Fani Willis will be out of a job sooner or later and in any number of ways. She is likely to be disqualified from the Trump case. She could then face disbarment for lying under oath, or she could face criminal charges for the misappropriation of county and or federal funds. Another possibility is now also in play. She has attracted competition for this year’s reelection campaign as other candidates smell blood in the water.
Democrat Christian Wise Smith, an Atlanta prosecutor who previously ran for district attorney against Willis in 2020. On Friday he filed papers so that he can run against Willis in November. Republican Atlanta attorney Courtney Kramer also qualified to run against Willis, according to the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office.
Wise told CBS News:
“Running for public office is not a decision I take lightly. I am heavily considering the options as I aim to reach a final determination on my candidacy – ultimately, I only want what is best for the citizens of Fulton County. Should I decide to launch my campaign officially, my team is prepared to take all the necessary steps.”
Willis filed her paperwork for her reelection bid this week and she warned opponents that they had better come ready to fight. I don’t know if she means in the election or whether she will convene a grand jury in order to bring bogus charges in an attempt at election interference. I can see the bogus charges hold the edge as she is in the middle of sabotaging her campaign with lies and just plain silly remarks.
VISIT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELWillis defeated incumbent Paul Howard Jr. 71.7% to 28.3 % in the August 2020 Democratic primary runoff, according to Ballotpedia. Smith ranked third in the June primary.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis will have a challenger in her re-election bid. So does Judge Scott McAfee. pic.twitter.com/IW0xJIChOV
— Sam Gringlas (@gringsam) March 8, 2024
Smith pledged to hold “racist hate groups and White Supremacists” accountable during his 2020 campaign, where his platform included stopping the death penalty, decriminalizing drug possession and eliminating cash bail, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
“My opponents can’t even say the words white supremacy,” Smith said in a May 2020 campaign video. Smith is also the founder of an organization called the National Social Justice Alliance.
We need leaders who aren't afraid to call out white supremacy. If we want different, we have to vote different. #Justiceforall #gapol pic.twitter.com/LUFnEF8w9Q
— Christian Wise Smith (@chriswisesmith) May 19, 2022
“I ran the first progressive campaign in the State of Georgia for Fulton County District Attorney (Atlanta) to transform the justice system into one that values people over conviction rates,” Smith’s LinkedIn profile states in reference to his 2020 campaign. “We started a movement by earning 23% of the vote….over 35 Thousdand [sic] votes! We’re still fighting for true justice and equality. The Revolution is Now. WISEUP.”
Judge Scott McAfee is expected to rule soon on the motion to disqualify Willis.
The district attorney’s office, Kramer and Smith did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
