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\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nGreene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nA bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nThe governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nSeveral Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nThune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nAccording to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\u201cNext to those conversations, I've concluded that it is not in my family's best interests for me to be on the ballot the next year. I promised to work with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today to make sure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win in November of next year and who will eventually be a conservative voice in the US Senate that prioritises hardworking Georgians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
According to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\n\u201cNext to those conversations, I've concluded that it is not in my family's best interests for me to be on the ballot the next year. I promised to work with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today to make sure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win in November of next year and who will eventually be a conservative voice in the US Senate that prioritises hardworking Georgians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
According to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nKemp, a Republican, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cNext to those conversations, I've concluded that it is not in my family's best interests for me to be on the ballot the next year. I promised to work with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today to make sure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win in November of next year and who will eventually be a conservative voice in the US Senate that prioritises hardworking Georgians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
According to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\"I have spoken with friends, fans, and national leaders several times in the past few weeks, and they have all urged me to run for the US Senate in 2026. Their prayers and support for our family are much appreciated,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp, a Republican, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cNext to those conversations, I've concluded that it is not in my family's best interests for me to be on the ballot the next year. I promised to work with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today to make sure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win in November of next year and who will eventually be a conservative voice in the US Senate that prioritises hardworking Georgians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
According to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\n\"I have spoken with friends, fans, and national leaders several times in the past few weeks, and they have all urged me to run for the US Senate in 2026. Their prayers and support for our family are much appreciated,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp, a Republican, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cNext to those conversations, I've concluded that it is not in my family's best interests for me to be on the ballot the next year. I promised to work with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today to make sure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win in November of next year and who will eventually be a conservative voice in the US Senate that prioritises hardworking Georgians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
According to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nKemp made the announcement, putting a stop to years of rumours about his future that had effectively shut down the field of potential GOP contenders. As Republicans attempt to maintain their tiny majority in the chamber, Kemp was viewed as a crucial recruit for the 2026 cycle, and this comes after a fierce lobbying effort to bring him over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have spoken with friends, fans, and national leaders several times in the past few weeks, and they have all urged me to run for the US Senate in 2026. Their prayers and support for our family are much appreciated,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp, a Republican, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cNext to those conversations, I've concluded that it is not in my family's best interests for me to be on the ballot the next year. I promised to work with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today to make sure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win in November of next year and who will eventually be a conservative voice in the US Senate that prioritises hardworking Georgians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
According to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nIn a significant setback to GOP leaders who have been attempting for months to get him to run for one of their top midterm objectives, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has decided not to run for the US Senate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kemp made the announcement, putting a stop to years of rumours about his future that had effectively shut down the field of potential GOP contenders. As Republicans attempt to maintain their tiny majority in the chamber, Kemp was viewed as a crucial recruit for the 2026 cycle, and this comes after a fierce lobbying effort to bring him over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have spoken with friends, fans, and national leaders several times in the past few weeks, and they have all urged me to run for the US Senate in 2026. Their prayers and support for our family are much appreciated,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp, a Republican, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cNext to those conversations, I've concluded that it is not in my family's best interests for me to be on the ballot the next year. I promised to work with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today to make sure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win in November of next year and who will eventually be a conservative voice in the US Senate that prioritises hardworking Georgians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
According to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nIn his appeal, Householder also criticized U.S. District Judge Timothy Black, claiming that Black had not adequately explained to the jury that bribery must be proven by an agreement and that Householder must have agreed to act \u201con a specific and focused question or matter\u201d at the time of the agreement. All of his allegations were deemed unsuccessful by the panel of judges. Three legal technicalities were at the centre of Borges' appeal. They all failed, too.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ohio ex-speaker and lobbyist\u2019s $60M bribe convictions stand after court ruling","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ohio-ex-speaker-and-lobbyists-60m-bribe-convictions-stand-after-court-ruling","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7726","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7725,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_content":"\n
