The candidates in the senate race who did not lead UGA to a national championship have cried foul over Walker’s perceived reticence to appear on the debate stage or put forth a concrete platform.
The complaint alleges the Republican Senate frontrunner potentially violated federal law by failing to accurately report sources of income and positions with companies.
Thursday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp will sign seven education bills into law today. Then this evening he and David Perdue take the debate stage in Savannah. Meanwhile, Perdue is trying to gain ground in a new ad attaching him to Herschel Walker. Meanwhile, Walker's campaign is looking past the GOP primary, to focus on beating Sen. Raphael Warnock.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp is set to sign a series of controversial education bills on Thursday. The measures are the product of a GOP-led push to limit how teachers can talk about so-called "divisive topics," such as history, race and gender identity, and more. They also give parents a larger role in choosing what books their kids can read in school.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp joins a group of GOP governors looking to stop illegal activity at the U.S.-Mexican border. Plus, mask mandates were dropped — in midair, on some flights — after a judge rules against the CDC's order. But first, we talk to Axios' Emma Hurt about her sit-down with Herschel Walker.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: In poll released by his supporters, Gov. Brian Kemp sees support that could boost him to his parties nomination without a runoff. Meanwhile, U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker skips the debate stage, and now financial disclosures from his business dealings may be missing as well.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker’s personal financial disclosure is missing key information that could help voters spot potential conflicts of interests if elected, several campaign finance experts say.
Friday on Political Rewind: It is the end of the final full week of this year’s General Assembly, with the session’s last day on Monday. What is going on with last-minute legislation? Among the bills that could still make it to the governor’s desk is a controversial bill to allow Georgians to carry concealed weapons without a permit. Plus, is former President Donald Trump hedging his bets on David Perdue’s run for governor?
Monday on Political Rewind: Former president Donald Trump held a rally in Commerce, Ga., over the weekend with candidates he is endorsing in GOP primaries. In the state Capitol, the Senate approves a budget with teachers raises. What bills are in the making as the last week of the session approaches? Managing editor of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kevin Riley hosts today's show.
Friday on Political Rewind: Senate challenger Herschel Walker's comments draw attention as the former college football player tries to maintain his lead in the GOP primary. Plus, Stacey Abrams' financial disclosure report shows how much has change since her 2018 run.
Monday on Political Rewind: As the deadline for bills to pass at least one chamber in the General Assembly looms, legislation aimed at suspending the state's gas tax, mental health reform and "constitutional carry" move forward. Plus, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reveals new info on U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker's businesses. Finally, we talk of the death of respected Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: As the qualifying week unfolds new, candidates emerge, including one challenger to longtime U.S. Rep. David Scott. And while races are now officially underway, millions have already been spent on ads. Plus, voters are to weigh in on development of a spaceport along the Georgia coast.
Friday on Political Rewind: Former President Donald Trump is stepping up fundraising on behalf of the Georgia candidates he has endorsed, including Mar-a-Lago fundraisers for David Perdue, Vernon Jones and Herschel Walker. Plus, divergent responses emerge from Republican camps on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: A verdict in the hate crimes trial of the three white men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. GPB News' Benjamin Payne joins the panel for the first time. Plus, Herschel Walker said the tenor of the Republican gubernatorial primary is bad for the GOP.
