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Governor Kemp Speaks At Georgia GOP Convention on June 5, 2021

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Political Rewind: Brian Kemp's communications director Cody Hall talks 2022 strategy

Wednesday on Political Rewind: As the incumbent governor, Brian Kemp is running a tight campaign based on what he's accomplished over the last four years. Kemp campaign communications director Cody Hall joins the panel to break down their strategy for a rematch against Stacey Abrams.

September 21, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
The line to vote at the Bonaire Middle School precinct in Houston County.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: New poll gives GOP edge; Trump targets Fani Willis in new statement; Hyundai plant

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A new poll shows a toss-up between Walker and Warnock and a wider lead for Gov. Brian Kemp over Stacey Abrams. Our panel analyzes the results. Plus, the latest on the Fulton County special grand jury and an update on Hyundai's plant in Southeast Georgia.

September 20, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Queen Elizabeth's funeral

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Political Rewind: Queen Elizabeth's funeral; Forsyth GOP cancels protest; Walker lowers expectations

Monday on Political Rewind: In a flyer for a now-canceled anti-Abrams protest, the Forsyth County GOP warn that Democrats were "crossing over our county border." Some say the move was a reminder of the county's racist history. Plus, Walker paints himself as an underdog ahead of the debate with Warnock. 

September 19, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
David Ralston

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Political Rewind: Ralston calls for unity; 1st District race; Credit card companies to track guns

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The Department of Justice has issued dozens of subpoenas. Could the investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election focus on Georgia? Plus, state House Speaker Ralston says political rhetoric is too heated. Meanwhile, major credit card companies will start categorizing gun sales.

September 13, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Abortion law threatens business; Domestic abuse in ads; Hispanic voters ignored

Thursday on Political Rewind: Business leaders say Georgia's new abortion law puts them at a competitive disadvantage. Meanwhile, the Warnock and Walker campaigns spar with ads alleging domestic abuse. Plus, Latino voters are a powerful voting bloc, but are elected politicians listening to them?

 

September 08, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
GOP and Democrats rally at events over the weekend.

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Political Rewind: Dems and GOP rally over the weekend; Student loans debate; Sandra Deal's memorial

Monday on Political Rewind: President Biden's decision to forgive student loan debt sparked a backlash from conservatives and enjoyed wide support from his base. Plus, state Democrats rally at a convention in Columbus while Gov. Kemp headlines a GOP fish fry in Perry. And we talk of the legacy of former first lady Sandra Deal.

August 29, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
In this Saturday, June 13, 2020 file photo, "RIP Rayshard" is spray-painted on a sign as flames engulf a Wendy's restaurant where Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by police in Atlanta. Three people have been indicted on arson charges in the burning of the Wendy’s restaurant in Atlanta where a police officer fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in June 2020.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Officers acquitted in Rayshard Brook's killing; Remembering Sandra Deal

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Fulton County prosecutors have lambasted Gov. Brian Kemp's efforts to avoid testifying before the grand jury investigating election interference in 2020. Plus, a shooting rampage in Midtown left two dead and has once again made guns an election-year issue. And we look at the life and legacy of former Georgia's former first lady Sandra Deal. But first: Two officers were acquitted of the murder of Rayshard Brooks. 

August 24, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Rulings rain down on Medicaid, water at polling places, and Sen. Graham's subpoena

Monday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp's Medicaid expansion with a work requirement has been approved by a federal judge. Sen. Lindsey Graham's order to appear in Fulton County has been temporarily blocked. And a judge refused to stay a ban on distributing food and water at polling places. 

August 22, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Sen. Lindsey Graham

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Political Rewind: Sen. Graham must testify; Abrams appeals to Black men; Mar-a-Lago warrant unsealed

Monday on Political Rewind: Barring another delay, Rudy Giuliani is scheduled to appear before the Fulton Co. special grand jury this week.  Plus, Abrams proposes legalizing gambling to fund education. But first, a federal judge rejects Lindsey Graham's appeal in a Fulton County probe. #gapol

August 15, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Gambling

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Abrams moves to legalize gambling; Kemp to push tax breaks; Mar-a-Lago fallout

Wednesday on Political Rewind: As both Kemp and Abrams turn to economic issues, Kemp plans to unveil a tax refund for Georgians, funded by the state's surplus. And while much about the Mar-a-Lago search is unknown, GOP figures nationwide are using it to motivate their base. But first, Greg Bluestein provides a breaking update from the Abrams campaign.

 

August 10, 2022
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  • Natalie Mendenhall and
  • Chase McGee
U.S. Rep. Buddy Darden joins the panel.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Former Rep. Buddy Darden on panel; Kemp ties Abrams to Biden; Back-to-school time

Monday on Political Rewind:  Former U.S. Rep. Buddy Darden joins the panel as we discuss nationwide inflation. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp attempts to tie Stacey Abrams to President Biden's economic policies. But Abrams isn't backing away from Biden, despite his low approval ratings. Plus, the State Ethics Commission investigates Abrams' 2018 campaign.

August 01, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Gov. Kemp and Stacey Abrams.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Polls show Georgians worried about direction of country; Split-ticket voting

Wednesday on Political Rewind: A new poll from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution shows 78% of Georgians think the country is headed in the wrong direction. Polls also show Kemp over Abrams and Warnock over Walker. Plus, state Republicans are challenging voter registrations and training poll volunteers statewide. 

July 27, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Fani Willis

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Fulton probe heats up; Abrams clears stance on defunding police; Pain of inflation

Monday on Political Rewind: The Fulton County election probe issued letters to state Sen. Burt Jones and Georgia GOP chair David Shafer informing them that they could face criminal charges. House Speaker David Ralston was called to testify last week as Sen. Lindsey Graham looks to avoid the stand. 

July 18, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp preempts the ability of the state's cities and counties from mandating the wearing of masks.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: New COVID relief funding, Kemp and Abrams tied in polls and financing

Friday on Political Rewind: With an additional $2 billion in COVID relief in hand, Gov. Brian Kemp is eyeballing budget options that make him more appealing to voters this November. Plus, close ties in the polls and in campaign chests as Kemp and Abrams anticipate the next four months.

July 08, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Chase McGee
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis addresses potential jurors as Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney is seen on a video screen during proceedings to seat a special purpose grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, on Monday, May 2, 2022, to look into the actions of former President Donald Trump and his supporters who tried to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The hearing took place in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: State lawmakers can't dodge Fulton subpoenas; new polls hint at a close election

Thursday on Political Rewind: A Fulton County judge rules that state lawmakers can't avoid subpoenas in the special grand jury investigating the 2020 election. Plus, polls show Warnock over Walker by 10 points and a nearly tied gubernatorial race.

 

July 07, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
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