Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan’s decision to run for governor as a Democrat isn’t a stunt. He’s lined up a veteran campaign team, high-dollar donors and a statewide strategy for next year’s midterm.

But Duncan’s biggest challenge might not be money or organization. It’s trust. Can a white, former Republican who once backed abortion limits, voted to loosen gun restrictions and opposed Medicaid expansion convince Democrats he’s truly one of them?

Duncan’s early rollout showcased both his credibility and his challenge. He’s aiming at the middle of Georgia’s political map with well-honed opposition to Donald Trump, arguing that only he can beat a GOP “puppet” of the president.

But in a state where Black voters and progressives form the backbone of the Democratic coalition, Duncan’s crossove

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