Political Rewind

Monday on Political Rewind: With less than 24 hours before polls open one last time, Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock are making their final appeals to Georgians — though nearly 2 million have already voted. Our panelists offer their insights on how we got here and what we can expect this week. The panel Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science, Emory University Bernard...

Friday on Political Rewind: Early voting for Georgia's U.S. Senate race ends today, as CNN polls show Sen. Raphael Warnock ahead of Herschel Walker in a nearly tied race. Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee looks to prioritize Georgia in its primary schedule. The panel: Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Margaret Coker, @mideastmarga...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Some Georgians are waiting in lines as long as two hours in order to cast their vote early, as a new poll shows Sen. Raphael Warnock slightly ahead of Herschel Walker, but within the margin of error. Meanwhile, the first pre-file ahead of the 2023 legislative session is a response to Georgia's abortion ban. The panel Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, Atlanta J...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Herschel Walker is under scrutiny yet again after new details about his Georgia residence emerged. Former President Barack Obama is visiting Georgia tomorrow to campaign for Sen. Raphael Warnock. Elsewhere: A South Carolina judge rejected Mark Meadows' appeal to avoid testifying in Fulton County. The panel Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta J...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Gov. Kemp criticized Donald Trump for hosting Kanye West and Nick Fuentes, both outspoken antisemites. Meanwhile, over 300,000 Georgians voted yesterday, setting a record for turnout. And the U.S. Senate looks to codify same-sex and interracial marriage into law. The panel: Adrienne Jones, @adriennemjns, professor of political science and director of pre-law, Morehouse...

Monday on Political Rewind: More than 180,000 Georgians have voted in the runoff for U.S. Senate. Sen. Raphael Warnock is campaigning on-air and in person, while Herschel Walker has stayed out of the spotlight.  The panel: Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia Kendra King Momon, professor of political science, Oglethorpe University Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, poli...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: For the past four decades, The Carter Center has worked to ensure election integrity in more than 100 countries. But recently, its work has focused on domestic elections as conspiracy theories become more mainstream. Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander joins our special Wednesday panel. The panel: Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Cons...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A new poll shows Georgia's race for U.S. Senate is up for grabs. Georgia's Court of Appeals ruled that early voting can go forward this upcoming Saturday. The state also appealed the suspension of a 2019 abortion law. And Sen. Lindsey Graham testifies in Fulton County today.  Timestamps: 0:00 - Introductions 3:00 - Georgia's early voting Saturday will stand, according...

Monday on Political Rewind: With their runoff two weeks away, the Walker and Warnock campaigns are pulling out all the stops. Will Warnock benefit from early Saturday voting? How will Trump and Kemp affect Walker's campaign? And will the overturning of Georgia's abortion law come into play? The panel Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, Emeritus, Emory University Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, pr...

Friday on Political Rewind: Legislators from all walks of life worked with Speaker David Ralston in the legislature. Today, three of them join the show to remember him and think ahead to what his absence will mean for the next session. The panel Calvin Smyre, @CalvinSmyre, former state representative, ambassador designate to the Bahamas Rep. Chuck Efstration, @ChuckEfstration, 104th District (R) J...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Speaker David Ralston died Wednesday surrounded by family. As 73rd Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, he leaves a strong legacy of bipartisanship. Today on Political Rewind, a panel of journalists who covered the speaker remember his life. The panel Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, host, GPB's Lawmakers Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, The Atlanta...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp testifies this morning in the Fulton County probe. Plus, a Trump-backed candidate, Kari Lake, lost her bid to become Arizona’s governor. And as the runoff continues, Warnock and allies are challenging a law that disallows Saturday voting after a holiday. The panel: Adam Van Brimmer, @adamvanbrimmer, editor-In-chief of the opinion page, Savannah Morning...

