Georgia GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker launched a statewide ad accusing Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of running a “nasty, dishonest campaign” shortly after a story broke alleging Walker encouraged and paid for a woman’s abortion.
In the 30-second television spot, Walker says Warnock has portrayed him in a false light over his past struggles with mental health, adding that “by the grace of God,” he has overcome it.
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“Raphael Warnock’s running a nasty, dishonest campaign — perfect for Washington. The reverend doesn’t even tell my full story, my true story,” Walker says in the clip.
“As everyone knows, I had a real battle with mental health. I even wrote a book about it. And by the grace of God, I’ve overcome it. Warnock’s a preacher who doesn’t tell the truth. He doesn’t even believe in redemption,” he added. “I’m Herschel Walker, saved by grace, and I approve this message.”
The commercial comes as the candidates are locked in a heated battle for the coveted Senate seat, with Warnock supporters releasing ads hitting Walker for allegedly threatening his ex-wife with a gun more than a decade ago, in addition to other controversies.
The Walker campaign, for its part, has seized on allegations by Warnock’s ex-wife, who claimed the senator ran over her foot with a car. Warnock has denied any wrongdoing.
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Recent polls show the candidates in a tight race, with Warnock up 3 points over Walker in an InsiderAdvantage-FOX 5 survey.
Walker has been embattled in a string of controversies since launching his bid for the upper chamber, with the Daily Beast reporting the abortion allegations on Monday evening. Walker has vehemently denied that he paid the woman to undergo the procedure.
Since the scandal broke, the Walker campaign has brought in thousands in donations.
