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News Articles: Political Rewind

Businesswoman Kelly Loeffler smiles while being introduced by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp as his pick to fill Georgia's vacant U.S. Senate seat at the Georgia State Capitol on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, in Atlanta.

Political Rewind: Democrats Look To Use Loeffler's Business Interests Against Her

Today on Political Rewind, Kelly Loeffler’s success in business is an asset Gov. Brian Kemp trumpeted when he named her as Sen. Johnny Isakson’s...

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Political Rewind: Kemp To Face Questioning In Voters' Rights Lawsuit

On this edition of Political Rewind, our panel looks at what's in stake in the case after a federal judge ordered Gov. Brian Kemp to submit to two...

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Rep. Tom Graves, R-Ga., speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Graves says he'll retire after his current term in Congress, joining a larger-than-typical group of lawmakers taking their leave from a partisan and unproductive Washington.

Political Rewind: Graves, Loeffler Part Of Shifting Seats in Georgia's Congressional Delegation

Today on Political Rewind, the senior-most Republican in Georgia’s congressional delegation announces he will not seek re-election. Why has Rep. Tom...

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Atlanta financial executive Kelly Loeffler named as Gov. Brian Kemp's appointment for the seat of retiring Sen. Johnny Isakson on Dec. 4, 2019.

Political Rewind: Kemp Makes His Choice On Senate Seat

On Wednesday's Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp officially announced that Kelly Loeffler is his pick to replace the retiring Sen. Johnny Isakson. An...

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Political Rewind's Bill Nigut with guests Dr. Charles Bullock and Dr. Audrey Haynes live from the studios of WUGA in Athens, Georgia.

Political Rewind From UGA: Countdown to Kemp's Senate Announcement

Today on Political Rewind, we are live from the studios of WUGA in Athens. We will discuss the impending announcement from Gov. Brian Kemp about his...

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Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for Colorado Supreme Court Justice Allison Eid, on her nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 in Washington.

Political Rewind: Tumultuous Storm Gathers Over Isakson Seat

Today on Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp is locked in a battle with President Donald Trump over his choice to replace Sen. Johnny Isakson in the U.S....

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Political Rewind Special Edition: Pulitzer Prize Winner Rick Atkinson

On this Special Edition of Political Rewind, a conversation with Pulitzer Prize winning author Rick Atkinson. His new book, The British Are Coming,...

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Rep. Doug Collins R-Ga., speaks on a news conference during the House Republican members conference in Baltimore, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019.

Political Rewind: Will We See A Decision From Gov. Brian Kemp?

Today on Political Rewind, as we await word on Gov. Brian Kemp’s appointment to fill Johnny Isakson’s seat in the U.S. Senate, President Trump...

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President Donald Trump is greeted by Gov. Brian Kemp, R-Ga., and his wife Marty Kemp after arriving at Dobbins Air Reserve Base to attend a fundraiser, and speak at the launch of "Black Voices for Trump," Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Marietta, Ga.

Political Rewind: Trump Makes A Hard Decision For Kemp Even Harder

Today on Political Rewind, President Donald Trump jumps the gun and declares his choice for Sen. Johnny Isakson’s seat, even before Gov. Brian Kemp...

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Bill Nigut hosts Political Rewind live from Tyler Perry Studios ahead of Wednesday's Democratic debate.

Political Rewind: Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Debate In Atlanta

On this two-hour Special Edition of Political Rewind, we were live from Tyler Perry Studios on the day of the Democratic Presidential Debate with an...

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A person watches a broadcast of a Democratic presidential debate at a bar in Atlanta, Thursday, June 27, 2019.

Political Rewind: Presidential Politics Comes To Town In Lead Up To Georgia's Debate

Today on Political Rewind, it is debate week in Georgia. Democratic candidates for president and other party leaders are already arriving in Atlanta to...

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Anthony Harris sits inside his barber shop in Savannah, while a live broadcast of the Congressional impeachment hearing plays on television. Harris said he believes President Trump should be removed from office but he's tired of the coverage.

Georgians React To Impeachment Hearings

The impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump moved into a new phase last week as the House Intelligence Committee held its first open hearings....

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Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for Colorado Supreme Court Justice Allison Eid, on her nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 in Washington.

Political Rewind: Decision Inching Closer On Isakson's Senate Seat

Today on Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp sets Monday as the deadline to apply for Sen. Johnny Isakson’s seat. More than 500 people have offered...

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Polling released recently from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the School of Public and International Affairs Survey Research Center at the University of Georgia looks at a broad range of issues.

Political Rewind: New Polling In Georgia Takes Closer Look At 2020, Issues Critical To Voters

A new poll of registered voters in Georgia suggests President Donald Trump has challenges ahead as he works to win the state in 2020. The results give...

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) drops back to pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019.

Political Rewind: Georgia Teams Push For Legalizing Sports Betting

On this edition of Political Rewind, if you are wagering that sports betting may soon be legal in Georgia, your odds of being correct have just gotten...

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