Trump endorses Burt Jones for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia
Election, Politics, Press Release September 2, 2021
JACKSON – Today, September 2, 2021, President Donald J. Trump endorsed conservative candidate Burt Jones for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia.
Both Trump and Jones have shared and forwarded the endorsement to numerous media outlets. Jones’ campaign also attached a statement saying, “In 2016 and 2020, Burt served as President Trump’s campaign co-chair in Georgia, and he was the first elected official in Georgia to endorse the President. As President Trump’s endorsement proves, Burt is the only candidate in the race for Lieutenant Governor who will safeguard and advance the America First agenda, fight for election integrity, and deliver results for hardworking Georgians.”
Trump’s endorsement stated: “State Senator Burt Jones is a Conservative warrior running for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia. No on has fought harder for Election Integrity than Burt, and no state needs it more. A businessman and Patriot, Burt will always stand for America First, and will help bring back Energy Independence, a Stronger Border, Low Taxes, Great Education, and Safe Cities. He will also get to the bottom of the Nov. 3 Presidential Election Scam. Burt Jones has my Complete and Total Endorsement. He will not let the great people of Georgia down!”
In an email statement today, Burt Jones responded by saying, “I am honored and humbled to receive the endorsement of President Donald J. Trump in my campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia. I am the only person in my race who has had the President’s back from day one, and it’s an honor to have his full support. As Lieutenant Governor, I will work to advance the President’s America First agenda and continue to grow our economy, improve our schools, secure our elections, and keep Georgia safe. I look forward to traveling the state and meeting with the good people of Georgia as we work toward a big win in November 2022.”
Underwood calls Gurtler’s Club for Growth endorsement a “badge of shame”
Politics, State & National May 3, 2020
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – The gloves are coming off in the U.S. House of Representatives District Nine race between candidates Ethan Underwood, property rights attorney, and State House District Eight Rep. Matt Gurtler.
On Tuesday, April 28, Gurtler received Club for Growth’s endorsement. The PAC has a history of being anti-Doug Collins, and anti-Trump. It’s responsible for the 2020 Collins attack ads that saturated local airwaves, as well as spending millions in an attempt to derail the 2016 Trump campaign. Recently, Club for Growth criticized Trump’s China deal, but called out Democrats for their “sham impeachment.”
“I’m humbled to have Club for Growth’s support!” announced Gurtler on his Facebook page.
Underwood wasted no time in denouncing to Gurtler’s newest endorsement – the Rep. also has the support of Senator (Ky-R) Rand Paul.
“The Club for Growth does not reflect the beliefs of the people of Georgia, or of the 9th District which proudly stands behind Congressman Doug Collins and President Trump,” said Underwood, “Matt Gurtler should wear their endorsement like a badge of shame.”
District 9 Candidate Ethan Underwood
Underwood has endorsed Collin’s Senate campaign. At this time, Gurtler has yet to do so.
The property rights attorney also addressed Gurtler’s “no” vote of Georgia HR882 – which commended President Trump for his leadership, and the United States military, for taking down worldwide terrorist Qasem Soleimani. The resolution was non-binding. Gurtler previously stated that the measure was unconstitutional and that the General Assembly had more important tasks to focus on.
Gurtler told Fetch Your News about Underwood’s public condemnation, “I’m proud to have support from fiscal conservatives who advocate for free markets and limited government here in North Georgia and around the country. My establishment opponent’s attack is typical, and a sign of his own shortcomings. We are gaining momentum every day and thanks to all our supporters.”
Read Club for Growth’s endorsement below:
“Matt Gurtler is a principled conservative who isn’t afraid to take on the establishment and irresponsible spending,” said David McIntosh, President of Club for Growth PAC. “He understands that free markets, not government control are responsible for creating jobs for families in Georgia and what makes our economy great.”
See the District 9 Debate here.
Congressman Ferguson endorses Doug Collins for Senate
Politics, State & National April 13, 2020
WEST POINT, GA – Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-GA) today became the first member of Georgia’s congressional delegation to endorse a candidate in the race to fill the seat formerly held by Senator Johnny Isakson.
Ferguson, who represents Georgia’s 3rd Congressional district, also serves as Chief Deputy Whip on the House GOP leadership team.
In a statement, Ferguson said:
“When Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff and their crazy entourage went after the President, we didn’t have to wonder where Doug Collins stood. He was on the front lines as the President’s number one defender in the entire country. He did the President and the country a great service and his arguments carried the day.