Monday on Political Rewind: Democrats secured the U.S. Senate, but Republicans could narrowly take the U.S. House, giving a platform to far-right representatives. Meanwhile, Georgia's Republican legislators meet today to find a successor to House Speaker David Ralston. The panel Leo Smith, @leosmithtweets, GOP political consultant and CEO Engaged Futures Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, @mmo_mary, (D) D...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Two days after the midterms, all eyes are on Nevada and Arizona's congressional races. Depending on the outcome, Georgia could decide who controls the Senate. Plus, we look at the voting coalitions that got Kemp reelected and ask what's next for Stacey Abrams. The panel Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Margaret Coker, @mideast...

Wednesday at 2 p.m.: With virtually every vote in, Sen. Raphael Warnock holds a slender lead over Herschel Walker. But both candidates remain under 50%, triggering a runoff on Dec. 6. Meanwhile, Democrats lost nearly all statewide races. What does that mean for a "purple" state? The panelists: Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University Emma Hurt, @...

Wednesday at 9 a.m.: As the dust settles, Georgians know the outcomes of several races. Gov. Brian Kemp has secured a second term and Republicans hold most state offices. But there's no clear winner between Warnock and Walker as control of Congress remains unclear. The panel Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Adrienne Jones, @adriennemjns, professor of pol...

Tuesday at 2 p.m. on Political Rewind: After hours of voting, the secretary of state's office reports very few issues statewide. By tonight, most races will be settled, but at least one race could head into a runoff. Our panel sees how campaigns are ending and what role Georgia may play on the national stage. The panel Chuck Williams, @chuckwilliams, reporter, WRBL-TV Columbus Donna Lowry, @donnal...

Monday on Political Rewind: It's Election Day in Georgia. Will the U.S. Senate race go into a runoff? Will the Abrams campaign prove the polls wrong? Will Republicans sweep down-ballot races? Our panel watches the polls in our first of two Election Day shows. The panel: Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science, Emory University Rick Dent, political ad expert and vice presid...

Monday on Political Rewind: It's finally election week in Georgia. Herschel Walker campaigned at UGA's home game Saturday, but he may not attend a Kemp campaign rally tonight with the GOP ticket. Sen. Warnock is rallying a hometown audience in Savannah as Stacey Abrams campaigns in metro Atlanta. Plus, David Ralston steps down as Speaker of the House. The panel:  Amy Steigerwalt, @DrSteigerwalt, p...

Friday on Political Rewind: Today is the last day of early voting. And as the midterm elections reach a crucial phase @GabrielSterling joins us to talk about Georgia's electoral process. He'll discuss record early voting, potential challenges and how quickly results will come down on election night. The panel Gabriel Sterling, @GabrielSterling, deputy secretary of state of Georgia Jim Galloway, @J...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Over 2 million Georgians have already voted. Our panel weighs in on who has access to the polls. Plus, Georgia's U.S. Senate race could determine who has the majority. Meanwhile: Emails show Trump lawyers hoped Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas would assist in a voter fraud case in Georgia. The panel Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, Atlanta Journal-Consti...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Georgians are on pace to hit 2 million votes today during the early voting period. The Abrams and Kemp campaigns report massive amounts of money raised in a final report. Plus, the Supreme Court ruled that Sen. Lindsey Graham must testify in Fulton County. Meanwhile, conspiracy theories spread after Paul Pelosi was attacked in his home. The panel: Chuck Williams,@chu...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Herschel Walker's second accuser appears on Good Morning America. A new AJC poll leans towards a runoff in the Senate. The panel: Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University Claire Sanders, @SandersPolitics, senior lecturer of political science, Georgia College Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlan...

Monday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams debated over the weekend, sparring over abortion, gun violence, and COVID relief funds. Elsewhere, Barack Obama and Mike Pence headline rallies in Georgia. We also discuss the dangers of violent rhetoric after the attack on Paul Pelosi. The panel Karen Owen, @ProfKarenOwen, political science professor, University of West Georgia Patrici...

Friday on Political Rewind: With gas prices and grocery bills well higher than average, voters have consistently said inflation is their top concern. Our special Friday panel answers your questions: Why is inflation happening? Will there be a recession? And can elected leaders do anything about it? Caroline Fohlin, @CarolineFohlin, professor of economics, Emory University Jim Galloway, @JimJournal...