ATLANTA — Republican Gov. Brian Kemp is holding a 10-point lead over Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams, according to a poll released this week.
But on spending and taxes, abortion, and gun rights, most respondents to the same survey sided with Abrams’ positions.
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