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3 Republicans endorse Jon Ossoff in Georgia Senate race as Mike Collins faces scrutiny
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff has received notable endorsements from prominent Republicans, including former Senator Jeff Flake and two Republican mayors from South Georgia, highlighting bipartisan support in a tight Senate race.
- Jeff Flake praised Ossoff's character and respect for the institution, criticizing Republican nominee Mike Collins for not acknowledging President Biden's 2020 election victory.
- Republican mayors Julie Smith of Tifton and Scott James Matheson of Valdosta emphasized Ossoff's positive impact on South Georgia and their willingness to cross party lines despite potential political backlash.
- Collins faces scrutiny over alleged ties between his campaign and antisemitic and white nationalist figures, with local Black pastors demanding he address the allegations, which his campaign denies.
