Georgia on our minds
The balance of power in Washington all hinges on two Senate runoffs in Georgia. Today, we explore the forces behind this remarkable political moment and what’s at stake for the people who hold the country’s future in their hands.
December 30, 20201h 2m
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Show Notes
As the dust settled after the November election, it became clear that the balance of power in Washington would all hinge on two Senate runoffs in Georgia. Whether President-elect Joe Biden will be able to accomplish major parts of his agenda, whether Congress will remain gridlocked, whether there will be single party rule or a still divided government -- it all comes down to Georgia.
Attention, money and volunteers have poured into the state. But how much do we really understand about Georgia’s politics or history? Our host Martine Powers and producer Ted Muldoon bring us today’s dispatch from Georgia about these two runoff races, the history that led up to them and the ways that real and perceived voter suppression have collided in this one remarkable political moment.
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The Post’s political reporter Cleve Wootson has been reporting on the runoffs from Georgia for more than a month -- including looking at the massive amount of money and attention on the races. Records show Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock each raised more than $100 million in two months.
President Trump has been blasting Georgia’s election system. Many Republicans plan to vote in the Senate runoffs anyway.
In Georgia Senate runoffs, the focus — and the fire — is on Raphael Warnock.
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