Political Rewind

Thursday on Political Rewind: On this day in 1906, white mobs killed at least 25 Black Georgians in what would be known as the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre. Plus, the 11th Circuit says the Department of Justice can still examine classified documents from Mar-a-Lago. Also, we look at the story of a Stone Mountain bridge.

The panel

Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Riley Bunch, @ribunchreports, public policy reporter, GPB News

Michael Thurmond, @dekalblikesmike, CEO, DeKalb County

Jordan Fuchs, @JordyFuchs, Republican political consultant

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

4:00 - Stone Mountain bridge rededicated

10:00 - Remembering the Atlanta Race Massacre

16:00 - What to make of the latest polls

35:00 - PAC increases spending on Herschel Walker race

48:00 - The Libertarian vote

50:00 - Creating a pipeline for Republican women to run for statewide offices

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Wednesday on Political Rewind: As the incumbent governor, Brian Kemp is running a tight campaign based on what he's accomplished over the last four years. Kemp campaign communications director Cody Hall joins the panel to break down their strategy for a rematch against Stacey Abrams.

The panel

Cody Hall, @CodyHallGA, director of communications, Kemp for Governor

Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Timestamps

0:00- Introduction

4:00- Where does the race stand from the view of the Kemp campaign?

10:00-Getting back to campaigning in metro Atlanta

12:00- Trump’s impact on the campaign

17:00- Will Kemp pursue new legislation on abortion if reelected?

19:00- Kemp and spending money from the CARES Act

23:00- Engaging Black voters

28:00- Fundraising landscape

33:00- Stacey Abrams on defunding the police

35:00- Will Kemp campaign more with Herschel Walker?

42:00- New AJC poll shows abortion is not a primary motivating factor to vote

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Tuesday on Political Rewind: A new poll shows a toss-up between Walker and Warnock and a wider lead for Gov. Brian Kemp over Stacey Abrams. Our panel analyzes the results. Plus, the latest on the Fulton County special grand jury and an update on Hyundai's plant in Southeast Georgia.

The panel:

Adam Van Brimmer, @adamvanbrimmer, opinion writer, Savannah Morning News

Andra Gillespie,@AndraGillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University

Chuck Williams,@chuckwilliams, reporter, WRBL-TV Columbus

Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions

4:00 - New polls from the AJC bear bleak news for Democrats.

24:04- Correction to Friday's show

27:00 - An update on the Fulton County special grand jury and its political fallout.

44:00 - Hyundai may face problems opening its Southeast Georgia plant.

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Monday on Political Rewind: In a flyer for a now-canceled anti-Stacey Abrams protest, the Forsyth County GOP warn that Democrats were "crossing over our county border." Some say the move was a reminder of the county's racist history. Plus, Herschel Walker paints himself as an underdog ahead of the debate with Warnock. 

The panel:

Adrienne Jones, @adriennemjns, political science professor and director, pre-law, Morehouse College

Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University

Chauncey Alcorn, @CLamontLives, reporter, Capital B

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

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introductions

4:00 - World leaders attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral today.

12:00 - An anti-Abrams protest in Forsyth County was canceled following concern that rhetoric on a GOP flyer would spark violence.

30:00 - Herschel Walker said he was "not that smart," attempting to pit himself as the underdog against Sen. Warnock.

42:00 - New voters enter the Georgia electorate.

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Friday on Political Rewind: Governor Kemp plans to give Grady a cash infusion to prepare for the closure of the Atlanta Medical Center.

Plus, the fundraising race between Marjorie Taylor Greene and Marcus Flowers.

And will DA Fani Willis subpoena former President Donald Trump?

The panel

Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tia Mitchell, @TIAreports, Washington correspondent, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Leo Smith, @leosmithtweets, GOP consultant, president, Engaged Futures

Howard Franklin, @iruncampaigns, president & CEO, Ohio River South

Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Timestamps

0:00 – Introductions

5:40- Special Master assigned to Mar-a-Lago raid

9:00- $130M infused into Grady Hospital

25:00- More money funneled into district 14th

39:00- Where is Abrams’ campaign lacking in support from Black voters

47:00- Update on Fulton County probe

52:00- New Carter Center initiative

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Thursday on Political Rewind: The rematch between Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp for Georgia's governor is one of the most closely watched races in the country. Republicans have held the seat since 2003, but in 2018 Abrams came within 50,000 votes for the position. So what is Abrams' strategy this time around?

