Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp showed their differing views, as they discussed issues around the pandemic, crime and the future of Georgia.
Republican Governor Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams showed their contrasting opinions in their debate on Monday night as the November 8 midterm elections quickly approach.
Much of the conversation focused on the issues of crime, the 2020 pandemic, and the election, as well as touching upon education.
Georgia, which leaned Republican until President Joe Biden narrowly won the state in the 2020 presidential election, is facing several big elections this year.
Abrams and Kemp stand on opposite sides of several key issues, with most of the problems exacerbated since the last time the two faced off four years ago.
Following the debate, questions remain as to who came out on top.
Kemp hopes to maintain his position, Abrams hopes to avoid a close loss to Kemp as in 2018, while the somewhat unknown candidate of the Libertarian Party, Shane Hazel, could steal votes away from both candidates.
The unremarkable and civilised debate is unlikely to shift minds of Georgia voters significantly, which may eventually work in Kemp’s favor, according to two political science professors.
„Abrams and Kemp were the most seasoned debaters. Hazel had some strong exchanges, but they were less consistently strong, he said.
