Friday on Political Rewind: We talk the latest on political advertising in Georgia's statewide races. What tone is each of the candidates striking with a month left before primaries? Meanwhile, new political forecasting paints a dreary picture for Democrats in 2022 elections. Politico's analysis labels Georgia’s Senate race a tossup.
Democrat Stacey Abrams is asking a federal judge to shut down fundraising by a committee controlled by incumbent Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that can take unlimited contributions. Abrams says it's unfair that Kemp can raise money for his committee now, but that Abrams can't raise money until after May 24 when she clinches the Democratic nomination.
Foes trying to derail a $5 billion electric truck plant east of Atlanta are dominating a state process to gather input on environmental concerns. Georgia state officials took oversight of plans for Rivian Automotive's proposed 7,500-job plant after opponents overwhelmed Morgan County planning officials.
Monday on Political Rewind: New polls weigh campaigns as primary election approaches. How much impact does the endorsement of former President Donald Trump have in Georgia's GOP primary contests. Another poll confirms Gov. Brian Kemp’s substantial lead over GOP primary challenger David Perdue.
When it comes to political images, seeing shouldn’t always be believing. Case in point is an image recently tweeted by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that is misleadingly presented to make his polling advantage over Republican rival David Perdue appear larger than it actually is in a hypothetical general election matchup with Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams.
Thursday on Political Rewind: How will the bills that passed this session affect both parties in the primaries? Then, a new study from the University of Georgia shows former President Donald Trump's endorsement doesn't hold much weight. Also: an update on the proposed Camden spaceport.
Former President Donald Trump has given $500,000 to a group that is now running ads attacking Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. The spending appears aimed at boosting former U.S. Sen. David Perdue's Republican primary challenge to Kemp, although it never mentions Perdue by name.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Georgia gunowners can carry a concealed gun without a permit or background check now after Gov. Brian Kemp's signing of the Constitutional Carry Act. Meanwhile, U.S. Senate candidate David Perdue blames the governor for a spike in violent crime. Plus, Stacey Abrams' latest campaign move emphasizes her business background.
Monday on Political Rewind: Nonprofit Fair Fight Action's 2018 lawsuit will have its day in court this week. Plus, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation shifts the make-up of the highest court in the United States.
Friday on Political Rewind: As Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman on the Supreme Court, Sen. Raphael Warnock noted it was Georgia voters who gave Democrats the majority in the Senate. Plus, our panel broke down the latest news about ad spending in Georgia's gubernatorial and Senate races.
Thursday on Political Rewind: Greg Bluestein spends his time at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and was recently named a contributor for MSNBC. But now Bluestein has a new outlet for Georgia politics, his book Flipped: How Georgia Turned Purple and Broke the Monopoly on Republican Power.
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams has become a millionaire. A disclosure filed in March shows the candidate for governor is worth $3.17 million, thanks mostly to book and speaking income.
Friday on Political Rewind: It is the end of the final full week of this year’s General Assembly, with the session’s last day on Monday. What is going on with last-minute legislation? Among the bills that could still make it to the governor’s desk is a controversial bill to allow Georgians to carry concealed weapons without a permit. Plus, is former President Donald Trump hedging his bets on David Perdue’s run for governor?
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut is back at the helm, as we discussed the marathon of issues the legislator has to pass before Sine Die. But first, former President Trump seems to backpedal on former Sen. David Perdue's run for governor.
