Gov. Brian Kemp is a much different candidate now than he was four years ago — and also a much wealthier man.
The big picture: Kemp’s political rise, from state senator in 2003 to incumbent governor leading the polls despite relentless attacks from former President Trump, has been due to playing the long game. That’s in many ways the same approach he’s taken in a long and winding business career.
Why it matters: In four years, Kemp and Democratic rival Stacey Abrams have become two of the most prominent figures in Georgia. While it’s been in different circles and with different strategies, they’ve both cultivated political influence and personal wealth along the way.
- Abrams has long been open about her presidential ambitions, but some have begun asking Kemp, too, about a possible 2024 candidacy (which he has sidestepped).
Yes, but: His opponents see his wealth as a weakness. Abrams is running an ad campaign calling him “Kickback Kemp,” accusing him of enriching himself while in…
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