Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., center, smiles with Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., second from right, following a group portrait in Washington as the 116th Congress begins.

Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., center, smiles with Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., second from right, following a group portrait in Washington as the 116th Congress begins. / AP Photo

On this edition of Political Rewind, as the holiday season comes to an end and politicians and pundits wake from their long winter’s nap, what are the big stories that will drive the political agenda in 2019 both here in Georgia and in Washington?

And as Democrats take control of the United States House of Representatives, there is still no deal in sight to reopen the federal government. How is the shutdown being felt in Georgia and who are being hit the hardest? How will the political stalemate be resolved? 

Plus, the 116th United States Congress boasts a record number of women serving as representatives. How will the increase of female representatives both at the federal and state level impact our politics? 

 

Panelists:

Jim Galloway -- Lead Political Writer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Andra Gillespie -- Political Science Professor, Emory University

Jackie Cushman -- Republican Strategist

Michael Owens -- Cobb County Democratic Party Chair

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