Georgia Republican Proves Money Can Counter a Trump Endorsement

Healthcare entrepreneur Rick Jackson spent over $100 million of his own wealth to defeat Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Georgia's June 16 Republican primary runoff. His victory in a closed race—where only Republicans vote—raises a key question: can sheer spending drown out a presidential endorsement? Jackson now faces a different test: whether primary firepower translates to strength against Democrats in November.