Iran DEAL! What’s in it? Plus Shocking Georgia Election Results

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson · Jun 17, 2026 · 32m · transcript

1. Georgia Election Discussion:

Focuses on the Republican primary for Georgia governor.

Ted Cruz discusses his endorsement of Rick Jackson over Burt Jones.

Jackson is portrayed as:

A self-made billionaire businessman

From a disadvantaged background (foster care, poverty)

A philanthropist supporting foster children and religious causes

Election Outcome:

Jackson wins the primary with about 52.6% vs. 47.4%.

Political Interpretation:

The win is:

A victory for conservative values

Strategically important for:

Keeping Georgia politically “red”

Influencing the U.S. Senate race

Cruz…