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News Articles: Democratic Debates 2020

State Sen. Mike Dugan, R-Carrollton, second from left, shakes hands with Gov. Brian Kemp on the rotunda during the opening day of the year for the general session of the state legislature, Monday, Jan 13, 2020 in Atlanta.

Political Rewind: After Recess, Legislators Return To Consider Kemp Cuts

Tuesday on Political Rewind , the legislature is back in session after a week-long break. They have been studying deep cuts Gov. Brian Kemp has proposed...

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The debate stage for the Democratic presidential primary debate at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Stage Is Set For Wednesday's Presidential Primary Debate In Georgia

After months of buildup, the next Democratic presidential primary debate is set to begin Wednesday night at 9 p.m. in Georgia. Ten presidential...

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A person watches a broadcast of a Democratic presidential debate at a bar in Atlanta, Thursday, June 27, 2019.

Political Rewind: Presidential Politics Comes To Town In Lead Up To Georgia's Debate

Today on Political Rewind, it is debate week in Georgia. Democratic candidates for president and other party leaders are already arriving in Atlanta to...

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Anthony Harris sits inside his barber shop in Savannah, while a live broadcast of the Congressional impeachment hearing plays on television. Harris said he believes President Trump should be removed from office but he's tired of the coverage.

Georgians React To Impeachment Hearings

The impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump moved into a new phase last week as the House Intelligence Committee held its first open hearings....

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Healthcare continues to be a top priority for voters. Democratic candidates have debated and will continue to debate their plans for healthcare reform.

Political Rewind: Into the Weeds On Health Care Reform

On this edition of Political Rewind, Democratic presidential candidates are dueling over a variety of proposals for improving delivery. We’ve heard...

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Offei Koram watches a broadcast of a Democratic presidential debate at a bar in Atlanta on Thursday, June 27, 2019.

Political Rewind: A Metro Atlanta Location For Next Month's Democratic Debate

Today on Political Rewind, Democrats play to their strengths while choosing a site for the upcoming Georgia presidential debate. They selected a stage...

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Leroy Johnson served in the Georgia State Senate from 1963 to 1975. He was 91.

Political Rewind: Remembering A 'Pioneer' Of Justice In Georgia

On this edition of Political Rewind, a giant of Georgia politics passed away yesterday. Leroy Johnson was Georgia’s first black state senator since...

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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., left, former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., right, participate in October's Democratic presidential primary debate hosted in Ohio.

Political Rewind: New Attention On Georgia As Tug-Of-War Over Peach State Voters Begins

Today on Political Rewind, as Democrats set their sights on Georgia’s November presidential debate, new polling reveals a race in flux. In Iowa, nearly...

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Sam Copeland watches as Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a broadcast of a Democratic presidential debate in June 2019.

Political Rewind: Announcement Expected Soon On Georgia's November Democratic Debate

Today on Political Rewind, a Georgia law allowing companies to grow and sell medical marijuana has been in effect for six months. However,...

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, right, speaks to members of the Georgia House in Atlanta as House Speaker David Ralston looks on.

Political Rewind: As Governor Tightens Belt, Maternal Health and State Personnel Could Feel Effects

On this edition of Political Rewind, state agencies risk cuts to personnel following Gov. Brian Kemp's order for 4% budget cuts now and 6% next fiscal...

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Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., returns to the chamber following a meeting with fellow Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He faces challenges from a range of Georgia Democrats.

Political Rewind: New Fundraising Numbers Provide Insight Into Georgia's State, Congressional Races

On this edition of Political Rewind, we look at the latest fundraising total for candidates in key 2020 Georgia races. Democratic candidates for Sen....

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The metro Atlanta area is scheduled to host the fifth Democratic Debate on Nov. 20. The exact venue has yet to be announced.

Political Rewind: With Georgia's Democratic Debate, The Road To 2020 Runs Through The Peach State

On this edition of Political Rewind, Georgia Democrats praise national party leadership for choosing the state as the site for November's presidential...

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