In a significant setback to GOP leaders who have been attempting for months to get him to run for one of their top midterm objectives, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has decided not to run for the US Senate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kemp made the announcement, putting a stop to years of rumours about his future that had effectively shut down the field of potential GOP contenders. As Republicans attempt to maintain their tiny majority in the chamber, Kemp was viewed as a crucial recruit for the 2026 cycle, and this comes after a fierce lobbying effort to bring him over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have spoken with friends, fans, and national leaders several times in the past few weeks, and they have all urged me to run for the US Senate in 2026. Their prayers and support for our family are much appreciated,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp, a Republican, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cNext to those conversations, I've concluded that it is not in my family's best interests for me to be on the ballot the next year. I promised to work with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today to make sure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win in November of next year and who will eventually be a conservative voice in the US Senate that prioritises hardworking Georgians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
According to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nThe 65-year-old lawmaker said that the government was incorrect to label his actions as part of a bribery plot. Rather, he transferred FirstEnergy's funds into a network of covert dark money accounts under his control as legitimate political contributions. According to federal prosecutors, the money was provided to the Householder as a quid pro quo to make his actions unlawful in exchange for the approval of House Bill 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his appeal, Householder also criticized U.S. District Judge Timothy Black, claiming that Black had not adequately explained to the jury that bribery must be proven by an agreement and that Householder must have agreed to act \u201con a specific and focused question or matter\u201d at the time of the agreement. All of his allegations were deemed unsuccessful by the panel of judges. Three legal technicalities were at the centre of Borges' appeal. They all failed, too.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ohio ex-speaker and lobbyist\u2019s $60M bribe convictions stand after court ruling","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ohio-ex-speaker-and-lobbyists-60m-bribe-convictions-stand-after-court-ruling","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7726","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7725,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_content":"\n
In a significant setback to GOP leaders who have been attempting for months to get him to run for one of their top midterm objectives, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has decided not to run for the US Senate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kemp made the announcement, putting a stop to years of rumours about his future that had effectively shut down the field of potential GOP contenders. As Republicans attempt to maintain their tiny majority in the chamber, Kemp was viewed as a crucial recruit for the 2026 cycle, and this comes after a fierce lobbying effort to bring him over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have spoken with friends, fans, and national leaders several times in the past few weeks, and they have all urged me to run for the US Senate in 2026. Their prayers and support for our family are much appreciated,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp, a Republican, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cNext to those conversations, I've concluded that it is not in my family's best interests for me to be on the ballot the next year. I promised to work with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today to make sure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win in November of next year and who will eventually be a conservative voice in the US Senate that prioritises hardworking Georgians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
According to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nIn an attempt to obtain a respite, Householder filed six claims, but his appeal<\/a> was denied on each of them. He claimed that he was given incorrect jury instructions, that his sentence was excessive for the circumstances, that there was inadequate and inadmissible evidence, that his right to counsel had been violated, and that the judge had been biased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 65-year-old lawmaker said that the government was incorrect to label his actions as part of a bribery plot. Rather, he transferred FirstEnergy's funds into a network of covert dark money accounts under his control as legitimate political contributions. According to federal prosecutors, the money was provided to the Householder as a quid pro quo to make his actions unlawful in exchange for the approval of House Bill 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his appeal, Householder also criticized U.S. District Judge Timothy Black, claiming that Black had not adequately explained to the jury that bribery must be proven by an agreement and that Householder must have agreed to act \u201con a specific and focused question or matter\u201d at the time of the agreement. All of his allegations were deemed unsuccessful by the panel of judges. Three legal technicalities were at the centre of Borges' appeal. They all failed, too.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ohio ex-speaker and lobbyist\u2019s $60M bribe convictions stand after court ruling","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ohio-ex-speaker-and-lobbyists-60m-bribe-convictions-stand-after-court-ruling","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7726","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7725,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_content":"\n
In a significant setback to GOP leaders who have been attempting for months to get him to run for one of their top midterm objectives, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has decided not to run for the US Senate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kemp made the announcement, putting a stop to years of rumours about his future that had effectively shut down the field of potential GOP contenders. As Republicans attempt to maintain their tiny majority in the chamber, Kemp was viewed as a crucial recruit for the 2026 cycle, and this comes after a fierce lobbying effort to bring him over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have spoken with friends, fans, and national leaders several times in the past few weeks, and they have all urged me to run for the US Senate in 2026. Their prayers and support for our family are much appreciated,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp, a Republican, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cNext to those conversations, I've concluded that it is not in my family's best interests for me to be on the ballot the next year. I promised to work with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today to make sure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win in November of next year and who will eventually be a conservative voice in the US Senate that prioritises hardworking Georgians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
