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News Articles: 6th District

Democratic candidate for Georgia's Sixth Congressional Seat Jon Ossoff speaks to supporters during an election-night watch party Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in Dunwoody, Ga.

6th District Race: Another Debate, More Money And New Poll Numbers

Today on “Political Rewind,” we have another busy lineup with the 6th District election looming and another debate to break down! Jon Ossoff is making...

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Republican candidate for 6th congressional district Karen Handel speaks at a campaign event where she was joined by House Speaker Paul Ryan in Dunwoody, Ga., Monday, May 15, 2017.

Ossoff And Handel Schedule 2 Debates

Today on “Political Rewind,” a debatable debate schedule! Announcements that Jon Ossoff and Karen Handel would meet for a total of FOUR debates were...

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Karen Handel and Jon Ossoff

Karen Handel And Jon Ossoff Agree To Four Debates Before Runoff

Today on “Political Rewind,” our first live show since last week and there's so much to get into. First up, news on the hotly contested 6th...

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US President Donald Trump talks during a briefing after his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, in Jerusalem, Monday, May 22, 2017.

Trump's Foreign Tour Continues On To Israel

Today on “Political Rewind,” it's President Trump's first official trip abroad and he's chosen the Middle East as his first stop, not a cakewalk for any...

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President Donald Trump, with first lady Melania Trump, board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Friday, May 19, 2017, prior to his departure on his first overseas trip.

Trump Heads Overseas

Today on “Political Rewind,” President Trump hits the road for his first official trip overseas with planned stops in Saudi Arabia and Israel, before...

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As part of an Atlanta Press Club panel discussion, On Second Thought host Celeste Headlee talked with (l to r) Richard Fausset of The New York Times, Cam McWhirter of The Wall Street Journal, and Martin Savidge of CNN.

After Trump Election, Georgia Voters Still Deeply Divided

Since President Trump reached his 100th day in office, a whirlwind of stories about Trump have dominated the headlines. Georgia voters are paying...

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FBI Director James Comey is sworn-in on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 3, 2017, prior to testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing: "Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation."

Comey Says Trump Requested FBI End Flynn Investigation

Today on “Political Rewind,” the hits just keep on comin'! Now that former FBI director James Comey has said he has notes of at least one of his...

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U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan attended a Karen Handel campaign event Monday, May 15, 2017.

Paul Ryan Campaigns For Karen Handel

Today on “Political Rewind,” fasten your seatbelts for another jam-packed day of political news! There was much comment over the weekend following...

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The National Archives has told the White House to keep each of President Donald Trump's tweets, even those he deletes or corrects.

Trump Unleashes Tweetstorm, Threatens To Cancel Press Briefings

Today on “Political Rewind,” another day, another tweetstorm from POTUS. Among some of his early morning posts, Trump tweeted that former FBI director...

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U.S. District Judge Timothy Batten ruled Thursday in favor of advocacy groups who argued that Georgia violated federal law by preventing more new voter registrations before the runoff.

Judge Orders Georgia To Extend Voter Registration For 6th District Runoff

A federal judge has ordered Georgia officials to reopen voter registration in a suburban Atlanta congressional district ahead of a runoff in a heated...

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  • Kate Brumback,
  • Kathleen Foody,
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Civil Rights Group Challenges Georgia House Race Registration Deadline

A coalition of civil rights groups is challenging a Georgia law that doesn't allow new voters to register before the closely watched runoff election in...

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  • Najae Lamar
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. On the right is National Rifle Associations (NRA) Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer Wayne LaPierre.

Trump Heads To Atlanta To Address NRA, Fundraise For Handel

Today on “Political Rewind,” the NRA flies in a big gun. Donald Trump is the first sitting president since Reagan to address the annual NRA convention,...

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Republican Karen Handel is running against Democrat Jon Ossoff to represent Georgia's 6th Congressional District.

US Chamber Endorses Karen Handel In Special Election

Republican Karen Handel has scored a key endorsement in her high-profile congressional campaign against Democrat Jon Ossoff. The U.S. Chamber of...

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  • Associated Press
In a Monday, March 27, 2017 photo, Democratic congressional candidate Jon Ossoff is seen with supporters outside of the East Roswell Branch Library in Roswell, Ga., on the first day of early voting.

Election Day Looms For The 6th District

Today on “Political Rewind,” T-minus 9 hours and counting until Election Day dawns for the 6th Congressional District. The campaign attack ads are in...

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Democratic congressional candidate Jon Ossoff is running for the Sixth District Congressional seat previously held by Tom Price.

Political Newcomer Jon Ossoff Takes 'Make Trump Furious' Campaign To Voters

As the race to fill Tom Price’s 6th District Congressional seat heats up, Democrats hope all that activity translates to votes in the special election...

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