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Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson did not appear for a scheduled debate on Monday night, leaving Democratic opponent Keisha Lance Bottoms to answer questions beside an empty podium.
Bottoms stated that Jackson is the first gubernatorial candidate not to stand at the forum in 32 years, asserting that he would rather hide behind his billions than explain his record of making billions off Georgia taxpayers.
She contrasted his motivations with her own, saying she is running to serve as governor while he runs to enrich himself.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that organizers identified Jackson as the first major-party gubernatorial candidate to miss an Atlanta Press Club general election debate in the series' history.
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