Republican billionaire Rick Jackson is walking a Trump tightrope in his quest to lead Georgia
Summary
Republican Georgia governor candidate Rick Jackson is using his foster-care childhood and business career to present himself as a more personal version of billionaire conservative politics, while also aligning himself with President Donald Trump. Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms challenges Jackson’s claim that he will help struggling residents, and the Nov. 3 election will test his appeal in the battleground state.Key Facts
- Jackson is a 72-year-old healthcare business owner and Republican candidate for Georgia governor.
- Jackson says he spent time in foster homes, lived in public housing and attended 13 schools before starting a business at age 21.
- His company, Jackson Healthcare, supplies contract workers to hospitals and health systems, including public entities.
- Jackson has spent nearly $200 million of his own money on his campaign.
- Jackson calls his wealth “God’s money” and says he wants to help Georgians who are struggling.
- Jackson has sought to associate himself with Trump, despite Trump endorsing another candidate in the Republican primary.
- Jackson planned to appear with Trump at a rally in Perry during the campaign’s closing stretch.
- Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms, a former Atlanta mayor, disputes Jackson’s claim that he will act for struggling residents.
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