Sparks fly at Georgia GOP debate for governor

All seven Republican candidates for Georgia governor shared a stage for the first time Saturday in a forum that touched on the state’s hunt for Amazon, a surprisingly busy legislative session and the ongoing “religious liberty” debate.

Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, the GOP frontrunner, was targeted with the bulk of attacks by rivals who painted him as a career politician who failed to effectively push conservative legislation. He bristled at those charges, accusing his critics of “grandstanding” while pointing to his record.

Former state Sen. Hunter Hill, who is in second or third place in several polls, was also on the receiving end of several attacks critiquing his agenda. He touted his plan to eliminate the state income tax and slash state spending, calling himself the only “true conservative leader” in the race.

Secretary of State Brian Kemp leaned on his populist blend of polices, pledging to “fundamentally reform” state government and crackdown on illegal immigration. He was largely unscathed throughout the event, as other opponents traded barbs with one another.

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