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Warnock sees Trump as anchor around Walker’s neck in Georgia runoff race

Democrat Sen. Raphael Warnock is betting that former President Donald Trump is so toxic in Georgia that he’s running a new ad that simply repeats the ex-president’s endorsement of Republican challenger Herschel Walker.

Trump-endorsed and Trump-inspired candidates fell short in high-profile midterm races in battleground states across the country — helping Democrats win marquee races and defend the Senate.

Democrats in Georgia are hoping for a similar outcome in the Dec. 6 runoff after Mr. Trump reiterated his support for Mr. Walker this week while announcing a 2024 presidential bid.

“We must all work very hard for a gentleman and a great person named Herschel Walker, a fabulous human being who loves our country and who will be a great United States senator,” Mr.