Political Rewind: Georgia's Voice In U.S. House COVID Relief, Gun Control Amid Voting Bill Debates
Wednesday on Political Rewind: The U.S. House prepares to take a final vote on President Joe Biden\u2019s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. Gov. Brian Kemp continues to criticize the measure as a bailout for Democratic-majority states. Our panel discusses if Georgia stands to benefit and Kemp\u2019s objections.\n\nAlso, a gun bill championed by Georgia U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath could soon see a vote in the U.S. House. The legislation would establish universal background checks for all potential gun buyers. McBath says the bill is needed urgently because of increased incidents of gun crime and violence that could be tied to the ongoing pandemic.\n\nPlus, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond says there are parallels between today's controversial election bills at the state Capitol and historical efforts to block Black communities in Georgia from casting ballots.\n\nPanelists:\n\nMichael Thurmond \u2014 CEO, DeKalb County\n\nDr. Karen Owen \u2014 Professor of Political Science, West Georgia University\n\nLeo Smith \u2014 Republican Strategist & President, Engaged Futures Group \n\nGreg Bluestein \u2014 Politics Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution