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3.18pm GMT
The American political universe is turning its attention to Georgia, where two Senate races will decide control of the Senate in 2021. In the race between incumbent Republican senator David Perdue and Democrat Jon Ossoff, there’s been a standoff over debates.
Here’s Politico reporter James Arkin:
Ossoff campaign says he has accepted six potential debates (five locals plus CNN) for the runoff. Perdue has declined debates.
They did two debates in general election. Perdue cancelled 3rd to do rally with Trump in GA Sunday before ED pic.twitter.com/bFCsLMYYwJ
3.03pm GMT
Ohio governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, seems to have fallen back into the crosshairs of Trump.
Who will be running for Governor of the Great State of Ohio? Will be hotly contested!
“It’s clear that, certainly, based on what we know now, that Joe Biden is the president-elect. And that transition, for the country’s sake, it’s important for a normal transition to start through,” DeWine – a Republican like Trump – said on CNN’s “State of the Union.” “And the president can go on his other track and his legal track. We should respect that, but we also need to begin that process.”
Continue reading…Campaign reportedly withdraws illegally processed ballots claimTrump faces pressure to begin transition as Covid surgesSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email 3.18pm GMTThe American political universe is turning its attention to Georgia, where two Senate races will decide control of the Senate in 2021. In the race between incumbent Republican senator David Perdue and Democrat Jon Ossoff, there’s been a standoff over debates. Here’s Politico reporter James Arkin: Ossoff campaign says he has accepted six potential debates (five locals plus CNN) for the runoff. Perdue has declined debates. They did two debates in general election. Perdue cancelled 3rd to do rally with Trump in GA Sunday before ED pic.twitter.com/bFCsLMYYwJ 3.03pm GMTOhio governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, seems to have fallen back into the crosshairs of Trump. Who will be running for Governor of the Great State of Ohio? Will be hotly contested!“It’s clear that, certainly, based on what we know now, that Joe Biden is the president-elect. And that transition, for the country’s sake, it’s important for a normal transition to start through,” DeWine – a Republican like Trump – said on CNN’s “State of the Union.” “And the president can go on his other track and his legal track. We should respect that, but we also need to begin that process.” Continue reading…