Brian Kemp in 2022 GA Governor's race
On Abortion:
Signed fetal heartbeat bill, tax deductions for fetuses
Kemp signed legislation banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected. That can be as early as six weeks, before many women know they're pregnant. Kemp said he was signing the bill "to ensure that all Georgians have the opportunity to live,
grow, learn and prosper in our great state." The bill also deals with alimony, child support and even income tax deductions for fetuses, declaring that "the full value of a child begins at the point when a detectable human heartbeat exists."
Source: NBC News/Associated Press on 2022 Georgia Gubernatorial race
May 7, 2019
On Drugs:
Signed Hope Act: allows for medicinal oils with up to 5% THC
In 2015, Gov. Nathan Deal legalized medicinal marijuana, and Gov. Brian Kemp expanded on the legalization in 2019 when he signed the Georgia's Hope Act.
It allows for the manufacturing and dispensing of oils with a THC content up to 5%. While there's a statewide commission over licensing, it's up to local governments to dictate zoning restrictions.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 2022 Georgia Governor race
Oct 14, 2021
On Education:
Asked Georgia Board of Ed. to denounce critical race theory
Instead of prioritizing the underfunding of public schools, Kemp has jumped on the anti-critical race theory bandwagon. Kemp participated in the conservative disinformation campaign around equity and diversity in education under the guise of
preventing "indoctrination" of critical race theory. He went so far as to publicly request the Georgia Board of Education to denounce critical race theory, sending a message to local school boards that "indoctrination" will not be tolerated.
Source: NewsOne on 2022 Georgia Gubernatorial race
Jul 11, 2021
On Energy & Oil:
Radical Democrats push things like "the new green deal"
[On the Green New Deal]: "It's really the radical wing of their party that has taken control and pushed things like the new green deal and defunding the police, getting rid of school resource officers,
having government-run healthcare and really just trying to ruin our economy," Kemp said.
Source: The Red & Black blog on 2022 Georgia Gubernatorial race
Oct 22, 2020
On Energy & Oil:
State invested in South Korean electric car battery company
State leaders are betting big on a South Korean electric vehicle battery company. Georgia invested $2.6 billion to convince the company to build their batteries in Jackson County.
It's the largest single foreign investment in state history. Governor Brian Kemp said the payout was worth it to compete with China for green energy manufacturing jobs.
Source: WSB-TV-2-Atlanta on 2022 Georgia Gubernatorial race
Sep 2, 2021
On Free Trade:
Travelled to South Korea to expand trade with Georgia
[On Korea visit]: "Meet Georgia, the Peach State" was the headline under the governor's photo wrapping Korea JoongAng Daily. The media buy, which includes a sponsored story calling Mr. Kemp a "visionary leader" and showcasing his interaction
in Georgia with new investor SK Innovation, is emblematic of the splash the state hopes to make during the gubernatorial visit to its "hottest market."
Source: Global Atlanta on 2022 Georgia Gubernatorial race
Jun 25, 2019
On Principles & Values:
We're in a real fight right now to make America great again
[At UGA]: "Certainly from an election standpoint we're in a real fight right now to make America great again and to continue to save our country from the radical left," said Kemp. In his message to the College Republicans, he criticized
Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden, saying Biden's economic policies will "ruin the great American comeback."
Source: The Red & Black blog on 2022 Georgia Gubernatorial race
Oct 22, 2020
On Tax Reform:
$1 billion tax cut from the state's budget surplus
If reelected, Kemp plans to use nearly $1 billion from the state's budget surplus to issue $250 for single filers, $375 for a single filer who is head of household and $500 for a married couple filing jointly in Georgia. Kemp has touted his
leadership landing Georgia a top state for business for eight years and a record low unemployment rate of 2.8% as of July.
Part of [Democratic opponent Stacey] Abrams' economic plan includes leading efforts for a constitutional amendment to bring casinos to Georgia and legislation allowing online sports betting, with some proceeds possibly used to fund education
initiatives. Much of her plan focuses on increasing wages, small businesses and rural workforce.
In 2019, Kemp launched Georgia's Rural Strike Team to help market and train rural communities seeking businesses.
Source: The Hill on 2022 Georgia Gubernatorial race
Oct 8, 2022
Page last updated: Feb 14, 2023