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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. | ||
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| + | ===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> | ||
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| + | 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> | ||
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| + | ===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== | ||
Revision as of 03:24, February 7, 2020
| Kelly Loeffler | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Senator from Georgia From: January 6, 2020 – present | |
| Predecessor | Johnny Isakson |
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) |
| Information | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jeffrey Sprecher |
| Religion | Christian[1] |
Kelly Lynn Loeffler (born November 27, 1970) is an American businesswoman and a U.S. senator from Georgia.
Contents
U.S. Senate
Gubernatorial appointment
After Johnny Isakson had decided to retire from the Senate, governor of Georgia Brian Kemp appointed Loeffler to replace him.[2] 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.[3]
She voted against both articles of impeachment in the Senate.[4]
Establishment backing
Loeffler is supported by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell as well as the National Republican Senatorial Committee.[5] Representative Doug Collins, a conservative Republican challenger for her seat, has criticized Loeffler for her endorsement by an anti-Trump, anti-agricultural group.[6]
References
- ↑ Kelly Loeffler Height, Weight, Age, Husband, Biography & Family
- ↑ Kelly Loeffler appointed to Senate from Georgia, amid social conservative skepticism
- ↑ Kelly Loeffler: Mitt Romney Appeasing the Left by Calling for More Impeachment Trial Witnesses
- ↑ Kelly Loeffler's Voting Records
- ↑ Doug Collins on potential 2020 Senate run: I'm not 'ruling it out'
- ↑ Doug Collins on Twitter
