The message uses racist, anti-Semitic and other offensive language to describe Winfrey, Abrams and their supporters. The caller says a website called TheRoadToPower.com paid for the message.
>> Listen to the audio here (WARNING: Offensive language.)
Klaus spoke to WSB-TV political analyst Bill Crane about who is behind the disturbing message and whether it is legal.
“The Road to Power is a national white supremacist organization that’s had a blog on with the same name for about six months," Crane said.
Crane said the calls are protected as free speech.
Both gubernatorial candidates have denounced the message.
Secretary of State Brian Kemp said, in part: “This automated call is absolutely disgusting. I stand against any person or organization that peddles this type of unbridled hate and unapologetic bigotry.”
A spokeswoman with Abrams’ campaign wrote: “These automated calls are being sent into homes just days before President Trump arrives, reminding voters exactly which political party is promoting a climate that champions this kind of vile, poisonous thinking.”
Crane said the call is by far the worst he's seen, but he does not believe it will have any significant impact on who gets the job at the Capitol.
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