The AJC's Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Bill Nigut analyze Harris’s defeat, Georgia’s GOP strategy, and Democratic challenges
Summary:
One week after Election Day, the political landscape in Georgia is shifting, with both parties assessing their next moves. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Bill Nigut speak with incoming DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson. She shares her insights on Vice President Kamala Harris’s loss and its impact on Georgia Democrats, along with her goals for DeKalb County’s first 100 days under her leadership.
Republican strategist Stephen Lawson joins the podcast to discuss Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the priorities that Georgia Republicans are likely to push forward in the upcoming legislative session.
Finally, we explore the fallout within the Georgia Democratic Party after recent losses, as pressure mounts for leadership changes. We’ll examine what these developments mean for Georgia’s political future.
Links to today’s topics
Incoming DeKalb CEO prepares transition team
Georgia Democrats consider "course correction" after losing 2024 presidential race
Donald Trump is likely to look to Georgia as he builds out his White House team
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