Lt. Gov. Burt Jones Debates Empty Podium Since Runoff Opponent Skipped Atlanta Press Club Debate

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones participated in that Atlanta Press Club Debate ahead of the June 16th Republican Runoff primary, while his opponent declined. Both Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Businessman Rick Jackson are running for the Republican nomination for Governor. Whoever wins the runoff will face off against former Biden advisor Keisha Lance Bottoms.  

Jackson was invited to participate in the debate but instead decided to schedule a campaign rally in Kennesaw with a prominent Florida politician.  So Jones was provided the opportunity to share his vision for Georgia, while Jackson’s podium remained empty.  

Here is what Jones said about his opponent’s refusal to show up and debate him, “If my opponent was here…I would just ask him very simply, what is the deal with the Medicare fraud and the $750,000 in settlement money that he paid the Department of Justice? I would ask him about his campaign contributions to Stacey Abrams, as well as Liz Cheney and Geoff Duncan, and his association with organizations like Planned Parenthood. And last but not least, I would ask him about the question I tripped him up on last time he was on stage, How many illegals do you have working for your company? How many illegal immigrants do you have working at your home? And obviously he couldn't answer that question then. It's probably the reason why he's not here now is he doesn't have any answers for these… and of course, like I said, it just shows a man's character when he won't show up…”