ATLANTA — For much of the past two years, U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock took extraordinary steps to steer clear of President Joe Biden as he waged a reelection campaign. On Sunday, a second term safely in hand, the two stood side-by-side at Warnock’s church.
The president’s trip to Atlanta, billed by the White House as more “sermon” than stump speech, serves as a reminder of the political realities of running for office in a battleground state. Aides to both men say their relationship remains close.
But it also underscores Georgia’s relevance in the brewing 2024 race as Biden prepares for a likely quest for a second term and seeks to recreate the political coalition that helped both Democrats win tough election battles.
