David Scott passes; Dr. Jasmine Clark joined to commemorate

About this episode

The episode discusses the passing of Rep. David Scott and features insights from Dr. Jasmine Clark regarding the Democratic primary in Georgia.

PLUS: Senator Warnock takes more verbal whacks at RFK Jr., and new polling bolsters Bottoms' grip on the Democratic primary . Oh, and Tucker Carlson's a liar The Democratic Congressional primary in Georgia's 13th Congressional district now features an open seat , as longtime Rep. David Scott suddenly passed away earlier this week at the age of 80, bringing about yet another special election in Georgia this cycle, but also putting a pause on the primary race where many of Scott's opponents saw his age as a liability. Joining for insights into how her campaign may respond, plus provide her condolences, Georgia state representative Dr. Jasmine Clark. Also offering his condolences , Republican former Rep. Tom Price. - - - In Washington, Georgia's Reverand Senator Raphael Warnock had yet another opportunity to pelt Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with plenty of evidence that RFK is unqualified and unserious for the job as head of the Department of Health & Human Services. - - - Got a Keisha Lance Bottoms mailer, so maybe that's where her campaign funds are going? So far, it's still just Jason Esteves on the air, when Rick Jackson or Burt Jones aren't. I bring this all up (again) because…

People in this episode

Host: Ron Roberts

Guest: Dr. Jasmine Clark

Topics covered

• Georgia politics
• David Scott
• Democratic primary
• special election
• campaign insights
• polling

Keywords

• David Scott
• Dr. Jasmine Clark
• Georgia primary
• polling
• Tucker Carlson
• RFK Jr.
• Keisha Lance Bottoms

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Georgia Democratic party, Department of Health & Human Services

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