State GOP Takes Drastic Action Against Former Lt. Gov.

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The Georgia Republican Party has expelled former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, citing his support for Democrats and alleged disloyalty to the GOP.

At a Glance

Georgia GOP unanimously voted to expel former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan on January 6.
Duncan accused of endorsing Democrats, including Biden and Harris for 2024.
Resolution bans Duncan from GOP events and prohibits him from running as a Republican.
Duncan criticized the decision as “silly posturing” on social media.

Georgia GOP Takes Unprecedented Action

The Georgia Republican Party’s State Executive Committee has taken a bold step by unanimously voting to expel former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan from the party. The decision, finalized on January 6, comes after accusations that Duncan undermined GOP candidates and endorsed Democratic opponents, including President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election.

The resolution passed by the committee is far-reaching in its consequences for Duncan. It not only bans him from all Georgia Republican Party properties and events but also prohibits him from qualifying as a candidate for the Georgia Republican Party. Furthermore, his past GOP nominations have been expunged from party records.

The Georgia Republican Party’s State Executive Committee has unanimously voted to expel former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan from any future involvement with the party. https://t.co/JW6UeiuLsd

— FOX 5 Atlanta (@FOX5Atlanta) January 7, 2025

Accusations of Disloyalty and Undermining

The Georgia GOP’s decision stems from a series of actions by Duncan that the party views as detrimental to its interests. Duncan allegedly undermined candidates such as Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Senate candidate Herschel Walker. His public endorsement of President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential race was seen as a significant breach of party loyalty.

“Geoff Duncan is hereby expelled from the Georgia Republican Party,” the resolution states. “We have demanded that Duncan cease calling himself a ‘Republican’ and using his false credential as a ‘Republican’ to undermine and sabotage the Republican Party and its candidates.”

The party also accuses Duncan of making false and exaggerated claims about his education and career. As a CNN commentator, he allegedly used his Republican title to attack the party, further straining his relationship with the GOP.

Duncan’s Response and Background

Duncan has not remained silent in the face of his expulsion. He took to social media to criticize the decision, questioning the party’s priorities and calling the move “silly posturing.” His response highlights the ongoing tension between party loyalty and individual political beliefs.

“Hard to believe this is a good use of time for a party that’s only got a limited amount of time to figure out mass deportations, world peace, and global tariffs. Learn how to take a victory lap not light another dumpster fire @JoshMcKoon” – Geoff Duncan

Duncan’s rift with the party can be traced back to the aftermath of the 2020 election. Along with Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, Duncan did not support former President Trump’s claims of election fraud. This stance marked the beginning of his divergence from the party line.

Implications for the GOP

The expulsion of Geoff Duncan from the Georgia Republican Party underscores the ongoing struggle within the GOP to maintain party unity while navigating differing opinions on key issues and figures. While some party members may view this action as necessary to preserve party integrity, others might see it as a sign of intolerance for dissenting voices within the Republican ranks.

“By his pattern of conduct, Duncan has forfeited any claim to being even a nominal ‘Republican,'” the state party’s executive committee declared.

As the 2024 election cycle approaches, this incident may serve as a litmus test for party loyalty within the GOP, potentially influencing how other Republican figures navigate their relationships with the party and its leadership. The long-term effects of such actions on party unity and voter perception remain to be seen.