Political Rewind: Ballot Drop Boxes Were Popular In Democratic Areas, Then Came The New Election Law
Monday on Political Rewind: The latest campaign financial reports in races across the state reveal once again the staggering sums of money that now are commonplace in political campaigns. And a new Georgia law opens the door for the state\u2019s political leaders to rake in even more cash. We took a look at the latest fundraising reports and the powerful impact of money in politics with our panel.\n\nBut first: A GPB News joint report with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution crunched the numbers to see how many Georgians filed their absentee ballots in 2020 \u2014 a number that will be heavily affected by the new Georgia election law both codifying drop boxes and constraining their use.\n\nMeanwhile, after releasing his first campaign ad late last week, Gov. Brian Kemp traveled to Perry, Ga., over the weekend to launch his bid for reelection in front of an enthusiastic crowd. While Kemp faces an initial primary challenge, he is already taking steady aim at his presumed opponent, prominent Democrat and former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams.\n\nPlus, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary at a party in Plains, Ga., on Saturday. The former president shared his recipe for a successful marriage.\n\nPanelists:\n\nSam Olens \u2014 Former State Attorney General\n\nBuddy Darden \u2014 Former U.S. Representative\n\nTia Mitchell \u2014 Washington Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution\n\nJim Galloway \u2014 Former Political Columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution