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Plugged In: Harris looks to win over voters outside Atlanta Aug 30, 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up a campaign swing in coastal Georgia with a Savannah rally on Thursday.

Harris, along with her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, visited a marching band practice and a barbecue restaurant, among other local stops.

The goal, campaign strategists say, is to show Democrats are serious about winning votes outside of Metro Atlanta, as political reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss on this week’s episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast."

Plus, the Georgia State Election Board is facing growing scrutiny over new rules that could result in local election board members refusing to certify election results and an update on the status of third party and independent presidential candidates appearing on the state's ballots.

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Georgia's GOP flip-flopping support between Trump, Harris Aug 29, 2024

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On this edition of Political Breakfast, the team discusses how influential Georgia Republicans are still conflicted when it comes to supporting former president Donald Trump.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's tense relationship with Donald Trump appears to be fading. He's now attending a fundraiser for Trump in Atlanta.

How can this be a win/win for both?

Plus former GOP Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan is now endorsing Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. He's now calling on more Republicans to join him.

Republican strategist Brian Robinson and Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson tell host Lisa Rayam how all this will affect Duncan's and Kemp's future in Georgia politics.

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DNC wrap-up, Harris-Walz stumping in rural southern Georgia Aug 27, 2024

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In this edition of Political Breakfast, Democratic Strategist Tharon Johnson's take of the Democratic National Convention. He was there in Chicago and spent time on the convention floor.

Plus Republican Strategist Brian Robinson and Tharon both share their take on the stumping that will be ramping-up in the battleground state of Georgia with host Lisa Rayam.

Hear why they say spending time in the Peach State will make or break who comes out on top in November.

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Plugged In: Georgia makes a splash at the Democratic National Convention Aug 23, 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris has officially accepted her party's historic nomination for president.

Atlanta may have missed out on hosting the Democratic National Convention this year, but the city's culture was prominently on display.

In this week’s episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss what happened at the DNC and introduce listeners to some of the Georgians who were there.

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Day one DNC wrap-up Aug 20, 2024

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On this edition of Political Breakfast, the team talks about the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock took center stage and ignited the crowd with a fiery speech.

Republican Strategist Brian Robinson and The Atlanta Civic Circle's Saba Long provide insight on Warnock's time at the podium.

Plus the moment some call bittersweet for President Joe Biden. His address and how it could have been embraced by both Democrats and Republicans alike.

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Plugged In: Georgia is facing a maternal mortality crisis Aug 16, 2024

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Georgia’s maternal mortality rate is among the worst in the nation and health officials say the vast majority of pregnancy related deaths in the state are preventable.

WABE Health Reporter Jess Mador has been reporting on the crisis and potential solutions. She joined WABE’s Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali for this week’s episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast."

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Georgia's State Election Board draws ire from both Democrats and Republicans; Predictions surrounding Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' current honeymoon Aug 15, 2024

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On this week's second edition of Political Breakfast, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, postponed a visit to Georgia due to Tropical Storm Debby.

But their Honeymoon has not waned. Will it? And if so, when?

Republican Strategist Brian Robinson and the Atlanta Civic Circle's Saba Long talk with host Lisa Rayam about the prospect.

Plus, how the GOP-led Georgia State Election Board has revisited ways to handle and monitor voter challenges ahead of the November Election.

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Governor Kemp makes it clear that he fully supports the Republican ticket in the race for the White House, the DUI arrest of a Georgia state lawmaker Aug 13, 2024

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On this edition of Political Breakfast, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp makes it clear that he supports the GOP presidential ticket, even though Donald Trump continues to attack him personally.

Why is the Governor becoming more and more vocal about his stance now?

Republican strategist Brian Robinson and the Atlanta Civic Circle's Saba Long share their thoughts with host Lisa Rayam.

Plus, the charges and politics surrounding a Georgia state lawmaker arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

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Plugged In: Explaining Georgia's new rule on certifying elections Aug 09, 2024

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A new rule approved by the Georgia State Election Board could open the door for local election boards to refuse to certify election results. The measure will go into effect ahead of the November presidential election.

On this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," political reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss the new rule, which is just one sentence long, and how opponents worry it could have sweeping consequences this fall in a critical swing state if local election members, driven by unsupported claims of election fraud, use it to delay certifying the results or to reject them outright.

Plus, a look at how former president Donald Trump has reignited his feud with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp.

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Trump reignites his feud with Kemp ahead of tight November presidential race Aug 07, 2024

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On this week's Political Breakfast, how former Presdent Donald Trump is once again taking aim at Georgia Governor Brian Kemp.

Kemp was his target at a recent rally in Atlanta.

Is this good or bad politics for the GOP presidential nominee?

Host Lisa Rayam asks that question of Republican strategist Brian Robinson and the Atlanta Civic Circle's Saba Long.

What do they make of more Republicans expressing disdain for Trump?

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