According to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nTheir criminal defence lawyers and a representative of the Cincinnati U.S. Attorney's Office were contacted for comment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an attempt to obtain a respite, Householder filed six claims, but his appeal<\/a> was denied on each of them. He claimed that he was given incorrect jury instructions, that his sentence was excessive for the circumstances, that there was inadequate and inadmissible evidence, that his right to counsel had been violated, and that the judge had been biased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 65-year-old lawmaker said that the government was incorrect to label his actions as part of a bribery plot. Rather, he transferred FirstEnergy's funds into a network of covert dark money accounts under his control as legitimate political contributions. According to federal prosecutors, the money was provided to the Householder as a quid pro quo to make his actions unlawful in exchange for the approval of House Bill 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his appeal, Householder also criticized U.S. District Judge Timothy Black, claiming that Black had not adequately explained to the jury that bribery must be proven by an agreement and that Householder must have agreed to act \u201con a specific and focused question or matter\u201d at the time of the agreement. All of his allegations were deemed unsuccessful by the panel of judges. Three legal technicalities were at the centre of Borges' appeal. They all failed, too.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ohio ex-speaker and lobbyist\u2019s $60M bribe convictions stand after court ruling","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ohio-ex-speaker-and-lobbyists-60m-bribe-convictions-stand-after-court-ruling","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7726","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7725,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_content":"\n
In a significant setback to GOP leaders who have been attempting for months to get him to run for one of their top midterm objectives, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has decided not to run for the US Senate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kemp made the announcement, putting a stop to years of rumours about his future that had effectively shut down the field of potential GOP contenders. As Republicans attempt to maintain their tiny majority in the chamber, Kemp was viewed as a crucial recruit for the 2026 cycle, and this comes after a fierce lobbying effort to bring him over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have spoken with friends, fans, and national leaders several times in the past few weeks, and they have all urged me to run for the US Senate in 2026. Their prayers and support for our family are much appreciated,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp, a Republican, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cNext to those conversations, I've concluded that it is not in my family's best interests for me to be on the ballot the next year. I promised to work with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today to make sure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win in November of next year and who will eventually be a conservative voice in the US Senate that prioritises hardworking Georgians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
According to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nThe only long-shot legal alternatives left for Householder and Borges are to request a review by the whole Sixth Circuit or to petition the U.S. Supreme Court for what is known as certiorari in the hopes of having the country's top court take their case into consideration. Seldom are both kinds of demands fulfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their criminal defence lawyers and a representative of the Cincinnati U.S. Attorney's Office were contacted for comment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an attempt to obtain a respite, Householder filed six claims, but his appeal<\/a> was denied on each of them. He claimed that he was given incorrect jury instructions, that his sentence was excessive for the circumstances, that there was inadequate and inadmissible evidence, that his right to counsel had been violated, and that the judge had been biased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 65-year-old lawmaker said that the government was incorrect to label his actions as part of a bribery plot. Rather, he transferred FirstEnergy's funds into a network of covert dark money accounts under his control as legitimate political contributions. According to federal prosecutors, the money was provided to the Householder as a quid pro quo to make his actions unlawful in exchange for the approval of House Bill 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his appeal, Householder also criticized U.S. District Judge Timothy Black, claiming that Black had not adequately explained to the jury that bribery must be proven by an agreement and that Householder must have agreed to act \u201con a specific and focused question or matter\u201d at the time of the agreement. All of his allegations were deemed unsuccessful by the panel of judges. Three legal technicalities were at the centre of Borges' appeal. They all failed, too.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ohio ex-speaker and lobbyist\u2019s $60M bribe convictions stand after court ruling","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ohio-ex-speaker-and-lobbyists-60m-bribe-convictions-stand-after-court-ruling","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7726","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7725,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_content":"\n
In a significant setback to GOP leaders who have been attempting for months to get him to run for one of their top midterm objectives, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has decided not to run for the US Senate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kemp made the announcement, putting a stop to years of rumours about his future that had effectively shut down the field of potential GOP contenders. As Republicans attempt to maintain their tiny majority in the chamber, Kemp was viewed as a crucial recruit for the 2026 cycle, and this comes after a fierce lobbying effort to bring him over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have spoken with friends, fans, and national leaders several times in the past few weeks, and they have all urged me to run for the US Senate in 2026. Their prayers and support for our family are much appreciated,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp, a Republican, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cNext to those conversations, I've concluded that it is not in my family's best interests for me to be on the ballot the next year. I promised to work with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today to make sure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win in November of next year and who will eventually be a conservative voice in the US Senate that prioritises hardworking Georgians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
According to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\"However, Mr. Householder was the only one targeted for prosecution by the federal government.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
