Billy Linville on Why He’s Backing Rick Jackson Over Keisha Lance Bottoms

Greg Bluestein talks with longtime Democratic strategist Billy Linville about his decision to cross party lines and support Republican Rick Jackson for governor. Linville argues that Keisha Lance Bottoms’ record as Atlanta mayor makes her unfit to lead Georgia. He also explains his effort to organize Democrats and independents behind Jackson and why he believes metro Atlanta voters could be pivotal.

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