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News Articles: Political Rewind

Voters casting their ballot.

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Political Rewind: Candidates approach final week before primary; Nation reacts to Buffalo shooting

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The latest on early voting with just a week left before the primary election. Plus, Georgia leaders react to a shooting by a white supremacist in Buffalo, N.Y. 

May 17, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 2 more
David Gergen and his book

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Political Rewind: David Gergen talks new book 'Hearts Touched With Fire: How Great Leaders are Made'

Monday on Political Rewind: David Gergen joins Bill Nigut to talk about political leadership and his new book. 

May 16, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 2 more
Representative Mary Margaret Oliver sits at a desk.

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Political Rewind: Mike Pence to rally for Kemp; Reflecting on career of Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver

Friday on Political Rewind: Former Vice President Mike Pence announced he's attending a rally for Gov. Brian Kemp on the eve of the Georgia primary. And longtime state lawmaker Mary Margaret Oliver reflects on her service in the General Assembly.

May 13, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
CDC releases more data on rising homicides.

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Political Rewind: CDC study shows gun violence rising; Vote to codify abortion rights fails

Thursday on Political Rewind: Gun violence is taking record tolls on American lives according to a new study from the CDC. U.S. Senate Democrats lost their bid to codify the right to choice in federal law. Trump attacks three GOP governors heading to Georgia to rally for Brian Kemp.

May 12, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 2 more
Gubernatorial Candidate David Perdue

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Political Rewind: Perdue lags in fundraising, an old court case could protect abortion in Georgia

The Supreme Court may overturn Roe v. Wade, but a Georgia privacy law, that's more than 100 years old, could keep abortion rights intact. Meanwhile, questions remain about if a decision to reverse Roe will affect elections. Also: David Perdue's campaign is on financial fumes.

May 11, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 2 more
Cynthia Tucker and her new book.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Cynthia Tucker's new book 'The Southernization of America'

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Pulitzer Prize-winner Cynthia Tucker talks about her new book, The Southernization of America: A Story of Democracy in the Balance. 

May 10, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 2 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
A mashup of a photo of Greek columns, voting stickers and a young athlete.

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Political Rewind: Record early voting turnout, so far; Warnock joins lawmakers seeking to codify Roe

Friday on Political Rewind: Early voting turnout in the 2022 primary election is setting records across the state. Plus, Sen. Raphael Warnock joins other Democratic incumbents facing tough reelection battles. Could they push forward legislation enshrining abortion access in federal law?

May 06, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 2 more
Headshots of the three media leaders on our panel.

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Political Rewind: A new media collaborative aims to reach and serve Georgia's vibrant communities

Thursday on Political Rewind: The 2020 census revealed Georgia’s non-white population is growing rapidly. Now, three news organizations catering to the needs of Georgia’s minority audiences have formed the Ethnic Media Collaboration, designed to bring insightful news and information to communities of color.

May 05, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 2 more
A crowd of a couple hundred people gathered at the intersection of Marietta Street and Centennial Olympic Park on May 3, 2022, to demonstrating in support of abortion access.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Candidates react to Supreme Court leak; Record early voting turnout; Rivian update

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Georgians set a new early voting turnout record. Plus, details of the state's $1.5B Rivian deal come to light. And candidates react to a leak of a draft opinion from the Supreme Court suggesting Roe v. Wade will be overturned.

May 04, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen early Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Washington.

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Political Rewind: Bombshell leak on Roe v. Wade opinion; Special grand jury seated in election probe

Tuesday on Political Rewind: We discussed the big news in the Supreme Court, as leaked documents suggest it will overturn Roe v. Wade. Meanwhile, back in Georgia, the special grand jury that will weigh in on whether Donald Trump interfered in the 2020 elections has been seated.

May 03, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 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
Side by side photos of Mary Margaret Oliver and David Ralston.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Longtime lawmakers reflect on tumultuous primary season, election issues

Friday on Political Rewind: Monday is the start of early voting in Georgia’s primaries. Last night, Gov. Brian Kemp and David Perdue took to the debate stage again to battle it out over the GOP gubernatorial nomination. Meanwhile, Stacey Abrams continues to focus on expanding health care on the campaign trail.

April 29, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 2 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
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp reacts as he tries to ignore an answer from former Sen. David Perdue during a Republican gubernatorial debate, Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Kemp to sign controversial education bills; Polls see Walker close to end zone

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.

April 27, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 2 more
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