Political Rewind: A New Election Law, An Arrest And The Troubling Optics That Recall Georgia's Past
Friday on Political Rewind: A contentious GOP election law passed along partisan lines in the General Assembly yesterday. The omnibus bill changes many aspect of Georgia elections, and includes stricter identification requirements for absentee voting and a more narrower window to request an absentee ballot. The State House approved SB 202 early Thursday with a 100-75 party-line vote, and the Senate voted to agree with the House changes 34-20 on a party-line vote as well. Hours later, Gov. Brian Kemp signed the bill into law from the state Capitol. During the ceremony, Democratic House member Park Cannon, a representative from Atlanta, was arrested and led from the Capitol building in handcuffs after attempting to attend the signing. Panelists: Donna Lowry — Host, GPB's Lawmakers Patricia Murphy — Political Reporter and Columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Rana Cash — Executive Editor, Savannah Morning News Chuck Williams — Reporter, WRBL-TV