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Political Rewind: Abrams promises big boost for teachers; BJay Pak testifies; 10th District heats up

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Kemp and Abrams disagree on how to protect schools after the Uvalde Massacre, but they both tout raises for teachers. Plus, former U.S. Attorney Pak says there was no fraud in Georgia. Meanwhile, the race for the 10th District turns vicious.

June 14, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Natalie Mendenhall
President Trump: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Emails warned fake Trump electors to act in secrecy; Impact of Black voting bloc

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A new set of emails shows false Trump electors were encouraged to operate in complete secrecy in 2020. In a speech, Gov. Brian Kemp said he supports no new additional gun laws in the wake of the Uvalde massacre. Plus, we'll look at highlights from the runoff debates.

June 07, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 2 more
Donald Trump at a rally in Macon

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Trump says 'something stinks in Georgia;' Grand jury to look into 2020 elections

Wednesday on Political Rewind, Donald Trump continues to cast doubts on Georgia's primary election results. Meanwhile, Herschel Walker says it wasn't the former president who convinced him to run. And Brad Raffensperger is set to testify in front of a grand jury about the 2020 elections.

June 01, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 2 more
Governor Brian Kemp gives a speech at his campaign watch party as he wins the GOP nomination for governor.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Death toll rises in Uvalde shooting; Will candidates respond to gun control calls?

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Political Rewind team convenes for a special live 2 p.m. broadcast following Georgia's primary election. But first, we tackle the latest news out of Uvalde, Texas, after a mass shooting at an elementary school there.  

May 25, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 2 more
The first voter of the morning at the East Macon 3 precinct in Bibb County.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: All eyes on Georgia as voters head to the polls, candidates vie for nominations

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Voters are flocking to the polls on election day. David Perdue got one last shout-out from Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Gov. Kemp got a boost from Trump's former vice president. Georgians also have to decide on lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, and more.

May 24, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 2 more
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Hyundai Motor Group president and CEO JaeHoon Chang met at a signing ceremony in Bryan County on Friday, May 20, 2022.

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Hyundai to build plant in Bryan County, touted as state's largest-ever economic development project

The planned electric vehicle factory near Savannah is expected to create 8,100 jobs, with construction slated to begin in January 2023.

May 20, 2022
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  • Benjamin Payne
Gov. Brian Kemp

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Primary results from across nation; Kemp flexes fundraising, incumbency advantage

Wednesday on Political Rewind, Ga GOP candidates endorsed by Donald Trump are keeping an eye on the fate of Trump-backed Republicans in key states' primaries yesterday.

May 18, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sarah Kallis ,
  • and 1 more
Rep. Greene waiving at rally.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Second Kia plant coming; Greene stays on the ballot; Backlash over Roe v. Wade

Monday on Political Rewind: A judge ruled that U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene can remain on the ballot for reelection. The first major poll to be conducted after the leaked SCOTUS Roe v. Wade opinion suggests that if the ruling holds, Republicans may face backlash in this year's elections. But first, Kia's parent company announced it would open its second factory in Georgia.

May 09, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 2 more
Incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp, left, challenger David Perdue, right, and other Republicans in the Georgia gubernatorial race shared their platforms and criticized rivals during the Atlanta Press Club debates on May 1, 2022.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Early voting underway; Primary debates; Fulton DA to sit grand jury

Monday on Political Rewind: As early voting begins today, Gov. Brian Kemp and Herschel Walker seem to hold on to their substantial leads. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is launching a new effort to give Perdue a boost. Meanwhile, today Fulton County DA Fani Willis begins empaneling a special grand jury in the probe against the former president's actions involving the 2020 election.

May 02, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
An illustration of a pen drawing a line.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Kemp signs education bills; Perdue and Kemp head back to debate stage

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. 

 

April 28, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Kemp could avoid runoff; Raffensperger holds his own; Trump held in contempt

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A new poll shows Gov. Brian Kemp may win the GOP nomination without a runoff. But could David Perdue get a boost from debates? The bigger shock: Brad Raffensperger is holding his own against Trump-backed Jody Hice. Speaking of former President Trump, a New York judge holds him in contempt of court. 

April 26, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 2 more
Republican candidate for Georgia governor former Sen. David Perdue arrives to speak at a campaign stop at the Covington airport on Feb. 2, 2022, in Covington, Ga.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Trump throws money into midterms; New bills affecting primaries; Spaceport update

Thursday on Political Rewind: How will the bills that passed this session affect both parties in the primaries? Then, a new study from the University of Georgia shows former President Donald Trump's endorsement doesn't hold much weight. Also: an update on the proposed Camden spaceport.

April 14, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
Gov. Kemp signs constitutional carry into law.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Kemp OKs permitless carry; Perdue swipes at state patrol; Stacey Abrams' new ad

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Georgia gunowners can carry a concealed gun without a permit or background check now after Gov. Brian Kemp's signing of the Constitutional Carry Act. Meanwhile, U.S. Senate candidate David Perdue blames the governor for a spike in violent crime. Plus, Stacey Abrams' latest campaign move emphasizes her business background.

 

April 13, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 2 more
Voters head to the polls last Fall, but will the status quo remain for the midterms?

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Could Kemp clinch GOP nomination without runoff? Reports on Walker's finances

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. 

April 12, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
Trump holds rally in Commerce.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Trump's rally in Commerce; Updates under the Gold Dome; Ginni Thomas' texts

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.

March 28, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
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