Kemp’s Next Moves

About this episode

The episode discusses Brian Kemp's political future and his alignment with Donald Trump, featuring insights from Jonathan Martin's interview with Kemp.

Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell talk with Jonathan Martin about his sit-down interview with Gov. Brian Kemp at the Masters and what it reveals about Kemp’s political future. They examine Kemp’s push for Derek Dooley in the Senate race, concerns about the GOP bench, and the shifting outlook for Jon Ossoff’s reelection chances. The conversation also explores Kemp’s uneasy alignment with Donald Trump and what it could mean for 2028. Martin outlines how Georgia’s top Democrats, including Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, are gaining national attention as potential presidential contenders. 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

Hosts: Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell

Guest: Jonathan Martin

Topics covered

• Georgia politics
• Brian Kemp
• Senate race
• GOP concerns
• 2028 election
• Democratic contenders

Keywords

• Brian Kemp
• Jonathan Martin
• Senate race
• GOP
• Jon Ossoff
• 2028 election
• Donald Trump
• Georgia Democrats

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Atlanta Journal-Constitution, GOP

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