The fate of America is determined by none other than God himself. Anyone who hears the slogans of Democratic priest Raphael Warnock (53) and Republican ex-football star Herschel Walker (60) must come to this conclusion. In the all-important second round of the Georgia Senate election on December 6, the Southerners will decide among themselves which party will rule the US Council of States in the future. And both are certain: a higher power sent them to save the world from their political opponent.
With a raised finger and a frown, Warnock proclaims at each of his appearances, “Herschel Walker is a liar — and therefore a sinner in the eyes of God.” The Republican describes himself as an opponent of abortion, although he has forced at least two ex-partners to have abortions. Walker counters, “This priest Warnock cannot forgive. And whoever does not forgive is a bad Christian!”
Two prophets, two messages
For the deeply religious voters in America’s “Bible Belt”, this is a deadly argument. Walker can easily refute any references to his supposedly scandalous past. The skeletons in my closet – who cares? God has forgiven me. And anyone who doesn’t believe in forgiveness, who takes my past against me, is of the devil!
The confrontation with his opponent is a “holy fight”, ex-footballer Walker exclaims. Each vote for itself is “like a prayer,” says Priest Warnock.
Two prophets with opposite messages. They don’t make it easy for the often deeply religious voters in the state of Georgia. Who are to be believed now, which pious ones to follow?
Trump’s disbelief in the stolen election
The latest wisdom from Donald Trump (76) is almost refreshingly earthy: “If my candidates win, then all the credit goes to me. If they lose, it’s their own fault.” This is pure power politics with no cheap references to an all-powerful majority maker. This is power in its purest form.
Trump’s disbelief becomes a delusion when he not only frowns at heavenly power, but also distorts earthly facts. On Tuesday, the ex-president is expected to announce that he wants to move back to the White House in 2024. There sits – and this attests to the aforementioned misconception – a man who “stole” the election and defrauded the majority, namely Joe Biden (79).
For all the muddled trumpets in the pivotal Georgia election campaign, one thing must remain clear: the greatest danger to American politics comes not from the religious blindness of some Senate candidates, but from the radical disbelief of a minority who absolutely refuse to see that they are not. are more in the majority.