The only long-shot legal alternatives left for Householder and Borges are to request a review by the whole Sixth Circuit or to petition the U.S. Supreme Court for what is known as certiorari in the hopes of having the country's top court take their case into consideration. Seldom are both kinds of demands fulfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their criminal defence lawyers and a representative of the Cincinnati U.S. Attorney's Office were contacted for comment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an attempt to obtain a respite, Householder filed six claims, but his appeal<\/a> was denied on each of them. He claimed that he was given incorrect jury instructions, that his sentence was excessive for the circumstances, that there was inadequate and inadmissible evidence, that his right to counsel had been violated, and that the judge had been biased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 65-year-old lawmaker said that the government was incorrect to label his actions as part of a bribery plot. Rather, he transferred FirstEnergy's funds into a network of covert dark money accounts under his control as legitimate political contributions. According to federal prosecutors, the money was provided to the Householder as a quid pro quo to make his actions unlawful in exchange for the approval of House Bill 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his appeal, Householder also criticized U.S. District Judge Timothy Black, claiming that Black had not adequately explained to the jury that bribery must be proven by an agreement and that Householder must have agreed to act \u201con a specific and focused question or matter\u201d at the time of the agreement. All of his allegations were deemed unsuccessful by the panel of judges. Three legal technicalities were at the centre of Borges' appeal. They all failed, too.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ohio ex-speaker and lobbyist\u2019s $60M bribe convictions stand after court ruling","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ohio-ex-speaker-and-lobbyists-60m-bribe-convictions-stand-after-court-ruling","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7726","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7725,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_content":"\n
In a significant setback to GOP leaders who have been attempting for months to get him to run for one of their top midterm objectives, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has decided not to run for the US Senate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kemp made the announcement, putting a stop to years of rumours about his future that had effectively shut down the field of potential GOP contenders. As Republicans attempt to maintain their tiny majority in the chamber, Kemp was viewed as a crucial recruit for the 2026 cycle, and this comes after a fierce lobbying effort to bring him over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have spoken with friends, fans, and national leaders several times in the past few weeks, and they have all urged me to run for the US Senate in 2026. Their prayers and support for our family are much appreciated,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp, a Republican, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cNext to those conversations, I've concluded that it is not in my family's best interests for me to be on the ballot the next year. I promised to work with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today to make sure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win in November of next year and who will eventually be a conservative voice in the US Senate that prioritises hardworking Georgians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
According to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\n\"However, Mr. Householder was the only one targeted for prosecution by the federal government.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
The only long-shot legal alternatives left for Householder and Borges are to request a review by the whole Sixth Circuit or to petition the U.S. Supreme Court for what is known as certiorari in the hopes of having the country's top court take their case into consideration. Seldom are both kinds of demands fulfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their criminal defence lawyers and a representative of the Cincinnati U.S. Attorney's Office were contacted for comment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an attempt to obtain a respite, Householder filed six claims, but his appeal<\/a> was denied on each of them. He claimed that he was given incorrect jury instructions, that his sentence was excessive for the circumstances, that there was inadequate and inadmissible evidence, that his right to counsel had been violated, and that the judge had been biased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 65-year-old lawmaker said that the government was incorrect to label his actions as part of a bribery plot. Rather, he transferred FirstEnergy's funds into a network of covert dark money accounts under his control as legitimate political contributions. According to federal prosecutors, the money was provided to the Householder as a quid pro quo to make his actions unlawful in exchange for the approval of House Bill 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his appeal, Householder also criticized U.S. District Judge Timothy Black, claiming that Black had not adequately explained to the jury that bribery must be proven by an agreement and that Householder must have agreed to act \u201con a specific and focused question or matter\u201d at the time of the agreement. All of his allegations were deemed unsuccessful by the panel of judges. Three legal technicalities were at the centre of Borges' appeal. They all failed, too.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ohio ex-speaker and lobbyist\u2019s $60M bribe convictions stand after court ruling","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ohio-ex-speaker-and-lobbyists-60m-bribe-convictions-stand-after-court-ruling","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7726","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7725,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_content":"\n
In a significant setback to GOP leaders who have been attempting for months to get him to run for one of their top midterm objectives, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has decided not to run for the US Senate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kemp made the announcement, putting a stop to years of rumours about his future that had effectively shut down the field of potential GOP contenders. As Republicans attempt to maintain their tiny majority in the chamber, Kemp was viewed as a crucial recruit for the 2026 cycle, and this comes after a fierce lobbying effort to bring him over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have spoken with friends, fans, and national leaders several times in the past few weeks, and they have all urged me to run for the US Senate in 2026. Their prayers and support for our family are much appreciated,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp, a Republican, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cNext to those conversations, I've concluded that it is not in my family's best interests for me to be on the ballot the next year. I promised to work with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today to make sure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win in November of next year and who will eventually be a conservative voice in the US Senate that prioritises hardworking Georgians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
According to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nhe said in a Substack article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"However, Mr. Householder was the only one targeted for prosecution by the federal government.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
