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Georgia Republicans worry their path to defeating Ossoff is becoming more difficult

Collins is described as the front-runner and as seeking Trump’s backing after the primary results.

Georgia Republicans worry their path to defeating Ossoff is becoming more difficult
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Republicans in Georgia expect a prolonged Senate primary, with Mike Collins, Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley competing for the chance to challenge Jon Ossoff. The article reports that the drawn-out contest could give Ossoff more time to build his fundraising advantage while Republicans wait to see whether Donald Trump endorses a candidate.

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Mike Collins
R · GA-10

Republican Senate candidate and primary front-runner

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Jon Ossoff
D · GA · SEN

Democratic senator and the Republican candidates’ prospective general-election opponent

Ossoff's version of this story ↗
Buddy Carter
R · GA-1

Republican Senate candidate competing in the primary

Carter's version of this story ↗

Republican Senate candidate gaining ground in the primary

Dooley's version of this story ↗
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose endorsement is sought by Georgia Republicans

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative mentioned in connection with a Trump-backed challenger

Barry Moore
R · AL-1

Alabama representative mentioned in connection with Trump’s endorsement

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator mentioned in connection with Trump’s past primary involvement

ALSO MENTIONED  Brian Kemp, Georgia governor backing Dooley; Burt Jones, Georgia lieutenant governor and gubernatorial candidate; Rick Jackson, Republican gubernatorial candidate

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Georgia Republicans Compete to Choose Senate Nominee Against Jon Ossoff

Georgia Republicans are weighing Mike Collins, Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley for the nomination to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Collins is one of the contenders in the competitive primary. Center outlets focus on which Republican is best positioned to challenge Ossoff, emphasizing electability, differences among the candidates and the possibility of a runoff. A later report also highlights how a prolonged contest could give Ossoff more time to build a fundraising advantage.

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