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===Gubernatorial appointment===
===Gubernatorial appointment===
After [[Johnny Isakson]] had decided to retire from the Senate, governor of Georgia [[Brian Kemp]] appointed Loeffler to replace him.<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/4/kelly-loeffler-appointed-senate-georgia-amid-socia/ Kelly Loeffler appointed to Senate from Georgia, amid social conservative skepticism]</ref> Some conservatives opposed Kemp's decision, as many preferred [[Doug Collins]] to have been appointed instead. In addition, there are some who are skeptical of Loeffler's support from [[establishment]] Republicans.
After [[Johnny Isakson]] had decided to retire from the Senate, governor of Georgia [[Brian Kemp]] appointed Loeffler to replace him.<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/4/kelly-loeffler-appointed-senate-georgia-amid-socia/ Kelly Loeffler appointed to Senate from Georgia, amid social conservative skepticism]</ref> Some conservatives opposed Kemp's decision, as many preferred [[Doug Collins]] to have been appointed instead. In addition, there are some who are skeptical of Loeffler's support from [[establishment]] Republicans.
===Opposition to impeachment coup===
Loeffler has strongly rebuked [[RINO]] [[Mitt Romney]] for his support of more impeachment "witnesses", calling it an appeasement to the [[Left]] and slander against [[Donald Trump]].<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/01/27/kelly-loeffler-mitt-romney-appeasing-left-calling-more-impeachment-trial-witnesses/ Kelly Loeffler: Mitt Romney Appeasing the Left by Calling for More Impeachment Trial Witnesses]</ref>
She voted against both articles of impeachment in the Senate.<ref>[https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/188718/kelly-loeffler Kelly Loeffler's Voting Records]</ref>
===Establishment backing===
Loeffler is supported by Senate Majority Leader [[Mitch McConnell]] as well as the [[National Republican Senatorial Committee]].<ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/473346-doug-collins-on-potential-2020-senate-run-im-not-ruling-it-out Doug Collins on potential 2020 Senate run: I'm not 'ruling it out']</ref> Representative [[Doug Collins]], a conservative Republican challenger for her seat, has criticized Loeffler for her endorsement by an anti-Trump, anti-agricultural group.<ref>[https://twitter.com/CollinsforGA/status/1224364335004180480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Doug Collins on Twitter]</ref>
==References==
==References==