Former Football Coach Derek Dooley Launches Senate Campaign in Georgia
Derek Dooley, the former head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers football team, has officially entered the contentious race for the U.S. Senate seat in Georgia. Running as a Republican, Dooley aims to unseat incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff. His campaign highlights his football background as an asset in connecting with voters, and he has garnered attention as he joins a growing field of GOP candidates, including Mike Collins, who has also announced his Senate bid. As the race heats up, endorsements and campaign funding begin to take shape, signaling a competitive political battle ahead.
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