Monday on Political Rewind, the Democratic National Convention begins and Georgia will play a prominent role. The pandemic forced Democrats to abandon plans to convene in Milwaukee. Instead, they become the first party to mount their nominating convention online.

Can a virtual convention, with online speeches and meetings, unify and energize delegates as they head into the crucial final months of the campaign?

Our panelists included Mayor Hardie Davis, Mayor of Augusta, Jim Galloway, the lead political writer with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Tharon Johnson, Senior advisor for the Biden campaign in Georgia and Rep. Beth Moore, a Georgia State Representative.

A behind the scenes look at the set-up for the Democratic National Convention. Television monitors are arrayed across the floor in front of several chairs and a desk.
Credit: Democratic National Convention Committee

On Tuesday, Stacey Abrams and State Rep. Sam Park are scheduled to feature in speaking roles. And on Thursday Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is scheduled to speak just hours before presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is set to accept his party's nomination.

The pandemic forced Democrats to abandon plans to convene in Milwaukee. Instead, they become the first party to mount their nominating convention online. Can a virtual convention, with online speeches and meetings, unify and energize delegates as they head into the crucial final months of the campaign?

Panelists:

Mayor Hardie Davis — Democratic Mayor of Augusta

Jim Galloway —  Lead Political Writer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution  

Tharon Johnson — Senior Advisor, Biden campaign in Georgia

Rep. Beth Moore — State Representative (D-Peachtree Corners)

 

Listen to Political Rewind with Bill Nigut weekdays at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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