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The sun dawns on the state Capitol as lawmakers prepare for the first day of the 2022 legislative session in the General Assembly.
Credit: Riley Bunch, GPB News
The sun dawns on the state Capitol as lawmakers prepare for the first day of the 2022 legislative session in the General Assembly.
Dr. Alan Abramowitz — Emeritus professor of political science, Emory University
Dr. Audrey Haynes — Professor of political science, University of Georgia
Dr. Tammy Greer — Professor of Political Science, Clark Atlanta University
Jim Galloway — Former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
1. Omicron cases continue to rise in Georgia
Georgia is one of several states challenging the Biden administration vaccine mandate for businesses employing 100 or more workers. The Supreme Court heard arguments on the matter late last week.
2. The legislative session starts today for lawmakers in the Georgia General Assembly
3. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are scheduled to arrive in Atlanta tomorrow.
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Dr. Greer said it is an important visit as the White House seeks to make a public push for federal voting rights legislation.
4. David Perdue's campaign files lawsuit over fundraising law
5. Politics takes a back seat briefly, for the National College Football Championship.
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Dr. Haynes said many of her students traveled for the game.
Tomorrow on Political Rewind:
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Tamar Hallerman joins our panel. Biden and Harris are scheduled to be in Atlanta.