Kemp scores career win after issuing ultimatums to Georgia Republicans

Published February 21, 2025 10:38pm ET



Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) forced a bill covering a variety of litigation rules through the Georgia Senate on Friday after he threatened Republican lawmakers with primary consequences if they didn’t back it.

The bill passed 33-21, with Republican state Sen. Colton Moore the only one from his party to say no and Democratic state Sen. Emanuel Jones joining with Republicans voting for the bill.

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