Racist and antisemitic orbiters roil Georgia Senate race
The battle for Georgia’s closely watched Senate seat is increasingly becoming a fight over the company the candidates keep, as Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and GOP challenger Mike Collins trade accusations of racism and antisemitism fueled by controversial figures who are close to each other.
TL;DR
- Georgia's Senate race is characterized by accusations of racism and antisemitism between Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins.
- A former staffer for Mike Collins reportedly posted images in KKK robes and Nazi imagery online.
- Collins' son-in-law previously shared posts promoting white supremacy and antisemitism.
- Collins has linked Jon Ossoff to allies with controversial views, including Hasan Piker.
- Ossoff has disavowed Piker's comments, which included siding with Hamas over Israel.
- The controversy could impact crucial voting blocs, including Black and Jewish voters.