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Keisha Lance Bottoms Debates Alone in Georgia Governor Showdown

The Georgia governor's race produced a debate with only one candidate on stage; the empty podium stayed quiet throughout.

On air: Hank Ledger and Brock Thunderson on BBN This Morning
Published 9:01 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by Newsweek: “Keisha Lance Bottoms Debates Alone in Unusual Georgia Governor Showdown”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 9:01 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger and Brock Thunderson.
Topics: Georgia.

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAs promised: in Georgia, Keisha Lance Bottoms took the debate stage for the governor's race this morning with no opponent beside her, an unusual showdown that Newsweek is following.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistSo she gets every question, every minute, and nobody to interrupt her. Best forecast of the campaign: clear skies.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorClear, and a little lonely.

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