Political Rewind: Georgia GOP At Crossroads As Chasm Widens Within Party

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Supporters of President Donald Trump pray near the state capitol, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 in Atlanta.

Credit: John Bazemore/ AP

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The big names in Republican party politics are planning to visit Georgia to help rally supporters in the lead up to the state’s crucial congressional races on the ballot in the Jan. 5 primary.

President Donald Trump is expected to visit this weekend, while Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to visit Savannah on Friday. Some Republican state leaders raised concerns the president could devote more time to airing his grievances than to encouraging his supporters to vote in the runoffs.

Meanwhile, divisions in the Georgia Republican party remains stark with six weeks before the runoff. In a Fox News interview, Sen. Kelly Loeffler did not defend Gov. Brian Kemp from the personal attacks he is facing from the president and his supporters.

Panelists:

Dr. Andra Gillespie — Professor of Political Science and Director in the James Weldon Johnson Institute on Race at Emory University

Tamar Hallerman — Senior Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver — State Representative (D-Decatur)

Brian Robinson — GOP Political Consultant and President of Robinson Republic