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Georgia Republican who supports QAnon wins US House seat
Read full article: Georgia Republican who supports QAnon wins US House seatRepublican candidate for Georgia's 14th congressional seat Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks from the bed of a pickup truck during a campaign rally Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Roswell, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)ATLANTA – Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene, who expressed racist views and support for QAnon conspiracy theories in a series of online videos, has won a U.S. House seat representing northwest Georgia. Greene is a businesswoman and political newcomer who’s gained large followings on social media in part by posting incendiary videos and comments. “Marjorie is strong on everything and never gives up - a real WINNER!”Greene initially started campaigning for a different House seat, challenging Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District, made up of suburbs north of Atlanta. She switched to the more conservative 14th District after Republican Rep. Tom Graves announced that he wasn’t seeking reelection. The seat has been open since Graves stepped down in October.
Trump congratulates QAnon supporter Greene on Georgia win
Read full article: Trump congratulates QAnon supporter Greene on Georgia winSupporters take photos with construction executive Marjorie Taylor Greene, background right, late Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Rome, Ga. Greene, criticized for promoting racist videos and adamantly supporting the far-right QAnon conspiracy theory, won the GOP nomination for northwest Georgia's 14th Congressional District. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Trump congratulates QAnon supporter Greene on Georgia win
Read full article: Trump congratulates QAnon supporter Greene on Georgia winSupporters stand with construction executive Marjorie Taylor Greene, right, as she's on the phone, late Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Rome, Ga. Greene, criticized for promoting racist videos and adamantly supporting the far-right QAnon conspiracy theory, won the GOP nomination for northwest Georgia's 14th Congressional District. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)ATLANTA President Donald Trump on Wednesday tweeted support for congressional candidate Marjorie Taylor Greene, a supporter of the far-right QAnon conspiracy theory whos been criticized for racist comments, following her Republican primary victory in Georgia. Congratulations to future Republican Star Marjorie Taylor Greene on a big Congressional primary win in Georgia against a very tough and smart opponent, Trump said on Twitter. !Greene has amassed tens of thousands of followers on social media, where she often posts videos of herself speaking directly to the camera. Republican Rep. Tom Graves, who did not seek reelection, last won the seat with over 76% of the vote in 2018.