Runoff Debates Take Center Stage

About this episode

Patricia Murphy and Riley Bunch analyze the key moments and implications of Georgia's latest primary runoff debates ahead of the June 16 election.

Patricia Murphy is joined by Riley Bunch to break down what stood out from Georgia’s latest primary runoff debates and what the performances could mean ahead of the June 16 election. They discuss Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ solo appearance at a debate after rival Rick Jackson skipped the event, Jones’ efforts to align himself with Gov. Brian Kemp, and his answers on abortion, redistricting and the aftermath of the 2020 election. Then Patricia highlights key moments from several down-ballot runoff debates, including a heated Democratic lieutenant governor clash between Josh McLaurin and Nabilah Islam Parkes and a substantive Republican showdown between John F. Kennedy and Greg Dolezal. 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: Patricia Murphy

Guest: Riley Bunch

Topics covered

• Georgia elections
• runoff debates
• political analysis
• candidate performances
• down-ballot races

Keywords

• Georgia
• runoff debates
• Burt Jones
• Josh McLaurin
• Nabilah Islam Parkes
• John F. Kennedy
• Greg Dolezal
• election analysis
• politics

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Places: Georgia

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