Georgia Republican gubernatorial runoff candidate Brian Kemp goes on stage to declare victory against Casey Cagle during an election night party, Tuesday, July 24, 2018, in Athens, Ga.

Georgia Republican gubernatorial runoff candidate Brian Kemp goes on stage to declare victory against Casey Cagle during an election night party, Tuesday, July 24, 2018, in Athens, Ga.

On this edition of Political Rewind, Brian Kemp rolls to an overwhelming victory in the GOP runoff election for governor, and he’s already begun a blistering line of attacks against his Democratic opponent, Stacey Abrams. 

The Democratic Party will head to November with a slate led by women in races for governor, lieutenant governor and two high profile congressional seats.  No wonder the Georgia fall election will be one of the most watched in the nation.  Our panel weighs in on the dramatic results of the election and what to expect next.

 

Panelists:

AJC Lead Political Reporter Greg Bluestein

Clark Atlanta University Mass Media Arts Chair Nsenga Burton

Democratic Strategist Howard Franklin

Former WSB-TV Reporter Lori Geary

Republican Strategist Julianne Thompson

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