Too Soon? Georgia Draws Next Class Of White House Hopefuls

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, was among the politicians who have made trips to Georgia recently to campaign, network and raise their profiles.

Brynn Anderson / Associated Press

Move over, Iowa. Step aside, New Hampshire.

Georgia would like a few moments of presidential campaign time.

The state has fast become a stage for the cast of possible Republican presidential candidates after President Donald Trump’s defeat. Even as votes were still being tallied in this month’s election, Georgia’s two high-profile Senate contests are drawing top GOP politicians to the state to campaign, network and raise their profiles.