David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler fly to Augusta

David Perdue shakes hands with ninth-grader Jeffery Fraizer at his campaign stop at the Daniel Field Airport on Highland Ave. in Augusta. (photo by Haley Knight)

By Haley Knight and Rakiyah Lenon |
Editor-in-chief and staff writer

United States Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler held campaign stops at Daniel Field Airport on Highland Avenue and Augusta Regional Airport on Aviation Way in Augusta on Monday, Nov. 2, the day before the presidential election.

Loeffler arrived in Augusta late Monday morning and spoke with supporters and the press.

GA Senator Kelly Loeffler delivered remarks and answered questions from reporters. (photo by Rakiyah Lenon)

Loeffler delivered remarks about the significance of the city of Augusta and the encouraged the community to vote.

“…The American Dream is on the ballot tomorrow–November 3rd. That’s why we have to get out and vote,” Loeffler said.

When asked why she came to visit Augusta the day before the election, Loeffler said: “Augusta is incredibly important to our state.”

She explained how the city is a point of focus Masters Tournament, economic reasons, cyber security and the medical district.

“The world is going to be tuning in to Augusta next week as we host the Masters,” she said. “It’s vitally important that Georgians know the importance of Augusta here in our economy,” she added.

Loeffler also mentioned one of the local hospitals.

“Augusta University Hospital has been a leader in telemedicine,” Loeffler said.

Loeffler then spoke with supporters before boarding her plane to attend her next events.

Later in the afternoon, Perdue walked off the plane at Daniel Field Airport with his wife Bonnie Perdue and members of his staff into the crowd of admirers before making his to the podium where he delivered a short message on the importance of his previous years in office, the presidential election and voting.

Perdue exits the plane to say hello to the gathered crowd of his supporters. (photo by Haley Knight)

“What’s important in this race is that we get out and vote,” said Perdue.

Perdue then introduced his campaign chair who also gave remarks.

Ninth-grader Jeffery Fraizer attended the campaign along with his grandmother Susan Fraizer.

Jeffrey Fraizer displays a Trump supporting flag while his grandmother, Susan Fraizer, looks on. (photo by Haley Knight)

“I like Perdue! I hate political ads that tear each other apart. I think he has been good,” said Susan. “I like Trump. He’s been good for our country,” she added.

Congressman Rick W. Allen of the 12th District of Georgia attended the campaign as well. Allen spoke on the direction of Georgia as a state.

“It’s changing, but so are the people,” he said.

Congressman Rick Allen shows is support for Perdue by attending his campaign stop in Augusta. (photo by Haley Knight)