DEKALB COUNTY — A controversial campaign strategy in the race to become Georgia’s next governor is getting heated.
Dozens of protesters surrounded Republican gubernatorial candidate Michael Williams’ campaign bus Wednesday afternoon.
The bus -- dubbed the "Deportation Bus" -- has been met with mixed reaction over the past few days.
It made an appearance Wednesday in Clarkston, where supporters and protesters were waiting.
Williams said the protesters forced him to cancel an event Wednesday in Athens.
We're watching debates between both sides of the immigration argument as everyone waits for the arrival of the gubernatorial candidate's Deportation Bus. pic.twitter.com/CxnWBHrBER
— Richard Elliot (@RElliotWSB) May 16, 2018
There are Michael Williams supporters here, too. But they're outnumbered by immigration supporters. pic.twitter.com/xdeTSxBqnL
— Richard Elliot (@RElliotWSB) May 16, 2018
A large crowd of counter demonstrators has surrounded Michael Williams' Deportation Bus tour. Williams has not come out of his RV. His staff is shuttling reporters inside. pic.twitter.com/DPdKDvhTls
— Richard Elliot (@RElliotWSB) May 16, 2018
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