‘More Conservative Than Attila The Hun’: Kelly Loeffler’s Push To Keep Senate Seat

Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler campaigns in Buford, Ga., telling supporters she’s 100% with President Trump.

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How conservative do you have to be to keep a Georgia Senate seat?

“More conservative than Attila the Hun,” is what incumbent Republican Kelly Loeffler advertises.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp appointed Loeffler to replace Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson who resigned at the end of last year, citing health reasons. Now she’s running in a crowded special election to serve out the remaining two years of Isakson’s term.