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News Articles: Stacey Abrams

Abortion-rights supporters hold signs related to a bill that could open the door to legislation limiting or banning abortions in the state during a rally Friday at the Kansas Statehouse following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Photo by Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

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Political Rewind: What Georgia politicians are taking from Kansas' abortion vote; Walker on debates

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Stacey Abrams launches a counteroffensive to Brian Kemp's unrelenting TV attack ads, which allege that she would defund law enforcement. Plus, partisan efforts are fueled by Music Midtown's cancellation. And elections nationwide hint at Trump's enduring influence.

August 03, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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U.S. Rep. Buddy Darden joins the panel.

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Political Rewind: Former Rep. Buddy Darden on panel; Kemp ties Abrams to Biden; Back-to-school time

Monday on Political Rewind:  Former U.S. Rep. Buddy Darden joins the panel as we discuss nationwide inflation. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp attempts to tie Stacey Abrams to President Biden's economic policies. But Abrams isn't backing away from Biden, despite his low approval ratings. Plus, the State Ethics Commission investigates Abrams' 2018 campaign.

August 01, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady of Georgia Marty Kemp meet with Dorcas Acosta, a Spanish teacher at Ola High School, on Friday, July 29, 2022, in McDonough, Ga.

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Georgia teachers get $125 more for supplies from federal aid

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is using federal COVID-19 relief money to give teachers another $125 to buy school supplies. The move comes months after he issued a similar stipend.

August 01, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Stacey Abrams

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Stacey Abrams plans for more affordable housing in Georgia

Democrat Stacey Abrams is promoting a plan she says will make housing more available and affordable across Georgia if she defeats Republican Gov. Brian Kemp this year.

July 27, 2022
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  • Associated Press
State Sen. Burt Jones (R-Jackson) officially launched his campaign for lieutenant governor of Georgia on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021.

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Political Rewind: Target letters sent to 16 false electors; Walker campaign revamps

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Sixteen GOP electors who sent false documents to the Library of Congress received target letters from the Fulton County special grand jury. Plus, Walker's campaign changes tactics, driven by new advisors. Meanwhile, there was a hearing on distributing water at polling places.

July 20, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Stacey Abrams

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Campaign finance agency dismisses Abrams violations, fines 30 candidates for missing or late info

The Georgia Government Transparency & Campaign Finance Commission dismissed two charges against Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams but upheld a slew of other charges against 30 Georgia candidates facing fines for failing to file sufficient personal financial disclosure information.

July 14, 2022
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  • Rebecca Grapevine
 This combination of 2022 and 2021 photos shows Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, left, and gubernatorial Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams. The Republican Kemp announced Wednesday, July 6, 2022, that his campaign committee had raised $3.8 million in the two months ended June 30. Abrams hasn't released June 30, 2022, numbers but raised more than $20 million between December and April.

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Stacey Abrams tries to one-up Kemp in call for payments

Democratic candidate for governor Stacey Abrams is calling for another round of payments to Georgia taxpayers. She suggests Republican Gov. Brian Kemp should use $2.4 billion in federal COVID-19 relief money to act now.

July 12, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Stacey Abrams

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Stacey Abrams raises $22M in 2 months, far outpacing Kemp

Stacey Abrams' fundraising continues to accelerate. The Georgia Democrat's campaign for governor swamped Republican incumbent Brian Kemp in the two months ended June 30. She raised $22 million in the period, compared to $6.8 million for Kemp.

July 08, 2022
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  • Associated Press
 This combination of 2022 and 2021 photos shows Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, left, and gubernatorial Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams. The Republican Kemp announced Wednesday, July 6, 2022, that his campaign committee had raised $3.8 million in the two months ended June 30. Abrams hasn't released June 30, 2022, numbers but raised more than $20 million between December and April.

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Gov. Brian Kemp raises $3.8M for reelection bid

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says his main campaign committee raised $3.8 million in the two months ended June 30. However, heavy spending leading up to the Republican's blowout primary win means Kemp's total amount of cash on hand continues to fall.

July 07, 2022
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  • Associated Press
A customer holds a credit card at the pay-at-the-pump gasoline pump in Rolling Meadow, Ill., Thursday, June 30, 2022. U.S consumers have so far defied higher prices for gas, food, and rent and have been spending more in 2022, providing crucial support to the economy. The Wall Street Journal reports that Visa and Mastercard have raised the amount a gas station can hold up to $175 on credit or debit card at the pump.

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Governor suspends Georgia gas taxes through mid-August

Georgia's governor is extending the suspension of the state's motor fuel tax through mid-August. Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday signed an executive order extending the suspension for a second time.

July 01, 2022
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  • Associated Press
The Supreme Court

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Political Rewind: The Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade — here's what it means for Georgia

Friday at 2 p.m. on Political Rewind: The team hosted a live panel in reaction to the breaking news of The Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. 

 

 

 

June 24, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut and
  • Natalie Mendenhall
This combination of 2022 and 2021 photos shows Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, left, and gubernatorial Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams. As Republicans nationwide gear up to attack Democrats with tough-on-crime platforms in the fall of 2022, Democrat Abrams is making guns a central focus of her race for governor, seeking to turn crime into a liability for incumbent Republican Kemp's reelection bid.

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Kemp pushes on school safety; Abrams seeks officer pay hikes

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and his Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams continued their bidding war on public safety Thursday, with Abrams proposing a big pay increase for state police and prison guards, while the Republican incumbent said Georgia will spend at least $8 million more on school safety.

June 24, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Wandrea Moss and Ruby Hunt

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Political Rewind: Abrams and Dems win big; Trump-backed candidates lose; Shaye Moss' testimony

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Stacey Abrams' three endorsed candidates win their runoffs. Plus, Trump-endorsed candidates lose races, a sign that state Republicans are moving away from the former president. Meanwhile, the Jan. 6 committee hearing featured compelling testimony from Georgians.

June 22, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Voters in Macon

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Political Rewind: Commemorating Juneteenth; Runoff elections loom, Walker's campaign scandals

Monday on Political Rewind: On the last day of campaigning before the runoffs, our panel looks at key contests statewide. Plus, after several controversies, Herschel Walker's campaign remains unscathed. 

June 20, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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A tour group led by Rep. Barry Loudermilk includes at least one person present outside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

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Political Rewind: Loudermilk under scrutiny; Abrams blasts Kemp for receiving Daniel Defense funds

Thursday on Political Rewind: The January 6th Committee wants to talk to Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia about a tour he led on the 5th. Plus, Abrams calls out Daniel Defense's campaign donations to Kemp. Meanwhile, Fox News featured only one candidate in the 2nd Congressional District race.

June 16, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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