Kemp’s GOP or Trump’s GOP?

Kemp’s GOP or Trump’s GOP?

From Politically Georgia by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

June 4, 2026 · 23 min

About this episode

Greg Bluestein examines the Republican U.S. Senate runoff in Georgia, discussing the competing visions within the GOP and the implications for future elections.

Greg Bluestein examines the high-stakes Republican U.S. Senate runoff between Mike Collins and Derek Dooley, arguing that the race has become a broader test of the future direction of Georgia's GOP. He breaks down the competing visions driving the campaign, the key voter blocs that could decide the outcome, and what the runoff could reveal about the balance of power between Brian Kemp's coalition-building approach and Donald Trump's influence over Republican primary voters. Greg also looks at Democratic runoff battles, the emerging fight over Georgia's gas tax and rising fuel prices, and why Congressman Brian Jack is working to build the next generation of Georgia Republican leaders. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Greg Bluestein

Topics covered

  • Republican U.S. Senate runoff
  • Georgia GOP
  • voter blocs
  • coalition-building
  • Democratic runoff battles
  • gas tax
  • fuel prices

Keywords

  • Georgia
  • Republican
  • Senate runoff
  • Brian Kemp
  • Donald Trump
  • voter blocs
  • gas tax
  • fuel prices

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Organizations: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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