Georgia GOP senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue released a forceful statement on Monday declaring their opposition to any potential renaming of the Atlanta Braves.
The statement follows news Sunday that the Cleveland Indians will join the Washington Redskins in dropping their 105-year-old moniker amid pressure from Native American groups who say the name and imagery is demeaning.
Activists are calling for the Braves to follow suit.
“We adamantly oppose any effort to rename the Atlanta Braves, one of our states most storied and successful sports franchises,” said Loeffler and Perdue, who are facing fierce re-election challenges which will decide the party that controls the Senate.