The only long-shot legal alternatives left for Householder and Borges are to request a review by the whole Sixth Circuit or to petition the U.S. Supreme Court for what is known as certiorari in the hopes of having the country's top court take their case into consideration. Seldom are both kinds of demands fulfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their criminal defence lawyers and a representative of the Cincinnati U.S. Attorney's Office were contacted for comment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an attempt to obtain a respite, Householder filed six claims, but his appeal<\/a> was denied on each of them. He claimed that he was given incorrect jury instructions, that his sentence was excessive for the circumstances, that there was inadequate and inadmissible evidence, that his right to counsel had been violated, and that the judge had been biased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 65-year-old lawmaker said that the government was incorrect to label his actions as part of a bribery plot. Rather, he transferred FirstEnergy's funds into a network of covert dark money accounts under his control as legitimate political contributions. According to federal prosecutors, the money was provided to the Householder as a quid pro quo to make his actions unlawful in exchange for the approval of House Bill 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his appeal, Householder also criticized U.S. District Judge Timothy Black, claiming that Black had not adequately explained to the jury that bribery must be proven by an agreement and that Householder must have agreed to act \u201con a specific and focused question or matter\u201d at the time of the agreement. All of his allegations were deemed unsuccessful by the panel of judges. Three legal technicalities were at the centre of Borges' appeal. They all failed, too.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ohio ex-speaker and lobbyist\u2019s $60M bribe convictions stand after court ruling","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ohio-ex-speaker-and-lobbyists-60m-bribe-convictions-stand-after-court-ruling","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7726","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7725,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_content":"\n
In a significant setback to GOP leaders who have been attempting for months to get him to run for one of their top midterm objectives, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has decided not to run for the US Senate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kemp made the announcement, putting a stop to years of rumours about his future that had effectively shut down the field of potential GOP contenders. As Republicans attempt to maintain their tiny majority in the chamber, Kemp was viewed as a crucial recruit for the 2026 cycle, and this comes after a fierce lobbying effort to bring him over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have spoken with friends, fans, and national leaders several times in the past few weeks, and they have all urged me to run for the US Senate in 2026. Their prayers and support for our family are much appreciated,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp, a Republican, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cNext to those conversations, I've concluded that it is not in my family's best interests for me to be on the ballot the next year. I promised to work with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today to make sure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win in November of next year and who will eventually be a conservative voice in the US Senate that prioritises hardworking Georgians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
According to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\"Mr. Householder raised undisclosed, unlimited donations for a 501c4 organization that supported him and his political allies, just like former Ohio Speakers Cliff Rosenberger and Ryan Smith and current Speaker Matt Huffman,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
he said in a Substack article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"However, Mr. Householder was the only one targeted for prosecution by the federal government.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
The only long-shot legal alternatives left for Householder and Borges are to request a review by the whole Sixth Circuit or to petition the U.S. Supreme Court for what is known as certiorari in the hopes of having the country's top court take their case into consideration. Seldom are both kinds of demands fulfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their criminal defence lawyers and a representative of the Cincinnati U.S. Attorney's Office were contacted for comment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an attempt to obtain a respite, Householder filed six claims, but his appeal<\/a> was denied on each of them. He claimed that he was given incorrect jury instructions, that his sentence was excessive for the circumstances, that there was inadequate and inadmissible evidence, that his right to counsel had been violated, and that the judge had been biased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 65-year-old lawmaker said that the government was incorrect to label his actions as part of a bribery plot. Rather, he transferred FirstEnergy's funds into a network of covert dark money accounts under his control as legitimate political contributions. According to federal prosecutors, the money was provided to the Householder as a quid pro quo to make his actions unlawful in exchange for the approval of House Bill 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his appeal, Householder also criticized U.S. District Judge Timothy Black, claiming that Black had not adequately explained to the jury that bribery must be proven by an agreement and that Householder must have agreed to act \u201con a specific and focused question or matter\u201d at the time of the agreement. All of his allegations were deemed unsuccessful by the panel of judges. Three legal technicalities were at the centre of Borges' appeal. They all failed, too.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ohio ex-speaker and lobbyist\u2019s $60M bribe convictions stand after court ruling","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ohio-ex-speaker-and-lobbyists-60m-bribe-convictions-stand-after-court-ruling","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7726","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7725,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_content":"\n
In a significant setback to GOP leaders who have been attempting for months to get him to run for one of their top midterm objectives, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has decided not to run for the US Senate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kemp made the announcement, putting a stop to years of rumours about his future that had effectively shut down the field of potential GOP contenders. As Republicans attempt to maintain their tiny majority in the chamber, Kemp was viewed as a crucial recruit for the 2026 cycle, and this comes after a fierce lobbying effort to bring him over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have spoken with friends, fans, and national leaders several times in the past few weeks, and they have all urged me to run for the US Senate in 2026. Their prayers and support for our family are much appreciated,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp, a Republican, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cNext to those conversations, I've concluded that it is not in my family's best interests for me to be on the ballot the next year. I promised to work with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today to make sure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win in November of next year and who will eventually be a conservative voice in the US Senate that prioritises hardworking Georgians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
