U.S. Senate candidates square off, without Herschel Walker

Incumbent Raphael Warnock faced off against Georgia's Libertarian candidate for state senate. The three candidates in Georgia's gubernatorial election faced off in a debate Monday night ahead of the November election.

Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams painted different visions for the future of Georgia, clashing on the economy, crime, voting and education as they debated Monday night after more than 100,000 Georgians swarmed to the polls of the first day of early voting.

Kemp issued perhaps his clearest commitment yet that he won’t pursue any new restrictions on abortion or birth control, clarifying his position on an issue he’s sometimes avoided as he seeks a second term.

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[vincentgiasullo]

I don’t like when candidates don’t show up for debates, I think it’s cowardice and a sign of weakness.

[irenecunningham]

This debate might be the first thing Herschel Walker ever pulled out of, eh?😃

[georgewilson]

“I know my mom and I would really appreciate it if my father Herschel Walker stopped lying and making a mockery of us. You’re not a “family man” when you left us to bang a bunch of women, threatened to kill us, and had us move over 6 times in 6 months running from your violence.” Herschel Walker’s Son

[georgewilson]

Lord, we pray for Herschel. He told us in his book that he was admitted into a psychiatric hospital after trying to kill himself, shoot at the police and put a gun to his wife’s head. He told us he was diagnosed with 12 personalities and multiple personality disorder. Texas took away his gun. His kids moved 6 times in 6 months fleeing Herschel violence. Please don’t let him make laws for us.

[Peter-jrin]

Herschel was out pretending to be a cop, pulling women over and then trying to get their phone numbers and addresses

[myfestivus]

Herschel Walker can barely string 2 sentences together.

[kevjhnsn]

How can anyone take Herschel seriously when he can’t show up.

[tvdinner]

My 6 year-old son, was given a red plastic fireman's hat, on a school trip.
Is he a fireman?

[bubbercakes]

Walker is too ashamed to show. His own family knows he’s a liar. Hopefully the voters do too.

[minhmai]

Herschel Walker probably got the date wrong and will show up the following day 😂

[christymccartney]

Dems have a growing middle class and a prospering lower. Way to go people help yourselves and all Americans by voting Democratic. Vote for Warnock in GA. Vote for Stacey Abrahams Democratic Governor. Stacey will implement and use Federal money that Kemp is just sitting on. Help yourselves vote Dems.

[mindmatters]

Herschel a no show!? Well if they prevent him from showing his “police badge” they should expect this.

[thinkbeyond]

The walking concussion didn't remember what day it was.

[HeartDocAndrew]

"U.S. Senate candidates square off, without (Trumpian) Herschel Walker" so let's "Convince It Forward" and Laus DEO

[justtwobrotherspokemon]

😂 Georgians you gotta know he didn’t show up because in the last debate he couldn’t explain a single thing that he would do policy wise not even one plan of action and also as a sidenote but still important hhe flashes a badge as if it has any meaning and really it’s an honorary position akin to being a junior park ranger. it’s Crystal clear this guy has no clue how to even fulfill his political duties and come up with plans to help the state and the nation.

[harrisonchevy]

Balancing the budget for the Federal Government is a pipe dream. It’s to late.

[kevjhnsn]

Herschel wasn’t there because went home to Texas.

[tvdinner]

Herschel played football, when the helmets were soft.

[kuroe-chan]

No one surprised he chickened out; he’s a joke. Why any republican with good sense supports him is beyond me

[SoloPilot]

The Dem lied, the Libertarian made sense.

As usual.