Two Republican Candidates Offer Criticism Of Party

Michael Williams told the gathering of Oconee Area Republicans that the state legislature, which is controlled by Republicans, is dominated by lobbyists, special interests and big corporations.

Joe Hunt said that the Republic Party at the national level is struggling to make clear that it is not controlled by dark money, is not racist, and is not dominated by big business.

Williams, a candidate for governor in the May 22 Georgia Republican primary, and Hunt, challenging incumbent Jody Hice in the 10th Congressional District Republican primary, were speaking to a group of Republicans at least somewhat sympathetic to critical assessments of their party.

The group used an informal format for the meeting with Williams and Hunt that allowed the two candidates to elaborate on their reasons for running for office and on the issues they are championing.

Williams spoke against “corporate welfare and crony capitalism,” in support of building a wall between the U.S. and Mexico, and for constitutional carry–the legal carrying of a handgun, either openly or concealed, without a license or permit.

Hunt advocated for increased emphasis on vocational training, for tighter border controls, and for the establishment of procedures to make it easier for immigrant labor to become documented and be hired by businesses experiencing labor shortages.

For more on the story, with a video of the Oconee Area Republicans meeting, go to Oconee County Observations.

Pictured: Williams and Hunt.