According to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\n\"Mr. Householder raised undisclosed, unlimited donations for a 501c4 organization that supported him and his political allies, just like former Ohio Speakers Cliff Rosenberger and Ryan Smith and current Speaker Matt Huffman,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
he said in a Substack article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"However, Mr. Householder was the only one targeted for prosecution by the federal government.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
The only long-shot legal alternatives left for Householder and Borges are to request a review by the whole Sixth Circuit or to petition the U.S. Supreme Court for what is known as certiorari in the hopes of having the country's top court take their case into consideration. Seldom are both kinds of demands fulfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their criminal defence lawyers and a representative of the Cincinnati U.S. Attorney's Office were contacted for comment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an attempt to obtain a respite, Householder filed six claims, but his appeal<\/a> was denied on each of them. He claimed that he was given incorrect jury instructions, that his sentence was excessive for the circumstances, that there was inadequate and inadmissible evidence, that his right to counsel had been violated, and that the judge had been biased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 65-year-old lawmaker said that the government was incorrect to label his actions as part of a bribery plot. Rather, he transferred FirstEnergy's funds into a network of covert dark money accounts under his control as legitimate political contributions. According to federal prosecutors, the money was provided to the Householder as a quid pro quo to make his actions unlawful in exchange for the approval of House Bill 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his appeal, Householder also criticized U.S. District Judge Timothy Black, claiming that Black had not adequately explained to the jury that bribery must be proven by an agreement and that Householder must have agreed to act \u201con a specific and focused question or matter\u201d at the time of the agreement. All of his allegations were deemed unsuccessful by the panel of judges. Three legal technicalities were at the centre of Borges' appeal. They all failed, too.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ohio ex-speaker and lobbyist\u2019s $60M bribe convictions stand after court ruling","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ohio-ex-speaker-and-lobbyists-60m-bribe-convictions-stand-after-court-ruling","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7726","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7725,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_content":"\n
In a significant setback to GOP leaders who have been attempting for months to get him to run for one of their top midterm objectives, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has decided not to run for the US Senate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kemp made the announcement, putting a stop to years of rumours about his future that had effectively shut down the field of potential GOP contenders. As Republicans attempt to maintain their tiny majority in the chamber, Kemp was viewed as a crucial recruit for the 2026 cycle, and this comes after a fierce lobbying effort to bring him over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have spoken with friends, fans, and national leaders several times in the past few weeks, and they have all urged me to run for the US Senate in 2026. Their prayers and support for our family are much appreciated,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp, a Republican, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cNext to those conversations, I've concluded that it is not in my family's best interests for me to be on the ballot the next year. I promised to work with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today to make sure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win in November of next year and who will eventually be a conservative voice in the US Senate that prioritises hardworking Georgians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
According to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nHouseholder's longtime personal and legal advisor Scott Pullins described the day as \"even sadder for constitutional free speech and the rule of law\" and described it as a \"sad and disappointing day\" for men, their families, and supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"Mr. Householder raised undisclosed, unlimited donations for a 501c4 organization that supported him and his political allies, just like former Ohio Speakers Cliff Rosenberger and Ryan Smith and current Speaker Matt Huffman,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
he said in a Substack article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"However, Mr. Householder was the only one targeted for prosecution by the federal government.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
The only long-shot legal alternatives left for Householder and Borges are to request a review by the whole Sixth Circuit or to petition the U.S. Supreme Court for what is known as certiorari in the hopes of having the country's top court take their case into consideration. Seldom are both kinds of demands fulfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their criminal defence lawyers and a representative of the Cincinnati U.S. Attorney's Office were contacted for comment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an attempt to obtain a respite, Householder filed six claims, but his appeal<\/a> was denied on each of them. He claimed that he was given incorrect jury instructions, that his sentence was excessive for the circumstances, that there was inadequate and inadmissible evidence, that his right to counsel had been violated, and that the judge had been biased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 65-year-old lawmaker said that the government was incorrect to label his actions as part of a bribery plot. Rather, he transferred FirstEnergy's funds into a network of covert dark money accounts under his control as legitimate political contributions. According to federal prosecutors, the money was provided to the Householder as a quid pro quo to make his actions unlawful in exchange for the approval of House Bill 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his appeal, Householder also criticized U.S. District Judge Timothy Black, claiming that Black had not adequately explained to the jury that bribery must be proven by an agreement and that Householder must have agreed to act \u201con a specific and focused question or matter\u201d at the time of the agreement. All of his allegations were deemed unsuccessful by the panel of judges. Three legal technicalities were at the centre of Borges' appeal. They all failed, too.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ohio ex-speaker and lobbyist\u2019s $60M bribe convictions stand after court ruling","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ohio-ex-speaker-and-lobbyists-60m-bribe-convictions-stand-after-court-ruling","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7726","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7725,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_content":"\n
