From left: incumbent U.S. Rep. Karen Handel, candidate for lieutenant governor, Sarah Riggs Amico, candidate for governor Stacey Abrams.

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From left: incumbent U.S. Rep. Karen Handel, candidate for lieutenant governor, Sarah Riggs Amico, candidate for governor Stacey Abrams.

On this edition of Political Rewind, there are an unprecedented number of women running for office this year, and a majority of Americans are happy to see the increase.

The latest poll from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution provides clues about the influential powers of President Donald Trump and Gov. Nathan Deal. Who is seen as more favorable in the state and how will that influence Brian Kemp’s campaigning strategy?

Plus, a federal judge will hear arguments over the controversial lawsuit aimed at forcing the use of paper ballots in the state's November elections.

 

Panelists:

Jim Galloway – Lead Writer, AJC Political Insider

Heath Garrett – Republican Strategist

Brenda Lopez – Democratic State Repetitive

Amy Steigerwalt – Politics Professor, Georgia State University