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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
John F. Kennedy the latest lawmaker to announce run for Georgia's lieutenant governor
The race for lieutenant governor got a little more crowded on Monday as Macon Republican state Sen. John Kennedy announced he's a candidate. So far, one Democrat and two Republicans have thrown their hat into the race, but that number will probably change. Kennedy is currently the president pro tem of the Senate and told Channel 2's Richard Elliot that he's concerned about the economy, public safety, and education. He thinks he can stand out from other republican candidates. 'The difference though, I think how I distinguish myself, is that I want to make sure that folks understand that it's not just been about rhetoric. It's about results, and that I have not been one to shy away from a tough fight,' Kennedy said. Dahlonega Republican state Sen. Steve Gooch is also running for lieutenant governor. TRENDING STORIES: Governor's office said it will start issuing special tax refund checks this week 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Dwight Eubanks diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer 'Nursing imposters': Man impersonating healthcare worker arrested, officials say 'My record has been one of the most Conservative senators in the state Senate,' Gooch said. He wants to eliminate state income tax and crack down on illegal immigration. He thinks he can differentiate himself from other Republicans. 'Quite frankly, I'm going to differentiate myself from him and any other candidate in the race just simply by running on my record,' Gooch told Elliot. Atlanta state Sen. Josh McLaurin is the lone Democrat in the race. 'I think that's what's happening now, is we're having a crisis of confidence,' McLaurin said. He wants to expand Medicaid and restore reproductive rights. He also believes voters are exhausted by red-hot political rhetoric and want something else. 'I think what voters really want to see is political courage. People want leaders who will stand with saying what's right even if it's unpopular, to live the courage of their convictions,' McLaurin said. We are still 11 months away from the primaries and more than a year from the general election, so expect to see more candidates throw their hats into the ring.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Former PM Liz Truss joins bare-knuckle fight thug who battered OAP to launch his whiskey – and even copies catchphrase
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LAUNCH party guest of honour Liz Truss happily joined in as a thug plugged his Irish whiskey. Bare-knuckle fighter Dougie Joyce attacked a man of 78 in a bar and has links to gangsters, while Truss hopes for a political comeback. 6 Liz Truss happily joined in as thug Dougie Joyce plugged his Irish whiskey Credit: Instagram 6 Joyce proudly handed Truss a bottle of the booze for a promotional video Credit: Instagram 6 Ex-PM Truss beams next to bare-knuckle fighter Dougie Joyce Credit: Instagram Joyce proudly handed her a bottle of the booze for a promotional video. He said his catchphrase: 'Just remember, Dougie Joyce loves ya.' The ex-PM then held up the spirit and beamed: 'Liz Truss loves you.' Last night, a source close to guest-of-honour Truss insisted she had not been paid to appear at last month's event at non-league Scunthorpe United's stadium. But that raised further questions over her apparent lack of judgment as she is considering a comeback to frontline politics. READ MORE ON LIZ TRUSS TRUSS ME I studied with Liz Truss but became a dominatrix - we make a fortune in this job One source said: 'Liz Truss either doesn't understand the implications or doesn't care. Either way this is a serious lapse. 'Aggressive and violent man' 'She's a former Prime Minister and has to be extremely careful who she associates herself with. 'You have to wonder if anyone did the due diligence.' Joyce, who has links to the notorious Gooch gang, was captured on CCTV attacking the widower. He was seen shouting and pointing at his victim before unleashing three vicious blows. Joyce was jailed for 19 months by Manchester crown court in November 2023. At the time, Det Con Natalie Hollows said: 'Joyce is an aggressive and violent man. Liz Truss storms off stage after lettuce banner appears behind her during speech in awkward prank 'Joyce was wearing a large gold pyramid-style ring, causing significant injury.' Joyce later used a smuggled phone to film himself laughing in his prison cell. The 36-year-old married dad of three was handed a further 13-month sentence for violent disorder following a fight at a wake involving a rival family. It was a great honour to have former Prime Minister Liz Truss as a special guest. Dougie Joyce Traveller Joyce, who once boasted he would be 'the next Tyson Fury', is a cousin of Big Fat Gypsy Wedding star Paddy Doherty — and was involved in a 2011 fight which saw part of Paddy's ear chewed off. Joyce, of Salford, now claims to have since turned his life around and says he is doing charity work. He wrote on Instagram of his launch for Joyce's Irish Whiskey: 'It was a great honour to have former Prime Minister Liz Truss as a special guest. 6 A source close to Truss insisted she had not been paid to appear alongside Joyce Credit: Instagram 6 Bare-knuckle fighter Joyce attacked a man of 78 in a bar Credit: SWNS 6 Liz Truss was Prime Minister in 2022, lasting 49 days Credit: PA 'Having her there truly meant a lot and added a distinguished touch to the occasion.' Last night he declined to comment. A spokesman for Truss — who lasted 49 days in No10 in 2022 — said: 'She attended the event to support the people working to regenerate the town and Scunthorpe FC.' At the weekend Truss, 49, appeared at a conference in Hungary with its PM Viktor Orban, a stooge of Russia's Vladimir Putin. Last year she was accused of 'propagating conspiracy theories' during a trip to the US. And she was criticised for taking part in an interview with President Donald Trump's controversial ex-strategist Steve Bannon — remaining silent as he praised far right activist Tommy Robinson as a 'hero'.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Former PM Liz Truss joins bare-knuckle fight thug who battered OAP to launch his whiskey – and even copies catchphrase