The panel

Lauren Groh-Wargo, @gwlauren, campaign manager for Stacey Abrams

Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions

3:00 - New polling shows Stacey Abrams and Governor Brian Kemp in a near-tie for the gubernatorial seat.

16:00 - The Abrams campaign responds to the closure of the Atlanta Medical Center.

30:00 - Stacey Abrams proposed multiple policies recently, including legalizing gambling in order to fund the Hope scholarship.

35:00 - Abrams and Kemp have differed on where to use federal funds left over from COVID relief.

42:00 - Will the Abrams campaign's messaging motivate voters, namely women affected by an abortion ban?

*Please note a representative from the Kemp campaign will join the show next week.

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The debate stage is set for Herschel Walker and Sen. Raphael Warnock. The long-awaited matchup is the first time Walker will face an opponent since announcing his candidacy. Meanwhile, Sen. Lindsey Graham stuns Republicans by proposing a federal abortion ban.

The panel:

Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Maya King, @mayaaking, politics reporter, New York Times

Rick Dent, vice president, Matrix Communications

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions

3:00 - Herschel Walker and Sen. Raphael Warnock have finally agreed to a debate on Oct. 14 in Savannah.

12:00 - Sen. Lindsey Graham has proposed a federal abortion ban, drawing some flak from his fellow Republicans.

20:00 - Concerns around the viability of Stacey Abrams' campaign.

38:00 - Record amounts of money are being spent on campaigns in Georgia.

Thursday on Political Rewind: Stacey Abram's campaign manager Lauren Groh-Wargo joins the show. Please reach out to us with your questions for her at @PoliticsGPB on Twitter and on our voicemail line at 404-494-0421.

*Next week a member from Gov. Brian Kemp's campaign will join the show.

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The Department of Justice has issued dozens of subpoenas. Could the investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election focus on Georgia? Plus, state House Speaker Ralston says political rhetoric is too heated. Meanwhile, major credit card companies will start categorizing gun sales.

The panel

Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, host of “Lawmakers,” GPB-TV

Margaret Coker,@mideastmargaret, editor in chief, The Current

Stephen Fowler, @stphnfwlr, political reporter, GPB news and host, “Battleground Ballot Box” podcast

Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

3:00 - The Department of Justice issued dozens of subpoenas related to Trump allies' involvement in overturning the 2020 election.

18:00 - Georgia House Speaker David Ralston says political rhetoric has gotten too inflammatory.

28:00 - Stacey Abrams' campaign continues to reach out to Black male voters.

37:00 - Rep. Buddy Carter's chances in the 1st District race.

41:00 - State politicians propose methods to close health care gaps following Atlanta Medical Center's closure.

45:00 - Credit card companies will now track gun sales.

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Monday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Medical Center is closing. How will candidates motivate voters concerned by a shrinking health care safety net? Meanwhile, the Walker campaign says Sen. Raphael Warnock and other Democrats "use race to divide us." Elsewhere, a women-led city moves to decriminalize abortion.

The panel:

Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University

Audrey Haynes, professor of political science, University of Georgia

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

Tammy Greer, professor of political science, Clark Atlanta University

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions

4:00 - Wellstar is shutting down the Atlanta Medical Center. How will candidates appeal to voters who depend on the facility?

20:00 - Two Cobb County deputies were killed in an attempt to serve a warrant.

29:00 - Remembering those who lost their lives on 9/11.

31:00 - The Walker campaign accuses Sen. Raphael Warnock of "using race to divide Americans."

44:00 - DeKalb County's Pine Lake is run entirely by women. The city is trying to decriminalize abortion.

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Friday on Political Rewind: In eight weeks, Georgians will cast their votes in the midterms. Our panel checks in on down-ballot races. Plus, former ambassador and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley arrived to campaign for Kemp and Walker. Meanwhile, Warnock's new ad focuses on Walker's hesitancy to debate.

The panel

Emma Hurt, @Emma_Hurt, reporter, Axios Atlanta

Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political columnist, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Leroy Chapman, @AJCLeroyChapman, managing editor, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rahul Bali, @rahulbali, politics reporter and podcast co-host, “Georgia Votes 2022,” WABE

0:00 - Introduction

3:50 - Nikki Hayley stumping for Brian Kemp and Herschel Walker

12:40 - Herschel Walker releases new ad targeting top Democrats as divisive

23:00 - Rahul Bali breaks down debate saga

31:20 - Georgia leaders' responses to Queen Elizabeth II’s death

35:00 - New poll provides insight into top races

47:00 - Coffee County saga

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