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Andre Dickens for Atlanta Mayor Nov 17, 2021

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Atlanta Mayoral Candidate Andre Dickens shares his views on crime, affordable housing and the proposed Buckhead City movement. He says his stance on all three issues is what sets him apart from his opponent, Council President Felicia Moore. Dickens also breaks down why serving as the city’s CEO would allow him to foster unity across party lines. Also, Governor Kemp launches a new television ad that’s one minute long. Some wonder if he jumped the gun, long before the gubernatorial election by reacting to the rumblings that another GOP may soon enter the race—former U.S. Senator David Perdue.

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Felicia Moore for Atlanta Mayor Nov 10, 2021

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The Atlanta Mayoral runoff is just weeks away and candidate Felicia Moore stops by Political Breakfast to share what makes her stand out from her opponent, Andre Dickens. Moore talks about crime and how a key component to getting the rising rates under control is to show officers some appreciation. In addition, she talks about the City of Buckhead movement. Moore did especially well in the affluent suburb in the municipal election, but although she plans to be tough on the crime that’s worrying residents, she says she won’t support cityhood. In addition, the Political Breakfast team pays homage to the voice for Veterans everywhere, Max Cleland. Cleland was a former State and US senator for Georgia as well as former head of the Veteran’s Administration.

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Live Election Wrap Nov 03, 2021

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Atlanta’s mayoral race was THE closely watched race. 14 candidates in all, yet only three landed near the top. Just two make it into the November 30 runoff. What direction did the undecideds move in when they finally made it to the polls? Also, State lawmakers tackle redistricting. It stands to be a contentious fight that will likely end up in court.

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Political scramble: Baseball, Reed and the NAACP Oct 27, 2021

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The President of the Atlanta NAACP apologizes for publicly renouncing Kasim Reed for Mayor. This is after the National President cried foul and ordered Richard Rose to retract his statements. Also, some say Governor Brian Kemp played politics with the World Series. Did he use the Braves shining moment to revisit the state's new voting law and spin why Georgia missed out on the All Star Game?

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Stacey Abrams visits Virginia Oct 20, 2021

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Stacey Abrams campaigns for a fellow Democrat running for Governor in Virginia. While there, she tells a crowd she wasn’t in a position to “inherit” the Governor’s job in Georgia. That comment alone has some wondering IF she will announce another run for the job soon or is she implying that ship has sailed. In addition, Charlie Bailey is running for Attorney General. He stops by to talk about his campaign, the Ahmaud Arbery case , the controversial new voting law and the heartbeat bill.

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Shredding, Arrests and Investigations Oct 13, 2021

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Fulton County's Elections Department remains under the microscope as early voting gets underway. Two workers are accused of shredding voter registration applications.

What this could mean for the Director whose job has been in jeopardy for months now. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger calls for a Justice Department Investigation but also has time to write an op-ed for a national news outlet. HE says Stacey Abrams and Donald Trump play politics on the same team.

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Attorney General Chris Carr Oct 06, 2021

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Trump loyalists within the Cobb County GOP are making moves to derail Governor Brian Kemp’s re-election campaign. Attorney General Chris Carr responds as well as tackle other issues like SB 202 and human trafficking.

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Survey says? and AJC reporter Greg Bluestein Sep 29, 2021

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A new survey conducted by the Atlanta business leaders grade city council/mayoral candidates. Some are considered excellent leaders, others not so excellent. Plus, AJC reporter Greg Bluestein talks about his new book Flipped. It covers how last year’s Senate Races launched Georgia in the national political forum. He also addressed How all that will that play into the next election cycle. Law enforcement officers and other emergency personal get a $100 bonus in federal stimulus dollars from Governor Kemp. Is it a nice gesture, a very good deed or a political ploy???

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Two-time Atlanta mayor Andrew Young tackles crime, affordable housing and other issues plaguing the city Sep 22, 2021

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Former Atlanta mayor Andrew Young talks about how the city should get tougher on crime. He also weighs in on a recent poll that indicates most residents are not impressed with the way current mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has handled tough issues like crime, affordable housing and traffic congestion.

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Polls, Polls and a Lt. Governor turned Author Sep 15, 2021

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A new AJC poll shows the Atlanta mayoral race is tight and getting tighter. Former Mayor Kasim Reed and City Council President Felicia Moore appear to be in a statistical dead heat.

Another poll commissioned by those who want Buckhead to become a city...indicates it would thrive financially as a stand alone.

If true, How would Atlanta handle the loss?

And Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan discusses his book about the controversial 2020 Presidential election d and how it's stands to pave the way for a new and improved Republican Party.

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