LAUNCH party guest of honour Liz Truss happily joined in as a thug plugged his Irish whiskey. Bare-knuckle fighter 6 Liz Truss happily joined in as thug Dougie Joyce plugged his Irish whiskey Credit: Instagram 6 Joyce proudly handed Truss a bottle of the booze for a promotional video Credit: Instagram 6 Ex-PM Truss beams next to bare-knuckle fighter Dougie Joyce Credit: Instagram Joyce proudly handed her a bottle of the booze for a promotional video. He said his catchphrase: 'Just remember, Dougie Joyce loves ya.' The ex-PM then held up the spirit and beamed: 'Liz Truss loves you.' Last night, a source close to guest-of-honour Truss insisted she had not been paid to appear at last month's event at non-league But that raised further questions over her apparent lack of judgment as she is considering a comeback to frontline politics. READ MORE ON LIZ TRUSS One source said: 'Liz Truss either doesn't understand the implications or doesn't care. Either way this is a serious lapse. 'Aggressive and violent man' 'She's a 'You have to wonder if anyone did the due diligence.' Joyce, who has links to the notorious Gooch gang, was captured on CCTV Most read in The Sun He was seen shouting and pointing at his victim before unleashing three vicious blows. Joyce was jailed for 19 months by Manchester crown court in November 2023. At the time, Det Con Natalie Hollows said: 'Joyce is an aggressive and violent man. Liz Truss storms off stage after lettuce banner appears behind her during speech in awkward prank 'Joyce was wearing a large gold pyramid-style ring, causing significant injury.' Joyce later used a smuggled phone to film himself laughing in his prison cell. The 36-year-old married dad of three was handed a further 13-month sentence for violent disorder following a fight at a wake involving a rival family. It was a great honour to have former Prime Minister Liz Truss as a special guest. Dougie Joyce Traveller Joyce, who once boasted he would be 'the next Tyson Fury', is a cousin of Big Fat Gypsy Wedding star Paddy Doherty — and was involved in a 2011 fight which saw part of Paddy's ear chewed off. Joyce, of Salford, now claims to have since turned his life around and says he is doing charity work. He wrote on Instagram of his launch for Joyce's Irish Whiskey: 'It was a great honour to have former Prime Minister Liz Truss as a special guest. 6 A source close to Truss insisted she had not been paid to appear alongside Joyce Credit: Instagram 6 Bare-knuckle fighter Joyce attacked a man of 78 in a bar Credit: SWNS 6 Liz Truss was Prime Minister in 2022, lasting 49 days Credit: PA 'Having her there truly meant a lot and added a distinguished touch to the occasion.' Last night he declined to comment. A spokesman for Truss — who At the weekend Truss, 49, appeared at a conference in Last year she was accused of 'propagating conspiracy theories' during a trip to the US. And she was criticised for taking part in an interview with President Donald Trump's controversial ex-strategist Steve Bannon — remaining silent as he praised far right activist Tommy Robinson as a 'hero'.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
LIV Golf star quits US Open qualifying after just 15 holes after Rory McIlroy dig
Talor Gooch, the top earner of LIV Golf, has been vocal about the challenges of gaining access to major championships on the breakaway tour. However, his recent attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open was unsuccessful. The Oklahoma-born golfer joined the LIV circuit as a founding member in 2022 and quickly made a name for himself. He clinched the individual championship in 2023 after securing three tournament victories, making him the leader of LIV's all-time money list with more than $62 million in on-course earnings. However, his profitable stint with LIV has had its drawbacks. The 33-year-old has missed six out of the last eight major championships due to his drop in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR). READ MORE: Liverpool confirm another departure as Anfield set for major change after 54 years READ MORE: Florian Wirtz could grab iconic Liverpool shirt number if he completes blockbuster transfer As LIV is not sanctioned by the OWGR, its players do not earn ranking points from its tournaments. This issue came to light when Scottie Scheffler's wife asked a caddie a revealing question that exposed her true feelings about him. Once ranked 31st in the world and on an upward trajectory, Gooch now sits at No. 1556 in the world rankings, reports the Mirror US. His low ranking has limited his options for qualifying for majors. For the U.S. Open and The Open Championship, he must compete in fiercely contested 36-hole qualifiers to secure one of the last spots in the field. Special invitations have been his only chance of participating in The Masters and the PGA Championship, both of which he missed this year. Gooch has been hesitant to attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open and The