Last night, I had the pleasure of tuning into the one-hour-long debate between Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler and Raphael Warnock, the Democrat looking to unseat her.

A lot happened in this debate sponsored by the Atlanta Press Club; however, Loeffler's performance and remarks were highly impressive to me. Shortly after the debate, I rushed a donation to her campaign.

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Voting for Loeffler (and Sen. Perdue) in the runoffs has always been something I planned on doing; although, watching Loeffler's debate against Warnock only re-affirmed my support for her and my decision to vote for her.

Sticking to the facts and staying above the fray

During Sunday night's debate, both Warnock and the clearly-biased moderators attempted to throw traps in Loeffler's path.

This was more than apparent when Warnock tried to falsely paint Loeffler as out-of-touch with Georgians and peddled debunked tales about insider stock trading. The moderators also repeatedly tried to pressure Loeffler into declaring that Joe Biden won the presidential election, yet the Georgia GOP senator stayed above all of it.

Instead of falling for Warnock's traps and falsehoods, Loeffler simply compared her record to his. The senator explained that while Warnock has openly advocated for ending cash bail and opening prisons, Loeffler backs the men and women in law enforcement.

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When Warnock questioned Loeffler's loyalties and support for Georgians, she talked about her record as a businesswoman and job creator in the state. Loeffler, again, contrasted her record with Warnock's lack of job creation and his claims that law enforcement officers are "gangsters" and "thugs."

There are many more examples to cite, but the point remains. On the debate stage, Sen. Loeffler consistently held her own, stuck to the facts, and was not deterred by false rhetoric, shady agendas, or flagrantly dishonest talking points.

I gained a lot of respect for Loeffler last night and she is absolutely someone who I want to represent my state in the Senate.

Holding the line in Georgia

A vote for Sen. Loeffler (and Sen. Perdue) is a vote to hold the line and defend the majority. It is also a vote for low taxes, job creation, and the provision of economic prosperity to all Americans.

No matter how the 2020 presidential election shakes out, it is imperative for Georgians to get out and vote for Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue. In exactly seven days, early voting for the Georgia senatorial runoffs begins.

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