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November 3, 2022 
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ICYMI: During Final Week of Early Vote, Reverend Raphael Warnock Continues Tour Encouraging Georgians To Make Their Voices Heard

A.J. Thomas, Fort Valley Student: “Senator Warnock has walked with crowds and talked with crowds, but he’s kept in touch so he’s been able to not lose his humble beginnings, so he can relate to those who don’t have it all.”

Atlanta, GA —  Yesterday, Reverend Warnock hosted events to encourage voters across the state to make their voices heard by casting their ballots during the early vote period, including a rally in Fort Valley, a meet and greet in Cuthbert, and a rally in Thomasville. Georgians can vote early now through November 4. 

On Tuesday morning, Reverend Warnock hosted a rally in Fort Valley.

Watch Fox 24 Macon’s Coverage HERE

Irena Plunkett, Fox 24: “It’s the final countdown and politicians are pulling out all the stops.” 

Reverend Warnock: “I think the people of Georgia are all fired up.” 

Irena Plunkett, Fox 24: “Senator Warnock on the offense at a Fort Valley rally. Just a week before the polls tell-all between him and challenger Herschel Walker. To a crowd of over 200, the Senator knew his audience and focused his speech to emphasize his experience struggling to make it financially through school.” 

Reverend Warnock: “And I want you to know that you have a United States Senator who understands the struggles of hardworking families because if someone hadn’t given me some pell grants and low interest student loans, I wouldn’t have finished Morehouse college and gone on to get several other graduate degrees.” 

Irena Plunkett, Fox 24: “Touting his work securing nearly $260 million meant for HBCUS, the Senator’s come up story resonated with students. Registered voter Emani Shy, going as far to say that she sees Warnock as inspiration.”

Emani Shy, Registered Voter: “When he talked about where he grew up and the struggles that he faced, it just really reflected on me because I grew up, and I didn’t have money or things of that nature and I never believed that I would have a chance to do something. So seeing a Black man come up and represent from coming from struggle, it meant a lot to me.”

Irena Plunkett, Fox 24: “Despite several passionate remarks meant to encourage young voters to head out to the polls, the shining moment came out when the Senator addressed recent abortion allegations that have embroiled pro-life candidate Herschel Walker.”

Reverend Warnock: “They can see the differences between me and my opponent. I can tell you there’s no comparison at all. Character matters and this is somebody who has demonstrated that not only is he not ready for the job, he is also not fit. He has lied repeatedly about the most basic facts of his life and if we can’t trust him to tell us the truth about his life, I don’t know how we can trust him with our lives.”

WMAZ: Senator Raphael Warnock talks student debt relief, opponent Herschel Walker in Fort Valley

• Tuesday, the incumbent senator visited Fort Valley as part of his early vote bus tour. “Hey, Fort Valley State,” Senator Raphael Warnock addressed the crowd. Warnock’s speech, aimed at students, reflected on his own journey.

• “In addition to my perseverance, and my discipline and my hard work, somebody gave me some Pell grants, somebody gave me low-interest student loans, somebody gave me a job,” Warnock said about his journey at Morehouse College.

• He says he’s gotten millions of dollars for Georgia’s HBCUs and asked President Joe Biden to do more with loan relief. That resonated with students like A.J. Thomas.

• “Senator Warnock has walked with crowds and talked with crowds, but he’s kept in touch so he’s been able to not lose his humble beginnings, so he can relate to those who don’t have it all,” Fort Valley student A.J. Thomas said.

• After Warnock addressed students, media were allowed to ask questions, discussing record early voter turnout and what that means for the election and the voters of Georgia.

• “I think the people of Georgia are fired up and they can see the differences between me and my opponent. I can tell you there’s no comparison, at all. Character matters and this is somebody who has demonstrated that he’s not ready for the job, he’s not fit,” the senator said.

Watch 13WMAZ Macon’s Coverage HERE

Caleesha Moore, 13WMAZ Macon: “Senator Raphael Warnock says he still has important work to do, so that’s why he came here to the campus of Fort Valley State University.”

