Herschel Walker

2022 - 12 - 7

Georgia runoff - Raphael Warnock

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeats Republican Herschel ... (NPR)

After a long campaign cycle that stretched into December with a runoff election, Georgia elected Sen. Raphael Warnock to a full term.

and on the trail often channeled his hero's emphasis on the overlap between activism and faith. Especially in the final weeks of the campaign, Warnock explicitly appealed to independents and Republican-leaning voters [new era](https://www.npr.org/2022/09/12/1122118393/georgia-abrams-warnock-rural-black-voters-elections-democrats-midterms) in the state's politics. Walker, who Trump urged to run, was the [only](https://www.npr.org/2022/11/19/1137552158/the-path-looks-uncertain-for-democrats-after-losing-the-georgia-governorship-aga) Georgia Republican not to win outright in November. Across town, Walker snapped photos with fans tailgating outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, where his University of Georgia Bulldogs secured the SEC championship title. At campaign stops, supporters line up carrying hats, jerseys and footballs for the former football star to autograph. Multiple days broke records for daily, in-person voting, reflecting both enthusiasm and a Republican-backed election law that condensed the runoff window from nine weeks to four. "This is not about right and left," Warnock told voters before a rally with former President Barack Obama last week in Atlanta. The gap was most pronounced in Atlanta's northern suburbs, once Republican strongholds that have trended toward Democrats in recent years. He was also prone to gaffes and false claims, exaggerating his record in academics and business and displaying a loose grasp of policy. Raphael Warnock has won a full term in the U.S. Senate, defeating Republican football legend Herschel Walker in a campaign that tested Georgia's position as a purple state and spurred debates about race, celebrity and partisan politics.

Herschel Walker's son says dad wasn't a 'quality' candidate (Business Insider)

Christian Walker spoke with Buzzfeed hours after Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated his father in Georgia's Senate runoff election on Tuesday.

I did nothing." Herschel Walker's campaign attempted to fend off mounting controversy in recent months, including allegations that [he paid for two women to have abortions](https://www.businessinsider.com/2nd-woman-herschel-walker-forced-to-have-abortion-caused-damage-2022-11?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=yahoo.com) despite his stringent stance against abortion access. How dare you," he Literally, I did not. Nobody really knows about your past." But how DARE YOU LIE and act as though you're some 'moral, Christian, upright man.' You've lived a life of DESTROYING other people's lives. "Did I give any new information? [Christian Walker's own social media comments on his father's loss.](https://www.businessinsider.com/herschel-walker-son-said-trump-demanded-he-run-for-months-2022-12) The younger Walker [tweeted](https://twitter.com/ChristianWalk1r/status/1600332798967001088?s=20&t=Sfms7ofH6roMckLOZ4IpfA) Tuesday that former President Donald Trump repeatedly called his father "demanding" that he run in the runoff race, even though "everyone with a brain" begged him not to. It was ridiculous." There was no quality there. "There is no quality as a candidate," Christian Walker said of his father. [Buzzfeed](https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/davidmack/christian-walker-herschel-senate-runoff-loss-georgia)on Wednesday that his father ran a "dumb" campaign.

Colbert Dusts Off Herschel Walker Jokes Written a Month Ago (Rolling Stone)

Following Raphael Warnock's defeat over Herschel Walker, Stephen Colbert unleashed month-old jokes written just for the occasion on "The Late Show."

[another blow](https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/midterm-meltdown-trump-maga-republicans-oz-pennsylvania-1234627955/) to former president Donald Trump, who endorsed the former football player and whose win-loss record has seen better days. The historic moment was a highlight for several talk shows including The Late Show with [Stephen Colbert](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/stephen-colbert/), who used the opportunity to unleash month-old jokes written just for the occasion. It’s fitting he’s a reverend because when I hear that, all I can say is, ‘Thank God.'” [arrests](https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/germany-arrests-dozens-qanon-linked-terror-plot-1234643040/) in a QAnon-linked coup plot. [Martin Short and Steve Martin Give Double Duty a New Meaning in 'SNL’ Promo](https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/steve-martin-martin-short-saturday-night-live-teaser-1234643340/) [Raphael Warnock](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/raphael-warnock/) [defeated](https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/georgia-senate-runoff-results-raphael-warnock-defeats-herschel-walker-1234642730/) [Herschel Walker](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/herschel-walker/), a Trump-backed Republican, in the Senate runoff election in [Georgia](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/georgia/).

Colbert Showcases All the Times Herschel Walker Didn't Lie in 1 ... (Yahoo Entertainment)

While it was impossible for Stephen Colbert to know for sure that Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker would lose his bid to unseat Democrat Raphael ...

Raphael Warnock beats Trump pick Herschel Walker in Georgia ... (CNBC)

Warnock's projected win over Walker marks a major loss for former President Donald Trump and could have a major impact on President Joe Biden's agenda.

The Senate bid has also raised questions about Walker's mental health, and [accusations by Walker's ex-wife](https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-sports-nfl-college-football-coronavirus-pandemic-5e2875eec11e93f9a3bf1fc859137ff8), Cindy Grossman, resurfaced that he had been abusive and threatening toward her. With a 51-49 majority, Democrats will gain majorities on key Senate committees, which could make it easier for them to confirm nominees. [paid for an ex-girlfriend's abortion years earlier](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/04/georgia-senate-election-donald-trump-defends-herschel-walker-after-abortion-report.html). It could also lessen the outsize influence wielded by a few moderate Democrats, especially Sens. The race went to a runoff after neither Warnock nor Walker won more than 50% of the vote in the Nov. [Donald Trump](https://www.cnbc.com/donald-trump/), who had championed Walker and campaigned for him. Less than two weeks before the midterms, [a second woman came forward](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/26/herschel-walker-woman-makes-new-abortion-claim.html) to claim Walker had pushed her to get an abortion. "The Truth: Trump called my dad for months DEMANDING that he run," Christian tweeted Tuesday night. While Warnock got more votes than Walker, third-party candidate Chase Oliver, a Libertarian, secured just over 2% of the vote, keeping either of the two main contenders from clinching a majority, according to NBC News' count. "Everyone with a brain begged him: 'PLEASE DON'T DO THIS. "I'm not going to make any excuses because we put up one heck of a fight," Walker said. Walker gave what was essentially a concession speech to a crowd at his election watch party around 11 p.m.

Georgia runoff election results: Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock ... (KOSU)

Incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican Herschel Walker in the U.S. Senate runoff in Georgia.

Raphael Warnock defeated Republican Herschel Walker in the U.S. Senate runoff in Georgia. Raphael Warnock defeats Republican Herschel Walker