Political Rewind

Today on Political Rewind, we had Gov. Brian Kemp on at the beginning of our show to discuss the latest updates on the new coronavirus in Georgia. Afterward, the Democratic presidential primary stretches across the country today, as voters in 14 states participate in Super Tuesday.

Monday on Political Rewind, Georgians have their first chance to choose a candidate in the presidential race starting today. Early voting for the March 24 presidential primary has begun across the state. The vote opens just as former Vice President Joe Biden – the consistent leader in polls here – sees a revival of his hopes for the nomination after a landslide victory in South Carolina.

Friday on Political Rewind, our panel was live from the annual Georgia Bar, Media & Judiciary Conference at the State Bar of Georgia in downtown Atlanta. The conference brings together Georgia lawyers, judges and journalists for discussions centered on law and the courts.

Thursday on Political Rewind, rates of infant mortality in Georgia are a continuing concern. According to reporting out of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the issues facing some expecting mothers include lack of quality health care in rural areas. Our panel broke down the story.

Wednesday on Political Rewind, the Democratic National Committee announced it has added Georgia to a list of targeted battleground states the party will look to claim in this year’s elections. Next door, South Carolina saw a fierce presidential primary debate in Charleston.

Tuesday on Political Rewind, we looked into current legislative efforts in the General Assembly. Several bills in the state legislature this month focus on access to higher education for immigrants who have been granted a temporary reprieve from deportation — specifically those covered by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA.

Today on Political Rewind, the Democratic race for president is now playing out on Georgia’s northeast border. Democrats in South Carolina go to the polls next Saturday in a state the former Vice President Joe Biden has long called his firewall. But Sen. Bernie Sanders, who has momentum after a series of victories, is rapidly closing on Biden in recent polling.

Today on Political Rewind, President Trump says he is considering naming Georgia Congressman Doug Collins permanent director of national intelligence. The move would end what is becoming a nasty campaign battle between Rep. Collins and Sen. Kelly Loeffler as they position themselves for the November special Senate election. But in an interview with on Political Rewind just hours before the preside...

Thursday on Political Rewind, the Georgia House voted yesterday on a mid-year budget differing significantly from the proposal submitted by Gov. Brian Kemp. The altered budget, passed by a 126-to-46 vote, maintains funding for services that state representatives deemed too important to cut, including funds for food inspectors in the Department of Agriculture, accountability courts and mental healt...

Wednesday on Political Rewind, legislators in the Georgia House are set to vote on a mid-year budget rejecting many previously proposed cuts to health services, accountability courts and more. What could this mean for the relationship between the governor and legislative leaders?

Tuesday on Political Rewind, the legislature is back in session after a week-long break. They have been studying deep cuts Gov. Brian Kemp has proposed to the mid-year budget. Republican House leaders want to restore funds for what they say are essential services, including state food safety inspectors.

Monday on Political Rewind, new figures reveal how much Georgia donors are contributing to Democratic presidential campaigns, and the numbers show former Mayor Pete Buttigieg out front with $800,00 and Joe Biden following close behind. While in 5th place, Sen. Amy Klobuchar nonetheless gained a big boost in donations in the last quarter of 2019. Those final three months of the year saw her receive...

Friday on Political Rewind, what is the role of Georgia in election year politics? National attention turns to the Peach State in 2020. Robert Costa, moderator of PBS's Washington Week, is on our panel to discuss.

Thursday on Political Rewind, Lucy McBath’s endorsement of Michael Bloomberg has come at a crucial time for the Democratic presidential candidate as controversial unfolds over past remarks. The former mayor of New York City is under increased scrutiny after a leaked tape exposed Bloomberg talking in 2015 about minorities in harsh terms as he defended the controversial “stop and frisk” policing pro...

Wednesday on Political Rewind, breaking down the results from the New Hampshire primary. Vermont’s Sen. Bernie Sanders has won a narrow victory over Pete Buttigieg, while Sen. Amy Klobuchar surged into a third place. Our panel of experts will look at how the candidates spun the results and discuss the arguments each will likely make moving forward to Nevada and South Carolina. Plus, the demographi...

Tuesday on Political Rewind, it is a crowded field in the race for the Senate seat held now held by Gov. Brian Kemp appointee Sen. Kelly Loeffler. A feisty battle between Loeffler and Rep. Doug Collins is sparking division between GOP leaders.

Monday on Political Rewind, formal meetings in the legislature were put on hold last week as agency heads and legislative leaders discussed Gov. Brian Kemp's proposed budget cuts. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Ariel Hart discussed the impacts on Georgia health issues.

Friday on Political Rewind, President Donald Trump hinted that he is looking for a compromise to end the showdown between U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler and U.S. Rep. Doug Collins. The two Republicans are running for the same U.S. Senate seat.

Today on Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp has offered a sharp rebuke to lawmakers who have called a halt to the legislative session to try and resolve an escalating budget fight. Without using his name, Gov. Kemp attacked Speaker David Ralston, who called for the 7-day suspension of the session.

On Wednesday's Political Rewind, we discuss the impending U.S. Senate vote on the impeachment of President Trump. Georgia Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler are set to cast votes to acquit. It is likely they will join all their Republican colleagues in rejecting the two articles of impeachment.

On this edition of Political Rewind, it's our second live show of the day as we await the results of Monday night's Iowa caucuses. At least some results are expected later in the day, but will we learn the winner? A big question for all candidates: how much will the delay impact fundraising and their performance in New Hampshire? Also, Sen. Kelly Loeffler takes to the Senate floor during the Impea...

On this morning's edition of Political Rewind, Democratic candidates for president are campaigning in New Hampshire this morning even as they await the delayed results of the Iowa caucuses. Confusion in reporting from precincts across the Hawk Eye state left the Democratic field without a clear front runner and without winnowing the field. The turmoil in Iowa could potentially make Georgia’s late...

Monday on Political Rewind, new fundraising totals for Georgia candidates for the U.S. Senate show Republicans incumbent Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler have wide financial advantages over all Democratic challengers. Loeffler is making good on her promise to open her own checkbook for her race. She has already put $5 million into her campaign account. But in the two hotly contested metro Atl...

On Friday's Political Rewind, House Speaker David Ralston has ended speculation that the legislature could pass a bill forcing primary elections for both Georgia U.S. Senate seats this year. The proposed measure appeared to be designed to offer GOP Senate candidate Doug Collins a leg up in his battle with Sen. Kelly Loeffler.

Thursday on Political Rewind, Rev. Raphael Warnock, the pastor of historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, announced he is a candidate for Sen. Kelly Loeffler’s U.S. Senate seat. Georgia Democrats have urged Warnock to enter the race because they see him as a unifying candidate the party can rally around.