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Political Rewind: Kemp announces solar panel deal; Abrams' future; Biden's classified documents

Wednesday on Political Rewind: A Korean solar panel manufacturer will open a $2.5 billion plant near Cartersville, adding to the list of clean energy businesses in Georgia. Stacey Abrams says she'll run for public office again on a talk show appearance. And we discuss classified documents in Biden's office.

January 11, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Political Rewind: Dawgs dominate first day of session; Kemp's 2nd term; McCarthy wins speakership

Monday on Political Rewind: It's the first day of the 2023 Legislature. With a large, diverse group of incoming freshmen, we ask our panel what to expect out of this session. Plus, all eyes are on Gov. Brian Kemp as he kicks off his second term.

 

January 09, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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PBS NewsWeekend Why some House Republicans are holding out on McCarthy’s speaker bid

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Political Rewind: UGA victory shifts day one of legislative session; McCarthy fights for speakership

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Hundreds of documents from the January 6th Committee outline Georgia's importance to the effort to overturn the 2020 election. The Fulton County election probe may soon recommend criminal charges. And proposals to eliminate Georgia's runoff system continue.

January 03, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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The line to vote at the Bonaire Middle School precinct in Houston County.

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Political Rewind: Ending runoffs; Abrams open to run again; Texts between Meadows and GOP revealed

Thursday on Political Rewind: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling for an end to Georgia's runoffs. Stacey Abrams gave her first public interview after the election. And texts between Mark Meadows and Georgia Republicans show unfounded conspiracy theories. #gapol

December 15, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Chase McGee ,
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Political Rewind: Herschel Walker loses his bid for U.S. Senate. What's next for the GOP?

Wednesday at 2 p.m. on Political Rewind: University of Georgia legend Herschel Walker has lost his bid for the U.S. Senate, falling short by around 95,000 in the runoff race with incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock. We analyze where his campaign lost momentum. And we also look at some of Walker's shortcomings and how they'll influence candidate quality for the GOP going forward. 

December 07, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Political Rewind: A rainy election day could turn the tide in Georgia

Tuesday on Political Rewind: It's a rainy runoff election day in Georgia. After building up a likely early lead, Sen. Raphael Warnock is warning his supporters not to skip voting today. A day-of Republican surge could push Herschel Walker above 50%. Our panel of political experts give their final insights. 

December 06, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
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Political Rewind: Obama stumps for Warnock; New CNN poll; Could Georgia become early primary state?

Friday on Political Rewind: Early voting for Georgia's U.S. Senate race ends today, as CNN polls show Warnock just ahead of Walker in a nearly tied race. Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee looks to prioritize Georgia in its primary schedule.

December 02, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Political Rewind: Walker under scrutiny for Texas residence; Meadows must testify in Fulton County

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Herschel Walker is under scrutiny yet again after new details about his Georgia residence emerged. Former President Barack Obama is visiting Georgia tomorrow to campaign for Sen. Raphael Warnock. Elsewhere: A South Carolina judge rejected Mark Meadows' appeal to avoid testifying in Fulton County.

November 30, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Chase McGee ,
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Political Rewind: CEO of the Carter Center reflects; Saturday voting case goes to Ga. Supreme Court

Wednesday on Political Rewind: For the past four decades, The Carter Center has worked to ensure election integrity in more than 100 countries. But recently, its work has focused on domestic elections as conspiracy theories become more mainstream. Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander joins our special Wednesday panel.

November 23, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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The line to vote at the Bonaire Middle School precinct in Houston County.

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Political Rewind: Saturday voting guaranteed; New poll shows runoff is a toss up; Graham testifies

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A new poll shows Georgia's race for U.S. Senate is up for grabs. Georgia's Court of Appeals ruled that early voting can go forward this upcoming Saturday. The state also appealed the suspension of a 2019 abortion law. And Sen. Lindsey Graham testifies in Fulton County today. 

November 22, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Gov. Brian Kemp and Herschel Walker

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Political Rewind: Saturday voting OK'd; Kemp and Walker campaign together; Trump back on Twitter

Monday on Political Rewind: With their runoff two weeks away, the Walker and Warnock campaigns are pulling out all the stops. Will Warnock benefit from early Saturday voting? How will Trump and Kemp affect Walker's campaign? And will the overturning of Georgia's abortion law come into play? 

November 21, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Political Rewind: Democrats control U.S. Senate; U.S. House influx; State GOP elects new speaker

Monday on Political Rewind: Democrats secured the U.S. Senate, but Republicans could narrowly take the U.S. House, giving a platform to far-right representatives. Meanwhile, Georgia's Republican legislators meet today to find a successor to David Ralston.

November 14, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Political Rewind: Could Georgia decide who controls Congress? And what's next for Stacey Abrams?

Thursday on Political Rewind: Two days after the midterms, all eyes are on Nevada and Arizona's congressional races. Depending on the outcome, Georgia could decide who controls the Senate. Plus, we look at the voting coalitions that got Kemp reelected and ask what's next for Stacey Abrams.

November 10, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Political Rewind: It's official! Warnock and Walker will face off in December runoff

Wednesday at 2 p.m.: With virtually every vote in, Sen. Raphael Warnock holds a slender lead over Herschel Walker. But both candidates remain under 50%, triggering a runoff on Dec. 6. Meanwhile, Democrats lost nearly all statewide races. What does that mean for a "purple" state?

November 09, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Gov. Brian Kemp, with his wife, Marty Kemp, gives a thumbs-up sign in celebration of his reelection win over Stacey Abrams late Nov. 8, 2022.

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Political Rewind: Senate race could go to runoff; Kemp wins 2nd term; GOP sweeps down-ballot races

Wednesday at 9 a.m.: As the dust settles, Georgians know the outcomes of several races. Gov. Brian Kemp has secured a second term and Republicans hold most state offices. But there's no clear winner between Warnock and Walker as control of Congress remains unclear.

November 09, 2022
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