and order” messaging in the 2026 midterms as voter concerns over affordability and the Iran war weigh on the party. Democrats are countering with law-enforcement endorsements and public-safety plans, while arguing that falling violent-crime rates and Trump’s own criminal conviction undercut…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

At the Races: Seeing blue in Georgia

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire A new poll of one of the most consequential Senate races on the…

Roll Call · Jul 23

Keisha Bottoms (D) and Rick Jackson (R) compete in toss-up race to succeed term-limited Republican governor in Georgia

Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) and Rick Jackson (R) are running for Governor of Georgia in the November 3, 2026, general election.

Ballotpedia · Jun 29

Trump-Backed Georgia Candidate Defeated as Billionaire Political Newcomer Wins GOP Governor Runoff

A candidate closely aligned with President Donald Trump has lost Georgia's Republican gubernatorial runoff, according to a projection by CNN's Decision Desk, in a result that could signal growing tensions within the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Latin Times · Jun 17

George Conway, Other Ex-Republicans Running as Democrats Are Getting Crushed at the Polls

Former Republicans who opposed Trump are struggling in Democratic primaries, as voters favor candidates with long records of advocating for working people.

International Business Times UK · Jun 5

Keisha Bottoms won the Democratic primary for governor in Georgia

Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) defeated six other candidates to win the Democratic Party primary for governor on May 19, 2026, receiving 58% of the vote. Lance and three other candidates — Geoff Duncan, Jason Esteves, and Michael Thurmond — led in polling, fundraising, and media coverage ahead of the primary.

Ballotpedia · May 20

Georgia’s Republican races for governor and US Senate head to June runoffs

Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Democratic primary outright, while Republicans Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will face off

The Guardian - US · May 20