Why Trump Needs Georgia

On Thursday, Rep. Buddy Carter, a Republican from Georgia, spoke with Newsmax about the crucial role the state will play in former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign. Carter emphasized that for Trump to secure a victory in the upcoming presidential election, he must win Georgia. He expressed confidence in the Republican effort to ensure that Trump clinches the state, stating, “Trump’s path to the presidency runs through Georgia, and we are dedicated to making sure he wins here.”

Current polling data, according to RealClearPolitics, shows Trump holding a narrow lead of 0.3% over Vice President Kamala Harris. However, recent surveys from Fox News and The Hill/Emerson indicate that Harris currently has a slight advantage over Trump. This highlights the competitive nature of Georgia as a pivotal battleground in the race.

Meanwhile, Harris, along with her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, has been actively campaigning in Georgia. Their recent bus tour included stops at a high school in Hinesville and a rally in Savannah. Carter, reflecting on Harris’s visit, suggested that her presence could be detrimental to her campaign, arguing that her public statements only serve to highlight her shortcomings. He criticized her attempts to address national issues, likening her efforts to searching for a culprit in a case that’s already been resolved, hinting at her role in the administration’s challenges.

Carter also pointed out several issues under the current administration, including rising inflation, challenges at the border, diminished international respect for the U.S., and increasing crime rates in American cities. He believes these problems are a direct result of the policies and leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris, suggesting that Harris’s attempts to address these issues are ineffective and insincere.