Georgia GOP sees newfound energy in pro-Trump voters
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Georgia Republican Party Chair David Shafer for re-election, after the GOP lost the presidential race and both U.S. Senate seats in Georgia. (Stephen Fowler/GPB News)
(GPB) In a muted convention hall in Cartersville, U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Cassville) said he was optimistic for Georgia Republicans’ chances in the 2022 election, scoffing at those who thought the GOP was divided after stunning losses in the presidential contest and both U.S. Senate seats.
“We’re not divided; we’re correcting ourselves going forward a little bit,” he said to a crowd at the 11th District GOP convention Saturday. “I’ve never seen us more united than we ever have been before.”
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And both groups believe the other is the reason for the cancellation.
In an email sent from the 1st District GOP, the reason given for the scuttling of the gathering at the Pine Forest Country Club was the possibility of “disruptions and protests.”
“Upon our arrival to the venue today while conducting set-up and preparation
activities, information about possible disruptions and protests were shared
with the venue,” the email read.
This comes following a raucous April 16 meeting of the Chatham County Republican Party, where a group who calls themselves the “Chatham Patriots” clashed with party leadership over disputes of open nominations during executive officer elections.