Weasels in the Wires, Georgia's Senate Surge, and Hyundai Headaches

In this lively special edition of The Georgia Hour hosted by BKP on Voice of Rural America, the focus is squarely on the brewing storms in Georgia's 2026 primaries, blending fresh polling data, endorsement intrigue, and pointed critiques of establishment players. Kicking off with a nod to his upcoming noon speech at the Golden Corral in Gainesville to a MAGA group—promising unmissable insights into candidates and election futures—BKP dives into the U.S. Senate race to replace Jon Ossoff. Citing recent polls, he highlights Mike Collins as the steady frontrunner but warns of stagnation, with Buddy Carter backsliding and dark horse Derek Dooley rocketing from obscurity. BKP attributes Dooley's momentum to savvy fundraising spins—backed by Governor Kemp's endorsement and surrogates—positioning him as the "up-and-comer" to donors, while subtly jabbing Collins' campaign for employing Brandon Phillips. He notes Trump's deliberate pause, signaling a high-stakes race with self-funding from the wealthy Carter unlikely to close gaps as things tighten.

Shifting to the governor's race, BKP spotlights attacks on candidate Burt Jones via the pro-Chris Carr website Keep Georgia Strong, which released a scathing video accusing Jones of cronyism—rewriting laws for family land deals worth $10 million in data centers and healthcare developments, framed as a "family windfall." He predicts escalation, teasing a noon deep-dive on gubernatorial contenders like Chris Carr, Brad Raffensperger, Jones, and Dean Clark, plus speculation on Marjorie Taylor Greene's potential entry. BKP contrasts this with Trump's early, direct endorsement of Jones—secured via family ties (Jones' father donated heavily to Trump)—designed to preempt MTG.

The episode heats up with the Hyundai raid fallout: BKP recaps Governor Kemp's Korean investments (SK Battery, LG, massive Columbus magnet plant) as historic wins, but slams the ICE operation arresting 574 (300 Korean nationals) for immigration violations at the EV battery site. Quoting Trump's Air Force One remarks opposing the raid—citing needs for skilled proprietary workers over "unemployment line" hires—BKP voices concerns that imported trainers aren't rotating out, sidelining American jobs post-training. He calls out the "folly" of anti-raid cheerleaders ignoring Trump's stance, urging vigilance to ensure locals benefit from these plants.

Rumors and distrust dominate the backend: BKP unpacks whispers of White House aide Jon George fundraising for a controversial conference and allegedly pushing endorsements via his Southeast regional political director role. He accuses George—ex-Trump-Vance Georgia director—of manipulating the process alongside figures like GAGOP's Josh McKoon (Trump-endorsed but via intermediaries), Michael Whatley (North Carolina Senate hopeful), and the reviled Dennis Futch ("Boss Hog," foul-mouthed sheriff-threatener). BKP ties this to an AJC poll showing Trump's endorsement sways 36% of GOP primary voters positively (69% strongly approve of Trump among Republicans) but is "limited" overall (53% indifferent), outpacing Kemp's 31% bump. He insists Jones' nod was pure Trump, not George's "cahoots" crew, and warns of Lincoln Project-style "Never Trumpers" lurking.

Wrapping with broader election jabs, BKP questions SB 202's Sunday voting addition (sneaked in late, crediting unnamed insiders for easing access while keeping Dominion QR codes and drop boxes), endorses Public Service Commission candidates Tim Echols and Fitz Johnson to block Democratic gains amid Georgia Power's data center demands (equaling Plant Vogtle's output), and frets over Republican complacency—wondering if a slimmed majority (3-2) might force "acting like Republicans" on rates. He shares his Election Day voting plan (despite past early votes for transparency) and plugs the Roku app, website donations, and Facebook Live from Gainesville. True to form, BKP caps with barbs at "extra white" GOP insiders like Brant Frost ("Albino Rhino"), a senior-swindling Ponzi scheme, and "poor little Debbie" suffering amid hunger crises—leaving listeners with a call to patriots: tune in, get fed, and fight the spin.