Open. He famously stated last year that he had no interest in competing in U.S. Open qualifying to secure a spot at Pinehurst No. 2, and his public comments have made it clear that he feels his performances on LIV should have earned him more chances to play in majors. Other LIV players have adopted a very different approach. Sergio Garcia has taken part in qualifiers whenever possible, while Joaquin Niemann has made a determined effort to participate in as many tournaments on other tours as he can - something that has caught the attention of the top brass at Augusta National and resulted in the Chilean receiving special invitations for the past two editions of The Masters. In contrast, Gooch only played in four tournaments outside of his LIV schedule in 2024. To his credit, Gooch did attempt to qualify for next month's U.S. Open at Oakmont. He was in the line-up for the final qualifying event at Bent Tree Country Club in Dallas, Texas, on Monday. However, he only lasted 15 holes before withdrawing from the event. At the time, Gooch was one-over-par, leaving him with a challenging task of climbing the leaderboard and securing one of the seven available spots at Oakmont over his remaining 21 holes. Fellow LIV member Carlos Ortiz was among the seven players who secured their places at Oakmont. While it's not confirmed if an injury influenced his decision to withdraw, fans on social media didn't hold back in ridiculing him, promptly recalling his remarks from a February 2024 interview with Australian Golf Digest. Gooch had controversially suggested that major wins might be devalued without the presence of some LIV members. "If Rory McIlroy goes and completes his Grand Slam without some of the best players in the world, there's just going to be an asterisk," he said. "It's just the reality. I think everybody wins whenever the majors figure out a way to get the best players in the world there." Currently ranked 20th in the LIV Golf standings after seven tournaments, Gooch is set to play in the upcoming LIV Golf Virginia following his season-high third-place finish at LIV Golf Korea earlier this month.
Newsweek
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Talor Gooch Asterisk Notion Surfaces after Quitting US Open Qualifying
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In the world of golf, Rory McIlroy has achieved something close to GOAT status. As one of the sport's biggest names, anything he does or chooses not to do becomes headline news. Just like his recent decision to avoid speaking to the media for four consecutive days, despite being known for his strong opinions. That happened during the second major at Quail Hollow, where the green jacket winner had an unimpressive finish. Now, all eyes turn to the U.S. Open next month. But if McIlroy does win the event, there might be an "asterisk beside it," per LIV Golf's Talor Gooch. Talor Gooch walks out of U.S. Open qualifying On May 19th, Talor Gooch abruptly walked off the course for U.S. Open qualifying with three holes to play. He earned a DNF, as he likely knew advancing was beyond his reach. Golf fans wasted no time mocking him, especially given his previous "asterisk" comment about McIlroy. INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 02: Talor Gooch of Smash GC on10th hole on day one of LIV Golf Korea at Jack Nicklaus GC Korea on May 02, 2025 in Incheon, South Korea. (Photo by... INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 02: Talor Gooch of Smash GC on10th hole on day one of LIV Golf Korea at Jack Nicklaus GC Korea on May 02, 2025 in Incheon, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) More Getty Images Back in 2024, when McIlroy was still chasing his Masters victory to complete the career Grand Slam, Gooch was quick to suggest that if he won, it would come with an "asterisk." Here's the full Gooch quote: "If Rory McIlroy goes and completes his [career] grand slam without some of the best players in the world, there's just going to be an asterisk. It's just the reality. I think everybody wins whenever the majors figure out a way to get the best players in the world there." Although McIlroy later gave Gooch the "benefit of the doubt", the comment sent the golf world into a frenzy, and now, the conversation has reignited. Gooch becomes a laughing stock among golf fans As soon as the news broke, fans flooded social media with reactions. NUCLR Golf posted on X: "This year's U.S. Open will have an asterisk beside it as LIV Golf star Talor Gooch will not be in the field after walking off the course with 3 holes to play at final qualifying. He DNF." 🚨*️⃣🇺🇸 #NEW — This year's U.S. Open will have an asterisk beside it as LIV Golf star Talor Gooch will not be in the field after walking off the course with 3 holes to play at final qualifying. He DNF. — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) May 20, 2025 One user responded with an iconic meme GIF from Goodfellas, while others pointed out Gooch's lack of major success: "He has 1 career win (RSM Classic) when he played on tour." Compared to other players who successfully qualify for majors, Gooch's record doesn't stack up. Another fan sarcastically referenced Greg Norman's past praise of Gooch, posting: "Best iron player in the game over last 20 years, they said." The result? Heavy criticism of Norman for his exaggerated claims. And the roasting didn't stop there! One golf fan hilariously posted: "Can't call yourself a major if Talor's not in the field." All told, McIlroy moved into legendary status last month while Gooch remains mostly irrelevant in the golf world. More Golf: Lefty Forced to Eat His Words after Scottie Scheffler Wins PGA Championship
