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News Articles: Debate

Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Jon Ossoff gestures to an empty lectern representing his opponent, Republican Sen. David Perdue, who declined to attend a debate Dec. 6, 2020.

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  • Elections

'Radical Liberal,' Empty Lectern Mark Fiery U.S. Senate Debates In Ga.

An empty lectern, a "radical liberal" and a pledge to take a coronavirus vaccine were among the highlights of a pair of U.S. Senate debates in Georgia on Sunday ahead of a Jan. 5 runoff that will decide control of the chamber.

 

December 06, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
President Trump, left, and former Vice President Joe Biden met for the last presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. For the most part, it was a civil night.

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  • Politics

Trump And Biden Had A Real Debate, And 4 Other Takeaways

The final debate showed candidates far apart on issues like health care, climate change and criminal justice. Trump tried to focus on alleged corruption, but the pandemic remains 2020's central issue.

October 23, 2020
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By:
  • Deirdre Walsh
Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler faced several of her top rivals for the all-comers special election in an Atlanta Press Club debate Monday, Oct. 19.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Battle For Senate Runoff Plays Out In Raucous Special Election Debate

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Top polling candidates for the second Georgia seat in the U.S. Senate exchanged sharp blows in a raucous debate. There were questions about QAnon, law enforcement and President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus, but few exchanges on matters of public policy.

Also: We review the statewide constitutional amendments that will be on the ballot in Georgia.

October 20, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
A sign outside of a polling location guides voters inside.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: A Fiery, Feisty First Presidential Debate

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The first presidential debate featured a fiery, raucous back-and-forth that some critics say lacked substantial discussion on policy issues. Where do we stand now following the first matchup of the candidates?

Also: the latest developments in the slate of consequential Georgia elections.

September 30, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
An illustration of differently colored thought bubbles.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Anticipated By Some, Dreaded By Others, First Presidential Debate Arrives

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The first presidential debate is finally here. What can viewers expect on stage tonight from the candidates?

Our panel of political insiders and experts discuss the debate and the latest in #Gapol.

September 29, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
10 Democratic presidential hopefuls make their case to voters on the debate stage at Tyler Perry Studios.

Rural Georgia Democrats React To How Candidates Addressed Their Concerns During Debate

Before Wednesday's Democratic president debate in Atlanta, GPB's Rickey Bevington spoke with a political consultant from Grady County in South Georgia...

November 22, 2019
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington and
  • Sophia Saliby
Rickey Bevington interviews Sen. Nikema Williams

Chair Of Georgia's Democratic Party On Debate, Senate Races, Trump

Just a few hours before the top Democratic presidential hopefuls were set to take the debate stage at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, there were new...

November 21, 2019
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington
The Democratic presidential candidates addressed race and the black electorate on the debate stage in Atlanta.

How Democratic Presidential Candidates Are Reaching Out To Black Voters

Some of the top Democratic presidential candidates have spent the week in Atlanta reaching out to black voters ahead of Wednesday's Democratic...

November 20, 2019
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington
10 Democratic presidential hopefuls are making their case to voters on the debate stage at Tyler Perry Studios.

NPR's Asma Khalid Shares What Voters Are Saying About The Top Democratic Presidential Hopefuls

Georgia is playing host to this month's Democratic presidential debate. Ten presidential candidates will make their case to voters as to why they are...

November 20, 2019
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington

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  • Politics

'Heartbeat Bill' Takes Center Stage At Georgia Capitol

Lawmakers have only six legislative days left to debate and pass bills that could change policies all over the state. This week brought continued...

March 22, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler and
  • Virginia Prescott
Author Jill Lepore's new book is entitled "These Truths: A History of the United States."

Historian Jill Lepore Explores 'These Truths' Of United States History

Harvard American history professor Jill Lepore set out to explore ideas of political equality, natural rights and the sovereignty of the people in her...

November 01, 2018
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  • Virginia Prescott
1st Congressional District candidates Buddy Carter and Lisa Ring

Coastal Congressional Candidates Differ On Nearly Every Issue

Coastal voters had a chance to hear candidates from Georgia’s first congressional district Wednesday night at a League of Women Voters forum in Savannah...

October 26, 2018
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By:
  • Cindy Hill
Republican gubernatorial candidate for Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp, center, speaks as Democrat Stacey Abrams, left, and Libertarian Ted Metz look on during a debate Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Candidates for Governor Clash in Debate

On this edition of Political Rewind, a recap from Tuesday night's gubernatorial debate. Did we learn anything new about the candidates? Did Libertarian...

October 24, 2018
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By:
  • Robert Jimison
Georgia Republican candidates for governor, from left to right: Casey Cagle, Hunter Hill, Brian Kemp, Clay Tippins and Michael Williams.

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  • Politics

Who, If Anyone, Stood Out In GOP Gubernatorial Debate?

On this edition of "Political Rewind," we discuss the House farm bill's defeat. All Georgia Republicans in the House voted for the bill, including Jody...

May 18, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

OST Third Anniversary: Best Of Show Pt. 2

This week "On Second Thought" celebrates three years on the air. The show launched October 20, 2014. To celebrate, we’re re-airing a few of our best...

October 19, 2017
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  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more
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