Political Rewind: Fulton DA disqualified; Camden Spaceport Saga; Carter's no vote on gay marriage

Published: July 26, 2022, 5:18 p.m.

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A judge ruled that Fani Willis cannot investigate state Sen. Burt Jones in the Fulton County special grand jury investigating the 2020 election. Plus, courts have upheld subpoenas for false electors and Rep. Jody Hice. Meanwhile, Rep. Buddy Carter voted against codifying gay marriage.  The panel: Chuck Williams, @chuckwilliams, reporter, WRBL-TV Margaret Coker, @mideastmargaret , editor in chief, The Current Maya King, @mayaaking, politics reporter, The New York Times Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps: 0:00 - Introductions 3:00 - A Fulton County judge ruled that DA Fani Willis cannot investigate GOP lieutenant governor candidate Burt Jones. 26:00 - A Marquette Law survey finds that the Dobbs decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has not shifted political opinion. Issues like inflation may concern voters more. 43:00 - The Camden County spaceport project faces additional challenges as the landowner announced it would not sell, and the state Supreme Court is considering a referendum raised by voters. 48:00 - Rep. Buddy Carter voted against codifying same-sex marriage into federal law. Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.