Political Rewind: Out Of State But Not Out Of Mind, Walker Tops Poll For GOP Race Against Warnock

Credit: Sam Bermas-Dawes, GPB News

Tuesday on Political Rewind: New polling shows Herschel Walker is the best liked of the potential field among both Republicans and Democrats. The recent survey suggests the former football star would be the strongest Republican against incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock. But how does that dynamic change if Walker declares his candidacy?

The special redistricting session of the Georgia legislature could include measures from Gov. Brian Kemp to fight crime in metro Atlanta, which is sure to be a top issue in his reelection campaign. However, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and Speaker of the House David Ralston told GPB News redrawing the state’s political maps may leave little time for any other business this fall.

Plus, the Biden administration is facing criticism for what immigration advocates see as failures to address significant problems at the border.

Panelists:

Tamar Hallerman — Senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Mariela Romero — Community empowerment director, Univision

Julianne Thompson — Republican strategist

Rep. Teri Anulewicz — State representative (D-Smyrna)