Debate Stage Clashes

Debate Stage Clashes

From Politically Georgia by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

April 29, 2026 · 33 min

About this episode

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy analyze the key moments from two Republican debates, focusing on the exchanges between candidates and their campaign issues.

Greg Bluestein hosts with Patricia Murphy for a look at two major Republican debates in the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series. They break down the sharp exchanges between Burt Jones and Rick Jackson in the governor’s race, including attacks over immigration, campaign money and allegations tied to Jones’ use of power. Greg and Patricia also examine the Republican U.S. Senate debate, where Buddy Carter and Mike Collins clashed over an ethics complaint while Derek Dooley tried to position himself as an outsider alternative. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Greg Bluestein

Guest: Patricia Murphy

Topics covered

  • Republican debates
  • governor's race
  • ethics complaint
  • immigration
  • campaign finance
  • political clashes

Keywords

  • Republican debates
  • Burt Jones
  • Rick Jackson
  • Buddy Carter
  • Mike Collins
  • Derek Dooley
  • politics
  • Georgia

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Organizations: Atlanta Press Club, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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