Monday on Political Rewind: President Biden's decision to forgive student loan debt sparked a backlash from conservatives and enjoyed wide support from his base. Plus, state Democrats rally at a convention in Columbus while Gov. Kemp headlines a GOP fish fry in Perry. And we talk of the legacy of former first lady Sandra Deal.

The panel:

Edward Lindsey, @edlindsey14,  former Atlanta state representative

Melita Easters, @GAWINList, founder and director, Georgia WIN List

Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tammy Greer, political science professor, Clark Atlanta University

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions

3:00 - State Republicans and Democrats held conventions in Perry and Columbus.

26:00 - Democrats are feeling more optimistic about this November's outcome. Issues like abortion and student loan relief have bolstered Biden's approval ratings.

40:00 - Biden's student debt relief plan has drawn criticism and praise.

49:00 - Remembering first lady Sandra Deal

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