I've Had It Escape From MAGAland
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Sep 25, 2025 
Geoff Duncan, the former Lieutenant Governor of Georgia and a Republican turned Democrat, joins the conversation. He discusses his courageous decision to leave the GOP, emphasizing his Christian faith's role in seeking bipartisan solutions. Duncan reveals the challenges he faces from MAGA supporters and outlines his priorities, such as affordability and common-sense gun safety. He advocates for reaching out to rural voters with faith-based messaging and expresses the need for empathy in political leadership. Don't miss his insights on navigating today's political landscape!
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From GOP To Democrat Over Conscience
- Geoff Duncan left the Republican Party after refusing to help overturn Georgia's 2020 election and now runs for governor as a Democrat.
- He frames his switch as moral, saying his heart changed and he could no longer "love his neighbor" as a Republican.
Focus On Tangible Local Problems
- Duncan emphasizes affordability, childcare, and basic needs as core issues for Georgians.
- He argues national partisan fights worsen these problems and leadership should focus on solutions.
Faith As Practice, Not Signal
- Duncan says faith can make leaders more honest, compassionate, and willing to admit mistakes.
- He frames "leading by example" as more persuasive than overt religious signaling.
