ATHENS, Ga.—At former football star Herschel Walker’s political rally, the Heisman Trophy winner bartered gridiron fame for political momentum.
Around 90 people who straddled the line between “fan” and “supporter” attended the rally, some wearing football jerseys with gameday makeup. Several said they planned to attend the University of Georgia football game after the rally.
“We’re not doing autographs, only photos,” a campaign official reminded the long line of supporters gathering after the event.
“We want the A-team,” Walker told the crowd. The Democrats are the C-team, he added.
Running for the Endzone
Besides Walker, Georgia Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Burt Jones, candidate for agricultural commissioner Tyler Harper, and House representative candidate Mike Collins appeared at the event. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) also appeared, emphasizing how Walker’s election could flip the Senate to Republican leadership….