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News Articles: Political Rewind

The sun sets behind the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in this slow-shutter speed exposure. Veterans Day will be celebrated in the United States on Monday.

Political Rewind: As Georgia Celebrates Veterans Day, Issues Continue in Veterans' Care

As the country honors its military veterans today, we’ll look at the problems that continue to plague the veterans’ hospital here in Atlanta and at the...

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President Donald Trump arrives 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: State Democrats Plan For Trump Visit And November Presidential Debate

Today on Political Rewind , Democratic Party of Georgia Chair, state Sen. Nikema Williams, joins our panel to discuss how Democrats plan to use Atlanta...

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House Speaker David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, leaves the House chambers after ending the 2019 legislative session in the House chambers at the State Capitol Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Atlanta.

Political Rewind: Georgia's House Speaker David Ralston Talks Budget, Election Results

Today on Political Rewind, we sit down for an exclusive interview with Georgia’s Speaker of the House David Ralston. Our conversation’s timing could...

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Georgia Capitol

Political Rewind: Georgians Will Get To Weigh In On Kemp's Health Care Proposals

On this edition of Political Rewind, Georgians will get a chance to weigh in on Gov. Brian Kemp’s health care waivers. Kemp’s proposals would give more...

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Brian Kemp

Political Rewind: Kemp Accuses Democrats of Hacking

The last days of the governor's race between Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp have been rocked by allegations made by the secretary of...

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Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., takes a selfie with President Donald Trump during the seventh inning of Game 5 of the baseball World Series on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Washington.

Political Rewind: Trump To Visit Atlanta, Raise Funds For Perdue

Today on Political Rewind, President Donald Trump is rewarding Sen. David Perdue for his loyalty by making Perdue the first beneficiary of a new Trump...

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House members vote on the House resolution to move forward with procedures for the next phase of the impeachment inquiry into President Trump in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019.

Political Rewind: Impeachment Poised To Play Role In Georgia Election

Today on Political Rewind, the deep partisan divide among Georgia congressmen is apparent as the U.S. House votes to launch a formal impeachment...

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A Dominion ballot-marking device is set up at the Georgia National Fair in Perry. The new voting system is scheduled to be in place for the March 24, 2020, presidential preference primary.

Political Rewind: Concerns Raised Over The 300,000 Georgians To Be Struck From Voter Rolls

Today on Political Rewind, the secretary of state has announced plans to strike more than 300,000 Georgians from the voter rolls. Similar to the 2018...

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Healthcare continues to be a top priority for voters. Democratic candidates have debated and will continue to debate their plans for healthcare reform.

Political Rewind: Into the Weeds On Health Care Reform

On this edition of Political Rewind, Democratic presidential candidates are dueling over a variety of proposals for improving delivery. We’ve heard...

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Offei Koram watches a broadcast of a Democratic presidential debate at a bar in Atlanta on Thursday, June 27, 2019.

Political Rewind: A Metro Atlanta Location For Next Month's Democratic Debate

Today on Political Rewind, Democrats play to their strengths while choosing a site for the upcoming Georgia presidential debate. They selected a stage...

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Leroy Johnson served in the Georgia State Senate from 1963 to 1975. He was 91.

Political Rewind: Remembering A 'Pioneer' Of Justice In Georgia

On this edition of Political Rewind, a giant of Georgia politics passed away yesterday. Leroy Johnson was Georgia’s first black state senator since...

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The annual 2019 state dinner of the Democratic Party of Georgia on Oct. 23, 2019, had prominent Democrat Stacey Abrams as a speaker.

Political Rewind: Democrats, Republicans Eye Georgia's Senate Seats, But Who Will Be The Nominees?

Today on Political Rewind, Georgia Democrats rally around their chances to win key races in 2020 at their annual dinner. In attendance: both declared...

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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., left, former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., right, participate in October's Democratic presidential primary debate hosted in Ohio.

Political Rewind: New Attention On Georgia As Tug-Of-War Over Peach State Voters Begins

Today on Political Rewind, as Democrats set their sights on Georgia’s November presidential debate, new polling reveals a race in flux. In Iowa, nearly...

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Sam Copeland watches as Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a broadcast of a Democratic presidential debate in June 2019.

Political Rewind: Announcement Expected Soon On Georgia's November Democratic Debate

Today on Political Rewind, a Georgia law allowing companies to grow and sell medical marijuana has been in effect for six months. However,...

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, right, speaks to members of the Georgia House in Atlanta as House Speaker David Ralston looks on.

Political Rewind: As Governor Tightens Belt, Maternal Health and State Personnel Could Feel Effects

On this edition of Political Rewind, state agencies risk cuts to personnel following Gov. Brian Kemp's order for 4% budget cuts now and 6% next fiscal...

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