Reverend Warnock: “Hey, Fort Valley State.”

Caleesha Moore, 13WMAZ Macon: “Warnock’s speech aimed at students, reflecting on his own journey.”

Reverend Warnock: “And in addition to my perseverance and my discipline and hard work, somebody gave me some Pell Grants. Somebody gave me some low interest student loans. Somebody gave me a job.”

Caleesha Moore, 13WMAZ Macon: “He says he’s gotten millions of dollars for Georgia’s HBCUs and even asked President Joe Biden to do more with loan relief. That resonated with students like A.J. Thomas.”

A.J. Thomas, Fort Valley Student: “Senator Warnock has walked with crowds and talked with crowds, but he’s kept in touch so he’s been able to not lose his humble beginnings, so he can relate to those who don’t have it all”

Caleesha Moore, 13WMAZ Macon: “After Warnock addressed students, media were allowed to ask questions, discussing record early voter turnout and what that means for the election and the voters of Georgia.” 

Reverend Warnock: “I think the people of Georgia are fired up and they can see the differences between me and my opponent. I can tell you there’s no comparison, at all. Character matters and this is somebody who has demonstrated that he’s not ready for the job, he’s not fit.”

Caleesha Moore, 13WMAZ Macon: “All eyes are on the Senate race with Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker.” 

Reverend Warnock: “We’ll deal with things as they come. I think we may very well get a verdict on Tuesday, we’ll see, but the fact that people are turning out in record numbers is a great thing, I think it’s great for democracy,” he said. 

In the afternoon, Reverend Warnock hosted a Meet and Greet in Cuthbert. 

Later that evening, Reverend Warnock hosted a rally in Thomasville. 

WALB Atlanta: All eyes on the U.S Senate race in Georgia

• Senator Raphael Warnock held a rally in Thomasville on Tuesday to keep the rural population in mind.

• “After I stood here the last time, I won. We won. The people of Georgia I believe are going to send a senator back to Washington who understands the concerns of ordinary people,” Warnock said.

• Tamas says he thinks we are seeing record-breaking early voting numbers because there’s a lot on the line for both parties.

• “Georgia is a very divided state. We’re at a point where it’s really not nearly as Republican as it used to be. And it’s very heated right now because there’s so much at stake. Especially in terms of control over the United States Senate,” Tamas said.

• Senator Warnock is on a six-city tour in Georgia. Wednesday morning, he is scheduled to have a meet and greet in Valdosta.

• “One of the things that I’m very clear about is that I am a United States Senator for all of Georgia. And when I ran the last time, I spent a lot of time in rural Georgia,” Warnock said.

Watch WALB Albany’s Coverage HERE

Anchor, WALB Albany: “Senator Raphael Warnock is in Thomasville making a campaign stop, looking to gain more support for his reelection campaign against Herschel Walker.”

Anchor, WALB Albany: “Let’s listen to what the Senator has to say ahead of next week’s election.”

Reverend Warnock: “We are grateful for all of our public servants…I’m honored to work for you at the federal level, to provide resources at the federal level that then can be deployed at the state and the local level.”

Watch WCTV Thomasville’s Coverage HERE

Ben Kaplan, WALB Albany: “With just one week until election day, all eyes are on the Georgia U.S. Senate race, which could once again determine which party takes control of the Senate.”

Julie Montanaro, WALB Albany: “Incumbent Senator Raphael Warnock is in Thomasville right now campaigning for reelection. Savannah Kelly is in the Rose Garden and joins us live with more on his visit.”

Savannah Kelly, WALB Albany: “Warnock just arrived a few moments ago and is currently speaking here behind me with Georgia voters, and now he and his Republican opponent, Herschel Walker, are neck and neck according to recent polls, so both candidates really doing their best in this last week to try to rally voters ahead of the election. Voters I talked to today say they recognize the importance of these midterms. One woman said she’s optimistically scared, saying she’s hoping democrats do well but not really sure what to expect. Other people mentioned abortion access as one of their top issues and the reason for supporting Warnock out here today.”

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