In a significant setback to GOP leaders who have been attempting for months to get him to run for one of their top midterm objectives, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has decided not to run for the US Senate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kemp made the announcement, putting a stop to years of rumours about his future that had effectively shut down the field of potential GOP contenders. As Republicans attempt to maintain their tiny majority in the chamber, Kemp was viewed as a crucial recruit for the 2026 cycle, and this comes after a fierce lobbying effort to bring him over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have spoken with friends, fans, and national leaders several times in the past few weeks, and they have all urged me to run for the US Senate in 2026. Their prayers and support for our family are much appreciated,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp, a Republican, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cNext to those conversations, I've concluded that it is not in my family's best interests for me to be on the ballot the next year. I promised to work with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today to make sure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win in November of next year and who will eventually be a conservative voice in the US Senate that prioritises hardworking Georgians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
According to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nIn order to elect allies, secure power, enact a $1 billion bailout of two of its associated nuclear facilities, and then protect the measure, known as House Measure 6, against a repeal attempt, Householder was found guilty of orchestrating a $60 million bribery conspiracy financed by Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp. The main purpose of Borges' involvement in the plot, according to the prosecution, was to obstruct a ballot drive to abolish the corrupt law. He was specifically charged with bribing a person, leading the attempt of $15,000 to obtain inside information. In the end, the referendum was not included on the ballot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Householder's longtime personal and legal advisor Scott Pullins described the day as \"even sadder for constitutional free speech and the rule of law\" and described it as a \"sad and disappointing day\" for men, their families, and supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"Mr. Householder raised undisclosed, unlimited donations for a 501c4 organization that supported him and his political allies, just like former Ohio Speakers Cliff Rosenberger and Ryan Smith and current Speaker Matt Huffman,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
he said in a Substack article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"However, Mr. Householder was the only one targeted for prosecution by the federal government.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
The only long-shot legal alternatives left for Householder and Borges are to request a review by the whole Sixth Circuit or to petition the U.S. Supreme Court for what is known as certiorari in the hopes of having the country's top court take their case into consideration. Seldom are both kinds of demands fulfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their criminal defence lawyers and a representative of the Cincinnati U.S. Attorney's Office were contacted for comment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an attempt to obtain a respite, Householder filed six claims, but his appeal<\/a> was denied on each of them. He claimed that he was given incorrect jury instructions, that his sentence was excessive for the circumstances, that there was inadequate and inadmissible evidence, that his right to counsel had been violated, and that the judge had been biased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 65-year-old lawmaker said that the government was incorrect to label his actions as part of a bribery plot. Rather, he transferred FirstEnergy's funds into a network of covert dark money accounts under his control as legitimate political contributions. According to federal prosecutors, the money was provided to the Householder as a quid pro quo to make his actions unlawful in exchange for the approval of House Bill 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his appeal, Householder also criticized U.S. District Judge Timothy Black, claiming that Black had not adequately explained to the jury that bribery must be proven by an agreement and that Householder must have agreed to act \u201con a specific and focused question or matter\u201d at the time of the agreement. All of his allegations were deemed unsuccessful by the panel of judges. Three legal technicalities were at the centre of Borges' appeal. They all failed, too.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ohio ex-speaker and lobbyist\u2019s $60M bribe convictions stand after court ruling","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ohio-ex-speaker-and-lobbyists-60m-bribe-convictions-stand-after-court-ruling","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7726","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7725,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_content":"\n
In a significant setback to GOP leaders who have been attempting for months to get him to run for one of their top midterm objectives, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has decided not to run for the US Senate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kemp made the announcement, putting a stop to years of rumours about his future that had effectively shut down the field of potential GOP contenders. As Republicans attempt to maintain their tiny majority in the chamber, Kemp was viewed as a crucial recruit for the 2026 cycle, and this comes after a fierce lobbying effort to bring him over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have spoken with friends, fans, and national leaders several times in the past few weeks, and they have all urged me to run for the US Senate in 2026. Their prayers and support for our family are much appreciated,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp, a Republican, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cNext to those conversations, I've concluded that it is not in my family's best interests for me to be on the ballot the next year. I promised to work with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today to make sure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win in November of next year and who will eventually be a conservative voice in the US Senate that prioritises hardworking Georgians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
