Georgia Gov Brian Kemp did not back down to Trump's demand

[T]he governor is set to announce Kelly Loeffler, a wealthy finance executive who will be just the second woman to serve the state in the Senate, as [outgoing Sen. Johnny] Isakson’s replacement Wednesday. She faces the challenging task of proving herself as a sufficiently conservative ally of President Donald Trump — a distraction for a candidate Republicans hope can win back some of the suburban voters who have fled the GOP in the Trump era.

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Loeffler and Kemp are confronting vocal criticism from anti-abortion leaders, conservative media figures and other Trump allies who wanted an attack dog for the president in the seat — particularly with a possible impeachment trial looming in the new senator's first days.

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Senate Republicans have rallied behind Loeffler, with Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calling her a “terrific appointment,” and the National Republican Senatorial Committee promising her the full backing of incumbency as she runs in a special election in November alongside first-term Sen. David Perdue.

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But that support came after a sustained attack from conservatives, who preferred Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) for the nomination. Anti-abortion groups questioned Loeffler’s credentials, and conservative media, including Sean Hannity of Fox News, attacked Kemp and promoted Collins on TV and radio.

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Others say Kemp erred by taking the selection process public. By accepting applications through online portal open for nearly two months, Kemp had hoped to create transparency. But his preference for Loeffler — a Republican mega-donor who only applied hours before the portal closed — has only raised more questions.

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Trump is among those who’ve raised concerns. During a tense White House meeting last month, Trump pointed out to Kemp that Georgia is full of well-known Republicans who’d demonstrated an ability to survive politically.

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Loeffler's appointment amounts to an 11-month audition for the seat. In the special election next November, all candidates will run on the ballot together, regardless of party. If no candidate wins a majority, the top two finishers will meet in a runoff in January 2021.

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Democrats have yet to rally behind a candidate for the seat after several high profile Democrats passed. Matt Lieberman, the son of former Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.), is the only one running, but several Democrats are considering their options and have been waiting to see whom Kemp would appoint. It’s unlikely other Democrats will announce bids until early next year to maximize attention and fundraising.

  Politico

...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.

UPDATE 1/9/20:  She's back in the news.  And not in a good way.