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News Articles: inauguration

Governor Kemp Speaks At Georgia GOP Convention on June 5, 2021

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Political Rewind: Kemp promises raises during his 2nd term; No mention of Medicaid expansion

Thursday at 2 p.m. on Political Rewind: In his inaugural address, Gov. Brian Kemp highlighted his proposed tax cuts, raises for state employees, and called Georgia the "electric mobility capital of America". Plus, U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde opposed Rep. McCarthy for speaker, but he received an important committee seat. #gapol

January 12, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp handily beat David Perdue, former President Trump's hand picked candidate in the 2022 Republican Gubernatorial primary , to set up a re-election race against Democrat Stacey Abrams.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: How has Gov. Brian Kemp changed since being inaugurated in 2018?

Thursday on Political Rewind at 9 a.m.: Gov. Brian Kemp will be sworn in today, beginning his second term as governor of Georgia. Over the last four years, he's changed his image from his 2018 campaign ads to a leader in the national Republican Party. Our panel anticipates his vision for his second term. #gapol

January 12, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
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  • Arts & Life

Photos: The Internet's Favorite Inauguration Day Fashions

From stepchildren to senators, attendees flocked to the Capitol in both muted and flashy garments, sending Twitter into a frenzy over standout styles.

January 22, 2021
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By:
  • Farah Eltohamy and
  • Emma Bowman
Dr. Kathleen Toomey speaks at a press conference with Governor Brian Kemp standing nearby.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Vaccine Rollout A Major Test For Kemp, Biden's Leadership

Friday on Political Rewind: As Georgians eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations scramble to get them, Gov. Brian Kemp acknowledged demand is far outstripping supply. Kemp told reporters at a news conference Georgia has already received most of the doses the state was initially set to receive.

Our panel reviewed the rollout of President Joe Biden’s plan to fight the coronavirus and whether it may begin turning the corner on the pandemic here and across the country.

January 22, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
President Biden delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 46th president.

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  • National

'We've Got A Steep Road Ahead': Americans Focus On The Future

During his inaugural address, President Biden spoke of renewal, resolve and the will of the people. Across the nation, there was a feeling of cautious optimism.

January 20, 2021
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By:
  • Tanya Ballard Brown
President Biden signs documents in the Presidents Room at the U.S. Capitol after taking the oath of office.

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  • Analysis

Biden Called For Unity In His Inaugural Address. He Might Find It Hard To Come By

As Joe Biden is inaugurated, he is hoping to bring America together. But the country's modern divisions didn't begin and end with Trump.

January 20, 2021
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By:
  • Domenico Montanaro
The U.S. Army Band plays "Pershing's Own" during the inauguration. Leaders, former officials and citizens expressed optimism with the dawn of the new U.S. administration.

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World Leaders Express Hope As Biden And Harris Are Sworn In

Leaders, former officials and citizens expressed optimism with the dawn of the new U.S. administration. China's state news agency tweeted: "Good Riddance, Donald Trump!"

January 20, 2021
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By:
  • Brakkton Booker
Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: New Chapter In Georgia Begins As Biden, Warnock, Ossoff Are Sworn In

Wednesday afternoon on Political Rewind: A new presidential term begins and with it, a new political landscape in Georgia and across the United States. Following the inauguration of President Joe Biden, senators-elect Jon Ossoff and the Rev. Raphael Warnock are scheduled to be sworn in later today.

The pair of Democrats from Georgia will shift the balance of the U.S. Senate from Republican control, giving the Democratic Party control of both chambers of Congress for the first time in 10 years.

January 20, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
In an NPR/<em>PBS NewsHour</em>/Marist poll, Americans view President Trump as either below average or one of the worst U.S. presidents, while incoming President-elect Joe Biden gets better reviews.

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  • Politics

Poll: Most Americans Think Trump Will Be Remembered As A Subpar President

By a 60%-to-27% margin, Americans said they thought Trump would go down as either one of the worst presidents in history or below average. President-elect Joe Biden is viewed more positively.

January 19, 2021
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By:
  • Domenico Montanaro
An image of the U.S. capitol at night with the image clipped and altered.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: On Eve Of Tense Inauguration, A Look Back At Other Tumultuous Transitions

Tuesday on Political Rewind: When President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States tomorrow, he becomes the principal player in a transition marked by a surging pandemic, spiraling joblessness and aggrieved ranks of voters who refuse to believe he was legitimately elected.

But previous American presidents have, too, faced daunting circumstances as they took the oath of office, and yet built brighter futures for the country.

January 19, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
A member of the Virginia National Guard stands outside the razor wire fencing surrounding the U.S. Capitol on Friday. Up to 25,000 troops are expected by Inauguration Day.

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  • National

Up To 25,000 Troops Descend On Washington For Biden's Inauguration

The nation prepares for an inauguration unlike any in the country's history amid a massive effort to avoid a repeat of the U.S. Capitol attack.

January 17, 2021
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By:
  • Matthew S. Schwartz
Pro-Trump protesters seeking to force Congress to overturn the election results swarm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, two weeks before President-elect Joe Biden is scheduled to gives his inaugural address there.

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  • Politics

In His Inaugural Address, Biden Seeks To Move Past 'American Carnage'

With the country reeling from the pandemic, racial injustice and the Capitol riot, President-elect Joe Biden must transcend the "typical gauzy appeals to national unity" of past inaugural addresses.

January 17, 2021
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By:
  • Tamara Keith
Jennifer Lopez, as well as Lady Gaga, will perform at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden next week.

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  • Politics

Lady Gaga, J-Lo To Headline Biden Inauguration

The entertainers will be joined by a Georgia firefighter and a Jesuit priest at the Capitol ceremony.

January 14, 2021
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By:
  • Brian Naylor
Members of the Washington National Guard stand near a fence surrounding the Capitol in Olympia, Wash., in anticipation of protests on Jan. 11, 2021.

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  • National

State Capitals Tighten Security Amid Threat Of Armed Protests Ahead Of Inauguration

The FBI is warning of protests and potential violence in all 50 capitals ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. On Wednesday, President Trump urged that there be no violence of any kind.

January 13, 2021
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By:
  • Greg Allen

Governor-elect Brian Kemp Moves Toward Inauguration

Georgia’s gubernatorial race, overshadowed by accusations of unfairness from both sides, is over. On Nov. 17, officials certified the results and...

November 19, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Amy Kiley

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