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President Joe Biden’s addressed the nationa last night from the Oval Office, explaining to
the American people why he decided to end his reelection bid. On today’s episode of The
Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Congressman Buddy Carter and
State Senator Derek Mallow join the program with reaction.
Then, a look at Donald Trump’s attacks on Kamala Harris at his rally in North Carolina.
Plus, a discussion of state School Superintendent Richard Woods’ decision not to allow
state funds to be used to pay for schools to offer an advanced placement course in African
American history.
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Former Atlanta MayorKeisha Lance Bottoms, now a senior adviser to Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, describes how the candidate is bringing new energy to Democrats, who feared that President Joe Biden would have struggled to beat former President Donald Trump.
But despite the new enthusiasm Black female voters are feeling for Harris, and the possibility that young voters could embrace her, Bottoms acknowledges that Trump will still be challenging to beat.
Then, former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, a "Never Trumper" Republican who weeks ago had endorsed Biden, joins the podcast to talk about how he sees the presumed nomination of Harris altering the landscape of the race.
Links to today’s topics
New poll shows Harris "honeymoon" and tight Georgia race
Georgia Democrats unite quickly behind Harris to take on Trump
Morehouse grad and Harris pastor says vp is at "top of her game"
Geoff Duncan: The political reset America desperately needed
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The AJC’s Politically Georgia On the Road tour continues in Savannah, Georgia. On today’s episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock joins the show live just hours after President Joe Biden ended his bid for reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor.
Warnock was the fourth in a quartet of guests for the live show, following Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in Atlanta, Gov. Brian Kemp in Athens and former Gov. Sonny Perdue in Macon. More live events will soon be scheduled.
Links to today’s topics
Raphael Warnock on Kamala Harris’ presidential bid: ‘She will win’
Complete coverage: Biden leaving presidential race
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The podcast looks at the aftermath of the stunning turn of events Sunday when President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and Vice President Kamala Harris emerged as the Democrats' likely new presidential candidate. The hosts talk with Van Johnson, mayor of Savannah and a member of the Democratic National Committee. The mayor said he supports Harris for the Democratic nomination.
Then, Democratic state Rep. Shelly Hutchinson, who will be a delegate to the party's convention next month, tells the podcast she understands that as a Black and South Asian woman, Harris will face challenges winning the support of voters who may be unwilling to cast their ballots for a female or a minority candidate.
Plus, Atlanta Journal-Constitution elections reporter Mark Niesse explains how a different Democratic presidential candidate can be placed on the Georgia ballot.
Links
Georgia Democratic leaders quickly line up behind Kamala Harris
Patricia Murphy: Biden does right thing and leave stage
Georgia Republicans say "good riddance" to Biden
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On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s
Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell
discuss Donald Trump’s acceptance speech and summarize how the week went for
Republicans in Milwaukee.
Georgia Republican Party Chairman Josh McKoon joins the
podcast with his thoughts on this week’s convention.
Plus, it appears that President Biden is reaching a point
where he will make the final decision to stay in or leave the race.
Links to today’s topics
speech ends week that upended race
time Georgia delegates revel in experience
terrible 24 hours puts Democrats in gloomy mood
Georgia MAGA allies jockey to be seen
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Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance, who until this week had never attended a national political convention, took to the stage to introduce himself to delegates and to the American people. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Bill Nigut, Tia Mitchell and Greg Bluestein play highlights from Vance’s speech that appealed to swing voters..
Democratic Georgia State Senator Josh McLaurin offers his take on JD Vance’s convention speech and talks about the relationship he had with Vance as his former Yale Law School roommate.
Georgia Republican Congressman Mike Collins also joins the podcast to respond to the Vice Presidential candidate’s speech, but also answers questions about the controversy he stirred up by writing a social media post calling for law enforcement to detain President Biden, who he claimed was responsible for the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
Links to today’s topics
JD Vance appeals to swing voters in convention speech
Mike Collins feeds conspiracy theories after Trump assassination attempt
JD Vance's former roommate shares views of the man he knew well
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On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut recap Day 2 of the Republican National Convention where Donald Trump’s former rival for the GOP nomination took to the stage to endorse him. Nikki Haley said she didn’t agree with Trump all of the time, but called him a far better choice than Joe Biden. Georgia delegates tell Politically Georgia they believe Haley’s endorsement will move Georgians who hadn’t supported Trump into his column.
You'll also hear about Governor Brian Kemp’s busy day in Milwaukee, addressing the Georgia delegation and making the rounds of national media organizations.
And Georgia Republican Congressman Rich McCormick joins the podcast to talk about the selection of JD Vance as Trump’s vice presidential running mate.
Plus: Tia Mitchell talks about a gathering of Black Trump supporters, organized by the Georgia GOP that she attended on Tuesday.
Links to topics
Video story: Kemp tells AJC "It's Trump's platform, doesn't matter what we think"
Georgia stays in shadows at GOP convention
Tia Mitchell: Black Republicans meet and strategize at convention
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On the same day that Republican delegates formally named Donald Trump their candidate for President, the former president announced that his running mate will be Ohio Senator JD Vance. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell have reaction from Georgia delegates and Georgia GOP Chair Josh McKoon.
Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene spoke at the convention last night. Hear highlights and analysis.
Plus, former Trump administration official and GOP candidate for the 3rd congressional district Brian Jack joins the podcast with his thoughts on JD Vance pick and the convention so far in Milwaukee.
Links to topics
Trump wins GOP nomination, picks Vance as VP
Trump's pick of Vance is all about the base
MTG speech starts somber, ends fiery
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Former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler joins the podcast to discuss how the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump may change the tone and tenor of the presidential race. The Georgia Republican also discusses how the mood of the Republican National Convention may shift in the aftermath of the violent attack that left at least two people dead and Trump injured.
Then, the hosts discuss how Democrats are responding to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and how it changes the debate over whether President Joe Biden is a liability to the ticket who ought to allow Democrats to pick a potentially stronger candidate against Trump.
Plus, University of Georgia professor Charles Bullock discusses whether there is any solution to the dark and violent rhetoric that has become commonplace in politics today.
Links to topics
Georgians to play prominent role in GOP convention
Democrats considering next steps after Trump assassination attempt
Trump to announce running mate as convention kicks off
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As doubts about whether President Biden can defeat Donald Trump in November, a coalition of prominent Black church leaders issued a ringing endorsement of Biden’s bid for re-election. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitutions Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell welcome the leader of the group, Georgia AME Bishop Reginald Jackson.
Also on the podcast, Donald Trump is expected to name his vice presidential running mate soon. One of the leading contenders is believed to be Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. Georgia Democratic state senator Josh McLaurin remembers a time when, as Vance’s law school roommate, he was privy to Vance’s concerns about Trump’s quest for the White House in 2016.
Plus, Bluestein, Mitchell and Nigut answer questions from the Politically Georgia mailbag and offer the picks for who is up and who is down this week.
Links to today's topics
Black Georgia faith leaders express strong support for Biden
Josh McLaurin recalls J.D. Vance's past concerns about Trump rise to power
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