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On Second Thought For Tuesday, November 8, 2016
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Intentional attempts to decrease voter turnout in certain communities is still a problem here in Georgia. The New York Times reported on an egregious case in Sparta, Georgia where law enforcement visited homes of minority voters and challenged their right to vote. We’ll discuss the consequences and realities of voter intimidation with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Kristina Torres and University of Georgia political science professor Charles Bullock. Plus, we hear voices of Georgia voters who took advantage of the state’s early voting period.
The Southern Poverty Law Center finds that anti-government militia groups grew by more than one-third last year. Several of those groups are based right here in Georgia. New York Times reporter David Zucchino recently visited one of the state's most vocal militia groups, the Georgia Security Force. He writes that tensions surrounding the election have put many militia members on edge, especially when it comes to Second Amendment rights. We speak with Zucchino about why armed activity is on the rise in Georgia. Then, more Georgia voters weigh in on their options for president this election year.
Who's your least favorite U.S. president? Is it someone whose presidency marked the start of war or an economic depression? We talk with Robert Strauss, author of “Worst. President. Ever.” about why he believes James Buchanan earns that title.
And they're a badge of honor on Election Day: those stickers that declare to the world "I voted." Nationally, their origin is a bit hazy, with several people and groups claiming credit for the concept. But Georgia's peach sticker is considered to be one of the best in the country. We find out how the idea grew with help from Candice Broce, press secretary for Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp.
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