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News Articles: Lawmakers

In this July 31, 2014, file photo, Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is seen in her chambers in at the Supreme Court in Washington. The Supreme Court says Ginsburg has died of metastatic pancreatic cancer at age 87.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Life And Legacy — And The Political Battle To Come

Monday on Political Rewind, we paid tribute to the career and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

And now, as we head into the final stretch before the 2020 election, a look at the monumental battle that’s unfolding in Washington to fill her seat on the U.S. Supreme Court.

September 21, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • and 2 more
Voters inside of a polling location.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Women In The Voting Booth – And On The Ballot

Thursday on Political Rewind, our focus returns to a crucial bloc of voters: the women of Georgia.

Where are women running for office, and where could women voters make the biggest impact?

And while most polling suggests that the Trump campaign isn’t making much headway with its “Law and Order” messaging in American cities, could it be persuasive with women voters in Georgia?

September 17, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Election signs are stored at State Farm Arena, home of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks basketball team, Friday, July 17, 2020, in Atlanta. The 16,888-seat facility will be used as a poll location for the upcoming election.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The Integrity Of The Georgia Vote In 2020

Today on Political Rewind, we looked at the integrity of the voting process. While there have been a handful of controversies in the past, particularly when the popular vote and the Electoral College are at odds, modern distrust in our elections is fueled by concerns of voter suppression, outside influences and, most recently, the reliability of absentee voting. What does it mean when the credibility of our election is in question – before it even takes place?

September 15, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
A sign points to a polling location in front of an elementary school.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Sen. Perdue Faces Challenger, But What Are His Chances?

Friday on Political Rewind, we continue our look at the important Georgia Senate races at play in the November elections.

And new polling from Landmark Communications is only the latest data revealing the shape of Georgia’s electoral map.

September 11, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
A headshot of Georgia Senator David Perdue.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Political Messaging Leading Into Election 2020

Thursday on Political Rewind, a look at Georgia’s top races with just eight weeks left before the November election.

While Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden is polling strongly across the country and in Georgia, President Donald Trump maintains a solid lead in Georgia, according to recent polling. Biden recently invested in more staff here, hiring 10 new workers.

September 10, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
A sign tells voters to wait in line as they wait to vote.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Politics And The Absentee Ballot

Today on Political Rewind, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says his office is investigating 1,000 Georgians accused of voting twice in the June 9 primary election. Democrats say Raffensperger is blaming voters for foul-ups in the chaotic June election process.

And President Donald Trump takes aim at social equity measures. How do the president’s statements and policy actions play into his campaign strategy courting white voters?

September 09, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
A voter enters a polling site in Atlanta, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The "Absentee Ballot" Election?

Tuesday on Political Rewind, there are eight weeks before the 2020 elections. Where do the political parties stand in this last stretch of the campaign?

Biden is signaling he is invested in Georgia. Recently, his campaign announced the hiring of 10 new staffers. While the state has backed Republicans in recent decades, current polling shows a tight race between presidential campaigns.

September 08, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
An image showcasing Goodwin's book, Leadership in Turbulent Times.

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  • Politics

An Encore Political Rewind: Leadership in Turbulent Times

Thursday on Political Rewind, an encore presentation of our interview with historian and author Doris Kearns Goodwin. As the 2020 presidential race continues to dominate headlines, our conversation on presidential leadership is as important as ever.

Goodwin said that while she began researching her book long before Donald Trump appeared on the political landscape, her book has great relevance today.

September 03, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Donald Trump speaks before the White House.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: New Polling Offers Glimpse At Shifting Political Ground In Georgia

Wednesday on Political Rewind, a new poll shows that President Donald Trump is gaining support from Georgia voters in the aftermath of the Democratic and Republican conventions. We spoke to the pollster who conducted that survey and look at the issues driving the election in the state right now.

September 02, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Pence stands on the stage at the RNC.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Is Focus On New Voters Or The Base On Third Day Of Convention?

Thursday on Political Rewind, the news does not stop as the Republican National Convention goes on. Will tonight’s speakers address the demonstrations in Kenosha, Wisconsin? Ongoing protests in the Midwest and around the country are demanding change following continue police violence against people of color.

On the third night of the convention, Republicans heard from Vice President Mike Pence who warned the election of Joe Biden would lead to a breakdown of “law and order.” Pence said Trump would “make American great again — again.”

August 27, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Melania Trump walks around the White House.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: COVID-19, Immigration Take Center Stage At Republican National Convention

Wednesday on Political Rewind, on the second night of their convention, Republicans worked to broaden the president’s appeal to voters outside his base. Among the speakers last night, daughter Tiffany praised the President's respect for women and economic advisor Larry Kudlow praised the president’s handling of the coronavirus.

Our panel of political insiders discuss the latest from the convention.

August 26, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
A crowd stands next to a bus.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Identity And Messaging At Play At Republican Convention's First Day

Tuesday on Political Rewind, a look back at the first day of the Republican National Convention.

Two Georgians saw featured speaking roles; controversial Democratic State Rep. Vernon Jones and former athlete Herschel Walker.

What does the last night’s programming tell us about Republican strategy?

August 25, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
An image of an elephant, the symbol of the Republican party.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Day One Of Republican Convention To Feature Georgia Legislator, President Trump

Monday on Political Rewind, the Republican National Convention begins this week, and promises to be a convention that breaks the traditional mold. President Donald Trump is scheduled to give a speech every night, rather than the usual final night acceptance speech.

The first order of business today will be the roll call of the states. President Trump will then become the official GOP nominee.

August 24, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
Computer and television screens crowd a large indoor space as producers prepare for the Democratic National Convention.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The Democratic Convention And Its Insight Into Election Strategy

Today on Political Rewind, Kamala Harris and former president Barack Obama headlined the third day of the Democratic National Convention last night. Later today, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is a featured speaker on the final night of the virtual convention, just hours before Joe Biden is set to accept his party’s nomination.

What has convention programming told us about the strategies Democrats will use in the final months of the presidential campaign? Does it reveal deeper trends within the party itself?

August 20, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
Georgia Democrats Nikema Williams stands aside a mural of John Lewis.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Georgia's Voices At Convention Call For Unity Behind Biden

Today on Political Rewind, the second day of the Democratic National Convention brought several prominent voices from Georgia to the stage. A highly entertaining roll call featured state party chairwomen Nikema Williams report Georgia’s delegate votes before a mural of Congressman John Lewis in Atlanta.

Stacey Abrams, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, Sam Park and Sally Yates all stepped into the limelight last night.

August 19, 2020
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  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
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