Republicans Found a Way to Blow Georgia Again
Summary
Tim Miller launches a new Bulwark series highlighting extreme Republican midterm candidates, focusing on Georgia Senate nominee Mike Collins. The episode details Collins’ support for compensating January 6 rioters, his ties to white nationalists including his son-in-law and chief of staff, and his promotion of racist content. Miller argues Collins’ conspiracy theories and insurrectionist views make him unfit for office, contrasting him with favorite Jon Ossoff.
Topics discussed
Introduction: New series on extreme Republican candidates
Profile of Mike Collins, Georgia Senate candidate
Collins supports compensation fund for Jan 6 rioters
Ties to white nationalists and son-in-law David Shear
Staff and social media links to white supremacy
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John Ossoff responds to Collins' controversies
Collins spreads conspiracy theories about Biden
Video of Collins shooting at voting machines
Collins' background and conclusion of episode
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