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Brian Kemp-backed group targets "crooked insider" David Perdue in Georgia governor's race

Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 3 developments

Former President Donald Trump endorsed Perdue in a statement Monday night that also criticized Kemp's stance on "election integrity."

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. David Perdue plans to challenge Brian Kemp in GOP primary for Georgia governor, reports say

    Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri ·

  2. Trump-backed Perdue challenges Kemp in Georgia GOP primary

    Headline from The Columbian ·

  3. Newest

    Brian Kemp-backed group targets "crooked insider" David Perdue in Georgia governor's race

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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  1. KTVZ Bend

    David Perdue plans to challenge Brian Kemp in GOP primary for Georgia governor, reports say (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Devan Cole and Alex Rogers, CNN Former GOP Sen. David Perdue plans to announce Monday that he’s mounting a primary challenge against Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, a move that will pit the ally of former President Donald Trump against the incumbent Republican governor and set up an intra-party fight in…

  2. Insider

    Former Sen. David Perdue will run for Georgia governor in 2022, challenge Gov. Brian Kemp in GOP primary (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The primary between the two Republican leaders will set up a blockbuster contest in one of the most politically-competitive states in the country.

  3. Politico

    Trump-backed former Sen. David Perdue will announce primary bid against Georgia governor this week (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    He’ll take on incumbent Brian Kemp, who has been repeatedly attacked by the former president.

  4. Forbes

    Trump Ally Perdue Plans To Enter High-Stakes Georgia Governor Race (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    David Perdue will challenge Gov. Brian Kemp in the Republican primaries, according to reports.

  5. New York Times

    Ex-Senator David Perdue to Run for Governor of Georgia (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Mr. Perdue, an ally of Donald Trump, will challenge the incumbent governor, Brian Kemp, in a Republican primary.

  6. Newsweek

    Trump-backed David Perdue faces scathing attack from Georgia Gov. Kemp ahead of primary bid (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Perdue is planning to announce a bid in the Republican primary against Kemp on Monday after being recruited to do so by former President Donald Trump.

  7. Washington Post

    Former senator David Perdue to challenge incumbent Brian Kemp for Georgia governor (opens Washington Post)

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    Washington Post's feed description

    Perdue was narrowly forced into a runoff in the 2020 election and lost his seat to Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.).

  8. Breitbart News

    Perdue to Launch Campaign Against Kemp in Georgia Governor's Race (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Former Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) is expected to announce on Monday that he is running for governor of Georgia in 2022.

  9. Fox News

    Georgia battle looms as Perdue set to challenge Kemp for governor in Republican face-off (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A source tells Fox News that former U.S. Sen. David Perdue plans to announce Monday that he’ll challenge Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in the Republican primary.

  10. The Hill

    Perdue to challenge Kemp in Georgia governor primary: report (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Former Sen. David Perdue (R-Ga.) will announce his bid to challenge incumbent Gov.

  11. Talking Points Memo

    David Perdue Will Challenge Kemp In Georgia Governor’s Race (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Talking Points Memo's feed description

    Former Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) is set to announce his bid challenging Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) this week, marking a GOP primary clash in the battleground state amid former President Trump'

  12. Washington Examiner

    David Perdue expected to announce run against Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in 2022 GOP primary (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    David Perdue is expected to announce a primary challenge against Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.

  13. The Columbian

    Trump-backed Perdue challenges Kemp in Georgia GOP primary (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    ATLANTA — Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue will challenge Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp for governor, he announced Monday, setting up a bitter 2022 Republican primary fight while Democrat Stacey Abrams is like

  14. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

    Perdue gears up for primary brawl with Georgia GOP governor (opens Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

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    Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier's feed description

    ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, who drew Donald Trump's wrath for refusing to act on his false allegations of a stolen election, is likely to face a prominent

  15. Washington Post

    It’s official: Perdue to challenge Kemp for Ga. governor, ensuring divisive GOP primary (opens Washington Post)

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    Washington Post's feed description

    “Look, I like Brian,” Perdue said in a video released Monday morning. “This isn’t personal. It’s simple. He has failed all of us and cannot win in November.”

  16. KVIA El Paso

    David Perdue officially announces run for governor in Georgia, setting up primary challenge to Brian Kemp (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By CNN Former US Sen. David Perdue officially announced his run for governor of Georgia on Monday. “I’m running for governor to make sure Stacey Abrams is never governor of Georgia,” Perdue said in a video posted on his campaign website. The move sets up a primary clash between Perdue and GOP Gov.

  17. Winchester Star

    Trump-backed Perdue challenges Georgia Gov Kemp to GOP brawl (opens Winchester Star)

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    Winchester Star's feed description

    ATLANTA (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue will challenge Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp for governor, he announced Monday, setting up a bitter 2022 Republican primary fight while Democrat Stacey

  18. Washington Times

    David Perdue to challenge Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in Republican primary: Report (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue will challenge Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in 2022’s Republican primary for governor, according to reports by multiple news outlets Sunday, setting up a heated clash while Democrat Stacey Abrams is likely to await the winner.

  19. WNYT Albany

    Reports: Perdue to take on Kemp in Georgia GOP governor race (opens WNYT Albany)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    ATLANTA (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue will challenge Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in 2022's Republican primary for governor, according to reports by multiple news outlets Sunday, setting up

  20. RedState

    Former Senator David Perdue Announces Primary Challenge to Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Not all vendettas are a bad thing

  21. Los Angeles Times

    Trump-backed David Perdue challenges Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in GOP primary (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Perdue, a former U.S. senator, is backed by former President Trump. He said he was running to stop Democrat Stacey Abrams from becoming governor.

  22. Georgia Recorder

    Perdue challenges Kemp, upending Georgia's race for governor (opens Georgia Recorder)

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    Georgia Recorder's feed description

    Former Georgia U.S. Senator and Trump ally David Perdue has now publicly declared he will challenge Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, setting the stage for a messy – and expensive – race for governor next year.

  23. NBC News

    David Perdue joins Georgia governor's race, setting up GOP showdown with Kemp (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Perdue will announce his bid for governor of Georgia on Monday by video.

  24. Sioux City Journal

    Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue, with Trump backing, takes on Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in 2022 GOP primary for governor (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Sioux City Journal's feed description

    ATLANTA (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue, with Trump backing, takes on Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in 2022 GOP primary for governor.

  25. Portland Press Herald

    Ex-Sen. David Perdue plans to challenge Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    The winner of the 2022 GOP primary will likely run against Stacey Abrams in the general election.

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