We knew with absolute certainty where Doug stood from day one and we know with the same certainty where he will stand in the future. That certainty is critical in these challenging times.
Doug is a proven leader — a steady hand in tough times. He knows what it takes to lead. Right now, we have lives and businesses and an economy to save and we don’t need anything to take our focus off of that mission.
Georgia Republicans need to unify behind Doug and leave the distractions and uncertainty of other candidates in the rearview mirror.
Doug Collins is my friend and he’s done a great job for Georgia in Congress. He will be an outstanding Senator and he has my full support in his campaign.”
“It means more to me than I can express that Drew is standing by my side in this campaign,” Collins said. “He is an indispensable leader in the fight for the President’s agenda, a tireless champion for his district and a very good friend. I am honored and humbled by his support. Drew’s rapid rise to a leadership position came due to his smarts, hard work and ability to serve as an honest broker between all the disparate views held in the House Chamber. I will lean on his wisdom during this campaign as I do in Washington.”
FreedomWorks endorses Gurtler for District 9 seat
Election, News February 20, 2020
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Georgia State House Rep. and current candidate in the Congressional race Matt Gurtler’s earned his second endorsement, this week, from FreedomWorks.
The organization had this to say about Gurtler:
“Our grassroots community in Georgia has only good things to say about Matt Gurtler’s tenure in the Georgia House of Representatives. Time and time again, Gurtler has been a principled voice in defense of liberty and the small-government values that many Georgians hold dear. He is also not afraid to take a hard stance against bad legislation, having voted ‘no’ on 40 percent of floor votes in the past. FreedomWorks for America’s grassroots community looks forward to supporting Gurtler’s bid to represent Georgia’s ninth district in Washington.”
Logo courtesy of FreedomWorks.
FreedomWorks has promised to send their “Georgia activists” to assist with turning out the vote by knocking on doors and connecting with peers. The group also has a mobile texting initiative in place to reach more voters.
“We’re excited about it,” Gurtler told Fetch Your News.
At this time, it’s unclear if FreedomWorks will be helping the Gurtler ninth district campaign monetarily as well. Fetch Your News asked Gurtler about the organization’s potential financial support and didn’t couldn’t confirm or deny this possibility. However, since FreedomWorks endorsed Gurtler, he can no longer speak with the group.
Gurtler did confirm that he met with Club for Growth while in Washington D.C. but doesn’t if they will endorse him or not. “We met with several groups, and it’s up to them to decide,” said Gurtler.
Who is FreedomWorks?
According to FreedomWorks 2020 policy platform, it “supports the preservation and defense of free markets, limited government, and individual liberty.” FreedomWorks advocates for these principles and educates citizens to share their ideas in local communities.
The platform outlines six tenets:
- Unleashing economic freedom and the free market.
- Immigration and strong borders.
- Restoring constitutional limits.
- Rolling back the regulatory state.
- Achieving the American Dream through justice reform.
- A more open government.
The organization also has stated that it wants the government to belong to the people, not special interests. The grassroots service center consists of six million activists, and several notable political names have praised it, including Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky), Glenn Beck, and Senator Ted Cruz (R-Tx).
“FreedomWorks [has] been the invisible hand behind much of the recent conservative activism around the country, ” wrote The New York Times.
In 1984, FreedomWorks went by Citizens for a Sound Economy.
Sen. Paul endorses Rep. Gurtler in U.S. Congressional race
Election, News February 19, 2020
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – State House Representative Matt Gurtler, 8th District, formally announced Feb. 18 that he received a campaign endorsement from U.S. Senator Rand Paul. “I am proud to receive Senator Rand Paul’s endorsement for Congress,” Gurtler said. “Rand Paul is one of the few men in Washington D.C. willing to stand up for the Constitution and take on the establishment.”
Sen. Paul’s endorsement reads as follows:
Rep. Matt Gurtler
“Matt Gurtler is a proven conservative who has stood strong against out-of-control government spending and the special interests in Atlanta. He is the exact type of conservative leader we need in Washington who will defend liberty and serve the people of Georgia’s 9th District, not the DC insiders. He has my full and total endorsement.”
Sen. Paul is a member of the Republican Party, a U.S. Senator representing the state of Kentucky, and a former candidate for President of the United States.
Featured Image: U.S. Senator Rand Paul