According to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Republicans who are acquainted with the discussions said that Kemp had previously told GOP leaders he was not interested in running for office. Nevertheless, Republicans from President Donald Trump<\/a> to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott have tried to persuade him to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor's choice also follows the rejection of bids from a few other well-known candidates, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. In a statement, the Senate Leadership PAC, a super PAC connected to Republican leaders, declared that the party will not give up on ousting Ossoff. \"SLF is dedicated to making sure Ossoff's unintentional stay in Washington is limited to one term, and Republicans will have a strong candidate in 2026 with a deep bench of incredible Georgia leaders,\" the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bid for the seat has not been ruled out by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have a lot of choices at my disposal. In reference to her area in northwest Georgia,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Greene has stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"There are the governor's race, the Senate race, and then there is my district, which I love.\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp asked supporters in a fundraising appeal if she should run for Senate before making her announcement on Monday.<\/p>\n","post_title":"After intense lobbying, Brian Kemp decides against running for senate in Georgia","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"after-intense-lobbying-brian-kemp-decides-against-running-for-senate-in-georgia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7725","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":8},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nThe Department of Justice, which had obtained the convictions in March 2023 following a years-long investigation, won the case in a unanimous decision by a three-judge panel of the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Cincinnati. Matt Borges, a lobbyist and former leader of the Ohio Republican Party, received a five-year jail sentence, while Householder, a Republican, received a 20-year sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In order to elect allies, secure power, enact a $1 billion bailout of two of its associated nuclear facilities, and then protect the measure, known as House Measure 6, against a repeal attempt, Householder was found guilty of orchestrating a $60 million bribery conspiracy financed by Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp. The main purpose of Borges' involvement in the plot, according to the prosecution, was to obstruct a ballot drive to abolish the corrupt law. He was specifically charged with bribing a person, leading the attempt of $15,000 to obtain inside information. In the end, the referendum was not included on the ballot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Householder's longtime personal and legal advisor Scott Pullins described the day as \"even sadder for constitutional free speech and the rule of law\" and described it as a \"sad and disappointing day\" for men, their families, and supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"Mr. Householder raised undisclosed, unlimited donations for a 501c4 organization that supported him and his political allies, just like former Ohio Speakers Cliff Rosenberger and Ryan Smith and current Speaker Matt Huffman,\" <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
he said in a Substack article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"However, Mr. Householder was the only one targeted for prosecution by the federal government.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
The only long-shot legal alternatives left for Householder and Borges are to request a review by the whole Sixth Circuit or to petition the U.S. Supreme Court for what is known as certiorari in the hopes of having the country's top court take their case into consideration. Seldom are both kinds of demands fulfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their criminal defence lawyers and a representative of the Cincinnati U.S. Attorney's Office were contacted for comment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an attempt to obtain a respite, Householder filed six claims, but his appeal<\/a> was denied on each of them. He claimed that he was given incorrect jury instructions, that his sentence was excessive for the circumstances, that there was inadequate and inadmissible evidence, that his right to counsel had been violated, and that the judge had been biased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 65-year-old lawmaker said that the government was incorrect to label his actions as part of a bribery plot. Rather, he transferred FirstEnergy's funds into a network of covert dark money accounts under his control as legitimate political contributions. According to federal prosecutors, the money was provided to the Householder as a quid pro quo to make his actions unlawful in exchange for the approval of House Bill 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his appeal, Householder also criticized U.S. District Judge Timothy Black, claiming that Black had not adequately explained to the jury that bribery must be proven by an agreement and that Householder must have agreed to act \u201con a specific and focused question or matter\u201d at the time of the agreement. All of his allegations were deemed unsuccessful by the panel of judges. Three legal technicalities were at the centre of Borges' appeal. They all failed, too.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ohio ex-speaker and lobbyist\u2019s $60M bribe convictions stand after court ruling","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ohio-ex-speaker-and-lobbyists-60m-bribe-convictions-stand-after-court-ruling","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-10 14:59:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=7726","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7725,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-06 14:39:07","post_content":"\n
In a significant setback to GOP leaders who have been attempting for months to get him to run for one of their top midterm objectives, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has decided not to run for the US Senate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kemp made the announcement, putting a stop to years of rumours about his future that had effectively shut down the field of potential GOP contenders. As Republicans attempt to maintain their tiny majority in the chamber, Kemp was viewed as a crucial recruit for the 2026 cycle, and this comes after a fierce lobbying effort to bring him over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"I have spoken with friends, fans, and national leaders several times in the past few weeks, and they have all urged me to run for the US Senate in 2026. Their prayers and support for our family are much appreciated,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kemp, a Republican, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cNext to those conversations, I've concluded that it is not in my family's best interests for me to be on the ballot the next year. I promised to work with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today to make sure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win in November of next year and who will eventually be a conservative voice in the US Senate that prioritises hardworking Georgians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
According to a source, the governor announced his decision not to run for office to important Republican leaders on Monday. Kemp's decision to withdraw from a candidacy for the Georgia seat, which occurred in spite of the South Dakota Republican's attempts to persuade the governor to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the crucial contest, was criticised by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cObviously, we\u2019re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thune said when asked about Kemp. \u201cBut as I said before, that race is going to be competitive either way. The good news is there is a lot of interest and a lot of people who want to<\/a> run for the Republican nomination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n