For Georgia GOP, Unifying Despite Turmoil Is Key For 2020

But some state-level drama has distracted from party unity, like House Speaker David Ralston’s ethics scandal. 

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The Georgia Republican Party began its convention in Savannah Friday morning. It’s a turning point as the party sets its sights on 2020, tries to find a united front and elect new leadership.

“You could probably call this the starting line going toward the finish line of November of 2020,” said Susan Meyers, a Republican communications strategist with Oak Grove Communications.

Meyers, speaking from just outside the convention on the banks of the Savannah River this morning, said most eyes are focused on the top of the ticket.