Critical Race Theory' In Schools Raised As New Wedge Issue For 2022; Ralston For Senate?
Friday on Political Rewind: Is Georgia House Speaker David Ralston considering a run for the U.S. Senate? A recent visit to D.C. to meet with Republican congressional leaders and social media posts about the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Raphael Warnock is leading some to speculate Ralston might consider a challenge in 2022. At the moment, there are no well-known Republican challengers to Warnock's seat. We discussed the possibilities with our panel. Meanwhile, conservative leaders across Georgia are focusing their attention on a new issue: critical race theory in state curriculum. Gov. Brian Kemp yesterday urged the state board of education to take steps to assure that the “dangerous ideology” will not take root in state standards and curriculum. But is this a problem in search of a solution? In Cherokee County, the superintendent of schools insisted critical race theory will not be taught in county classrooms as a school board meeting attracted hundreds of people angry about any effort to teach students that there is systemic racism built into American institutions. Panelists: Patricia Murphy — Political Reporter and Columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sarah Riggs Amico — Business Executive and former Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, Senate Leo Smith — Political Strategy Consultant, CEO of Engaged Futures Group Donna Lowry— Host, Georgia Public Broadcasting's Lawmakers