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News Articles: Johnny Isakson

In this Nov. 17, 2014 file photo, Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., speaks at the state Capitol in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

How Does Johnny Isakson Navigate Trump's Washington?

Georgia's senior U.S. senator Johnny Isakson joins us in the studio.

August 14, 2017
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
President Donald Trump speaks at a luncheon with GOP leadership, Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in the State Dinning Room of the White House in Washington.

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  • Politics

Can Trump Revive GOP's Push To Repeal And Replace Obamacare?

Today on “Political Rewind,” the Senate fumbles on health care, but President Trump tries to recover. Will a lunchtime meeting put a bill back in play?...

July 19, 2017
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Lisa Clark
In this Nov. 17, 2014 file photo, Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., speaks at the state Capitol in Atlanta. Recent public polls show Isakson has a lead on Democrats' first-time candidate Jim Barksdale.

After Surgery, Georgia Senator Could Miss Crucial Votes

Sen. Johnny Isakson is recuperating from his second back surgery this year at his Georgia home, complicating Republican leaders' plans as they count the...

March 23, 2017
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By:
  • Bill Barrow and
  • Associated Press
U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson

Sen. Johnny Isakson On Reelection Bid

Incumbent U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia) is expected to win a third term in this year’s election. On Monday, we spoke with his opponent,...

October 04, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Amanda Art

Jim Barksdale On His Senate Race In Georgia

With the presidential election just weeks away, we turn our focus on the race for U.S. Senate in Georgia. Candidate Jim Barksdale (D) will face off...

October 04, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Amanda Art

On Second Thought For Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Incumbent U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R) is expected to win a third term in this year’s election. Yesterday, we spoke with his opponent, businessman...

October 04, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump answers questions during a news conference in New York, Tuesday, May 31, 2016.

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  • Politics

Perdue Encourages GOP To Let 'Trump Be Trump'

Georgia U.S. Senator David Perdue’s recent op-ed in the Washington Post, which comes close to an out-and-out endorsement of Donald Trump, says that...

June 01, 2016
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Democrat Jim Barksdale, left, is challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson.

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  • Politics

Georgia Primary Races Heat Up

With the Georgia primary elections just a little more than two weeks away, our panel of insiders look at the heated GOP congressional races where...

May 11, 2016
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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