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News Articles: 2020 Election

Former Georgia House Democratic leader Stacey Abrams (center) and "rising stars" in the Democratic Party speak during the second night of the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday.

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  • Elections

Young Democrats Wonder Whether Party Is Prioritizing Nostalgia Over The Future

The speaker lineup has made some wonder whether the party is failing to emphasize enough of a forward-focused vision for the country, which is most likely to entice younger voters.

August 19, 2020
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By:
  • Sam Gringlas
Georgia Democrats Nikema Williams stands aside a mural of John Lewis.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Georgia's Voices At Convention Call For Unity Behind Biden

Today on Political Rewind, the second day of the Democratic National Convention brought several prominent voices from Georgia to the stage. A highly entertaining roll call featured state party chairwomen Nikema Williams report Georgia’s delegate votes before a mural of Congressman John Lewis in Atlanta.

Stacey Abrams, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, Sam Park and Sally Yates all stepped into the limelight last night.

August 19, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
John Kasich stands in a field as he address the Democratic National Convention in a pre-recorded video.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Democrats Push For Big Tent At Day One Of Convention

Tuesday on Political Rewind, the first day of the Democratic National Convention came to an end last night. Three more days remain. The online convention saw speeches from a wide range of ideological backgrounds, including former Republican presidential candidate John Kasich, as the Democratic Party made its pitch moderate and progressive voters.

Our special guest for the panel is former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe.

August 18, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
A behind the scenes look at the preparation for the Democratic National Convention.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: An Unconventional Convention Begins

Monday on Political Rewind, the Democratic National Convention begins and Georgia will play a prominent role in the proceedings.

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?

August 17, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
An illustration of a blue donkey and a red elephant with a microphone between them.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Georgia Placed In National Party Convention Plans

Friday on Political Rewind, a busy week of national and state politics comes to a close.

The Democratic Party holds its national convention next week. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms scored a prime-time spot Thursday night, just hours before Democratic nominee Joe Biden is scheduled to give his acceptance speech.

And the latest report from the White House’s coronavirus task force warns Georgia is failing to mitigate the spread of the virus. Case numbers remain high across the state this week, with two single-day records of virus deaths reached on Tuesday and Wednesday.

August 14, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
Marjorie Taylor Greene (right) is likely to bring a far-right conspiracy theory to the House of Representatives next year.

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  • National Security

From Fringe To Congress: QAnon Backers Are On The Ballot In November

The QAnon conspiracy theory's rapid spread and entry into politics are raising alarms. Georgia is poised to become the first state to elect someone to Congress who has openly supported the theory.

August 13, 2020
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By:
  • Hannah Allam
Tech companies are under enormous pressure from government officials to prevent their platforms from being used by foreign actors and others to disrupt the 2020 election, as occurred in 2016.

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  • Business

Top Facebook Official: Our Aim Is To Make Lying On The Platform 'More Difficult'

Facebook's head of security policy, Nathaniel Gleicher, said that the company is working harder than ever to counteract efforts to interfere in the 2020 presidential election.

August 13, 2020
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By:
  • Ashish Valentine
A polling location in Dunwoody, Georgia.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Runoff Set Stage For Consequential November Matchups

Wednesday on Political Rewind, a big day in national and state political news to cover. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms was among the finalists considered for vice president on the Democratic ballot. After months of speculation, presidential candidate Joe Biden announced yesterday California Sen. Kamala Harris will be his running mate. And with the results from yesterday’s runoff election in Georgia all but final, we look at the match-ups for the November election.

 

August 12, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
Elliott Zaagman from Michigan, front, votes on Super Tuesday for U.S. Democrats Abroad multi-location global primary, at Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand in Bangkok, Tuesday, March 3, 2020.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Runoff A Test For State Election Systems

Tuesday on Political Rewind, runoff elections for Congress and numerous local elections across Georgia today test the preparedness of elections officials. Are elections systems better equipped than they were for the June 9 primary? Turnout today could reveal attitudes and trends among voters, with consequences for the upcoming November elections. We took a deeper look at latest developments.

August 11, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
Fulton County election workers sort absentee ballots during a pilot audit after the June 9 primary.

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  • Politics

Georgia State Election Board Approves Absentee Ballot Process Improvements

With record vote-by-mail turnout expected, counties can now process absentee ballots earlier.

August 10, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
A child stands near a school bus.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Back To School, Concerns Virus Will Follow Students Home

Monday on Political Rewind, schools across Georgia are struggling to adapt to the semester as coronavirus continues to be a public health emergency. We’ll check in on the latest developments as parents, children, teachers and administrators struggle with what to do.

August 10, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
A voting sign outside of a polling location in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: A Run-Off Election Rundown

Friday on Political Rewind, a look at what is at stake in next week's runoff elections. In the Republican races in 14th and 9th Georgia districts, national attention has been drawn to the controversial statements of candidate Marjorie Taylor Greene. Will voters choose her to go on through to the November election?  What would her selection mean for state and national GOP officials?

August 07, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
A voting sign inside a polling location in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Election Prep As Counties Look Ahead To Runoff And Beyond

Thursday on Political Rewind, runoff elections are next week as counties plan for further elections this Fall. And, WNBA players made a strong statement condemning Sen. Kelly Loeffler for her attacks on Black Lives Matter. But is the conflict between Loeffler and the women's basketball league a problem for the appointed Senator’s election plans?

August 06, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
A polling booth.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Putting Women In Charge

Wednesday on Political Rewind, the votes of women could be decisive in upcoming elections. As we near the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment’s enshrining of women’s suffrage in the Constitution, we’ll take a look at the importance of this voter bloc.

August 05, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
Neil Young was among a number of artists who objected to Donald Trump using their songs during the 2016 campaign.

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  • Music News

Neil Young Sues To Stop Trump Campaign From Using His Songs

The singer and songwriter has filed a copyright infringement complaint over the use of "Rockin' in the Free World" and "Devil's Sidewalk" at numerous rallies and campaign events.

August 04, 2020
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By:
  • Anastasia Tsioulcas
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