Political Rewind: Tributes Pour In For Georgia's Vernon Jordan; Battle Continues Over Voting Laws
Wednesday on Political Rewind:\xa0Reforms or restrictions? That's the question on the latest\xa0bundle of laws that would change the way Georgians vote. Voting access advocates are expressing concerns this legislation will make voting harder, and describe it as an attempt at voter suppression by state Republicans.\n\nBut first, we remember the life of civil rights leader Vernon Jordan. The Atlanta-born activist and powerbroker fought to desegregate Georgia\u2019s universities and later served as an adviser to President Bill Clinton. He passed away Monday night at the age of 85 at his family home.\n\nPanelists:\n\nGreg Bluestein \u2014 Politics Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution\n\nSen. Jen Jordan \u2014 State Senator, (D-Atlanta)\n\nDr. Alan Abramowitz \u2014 Professor of Political Science, Emory University\n\nLeo Smith \u2014 GOP strategist and Founder, Engaged Futures Group