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Former GOP Leader Joins Democrats, Advocates for Compassion

8/13/2025

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Former Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan has made a bold move by joining the Democratic Party, breaking away from his previous stance against Donald Trump's election efforts. In a heartfelt opinion piece, he called out the Republican Party for neglecting critical issues like Medicaid gaps and food stamp cuts, driven by his belief in the principle of "love thy neighbor."

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Former Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan has made a bold move by joining the Democratic Party, breaking away from his previous stance against Donald Trump's election efforts. In a heartfelt opinion piece, he called out the Republican Party for neglecting critical issues like Medicaid gaps and food stamp cuts, driven by his belief in the principle of "love thy neighbor."