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Politicians urge civility after ferocious election battles in Georgia
The 2024 election was brutal on both sides. In Georgia this week, politicians focused on returning to bridge-building in U.S. politics.
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Debate over releasing Matt Gaetz’s ethics report has echoes of Nathan Deal
U.S. senators, including some in Gaetz's Republican party, said they want to see the report before voting on whether to confirm him as attorney general.
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Once fierce Georgia rivals could be teammates in Donald Trump’s second term
Doug Collins and Kelly Loeffler had legendary battles during the 2020 special Senate election. But both have been strong supporters of Donald Trump.
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Donald Trump’s cabinet pick has history of stirring things up in Georgia
Then-Florida congressman Matt Gaetz sharply criticized Gov. Brian Kemp in 2022 for not appointing a Donald Trump loyalist to the U.S. Senate.
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How the Nikema Williams drama could play out among Georgia Democrats
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is now among those pressuring Williams to resign as chair of the Georgia Democratic Party after Donald Trump won the state.
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Georgia House Democrats jockey for leadership after limited election wins
Democrats' new leader will be in charge of rebuilding a political operation that had hoped to see more gains in the most recent election.
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Raphael Warnock bemoans ‘sense of betrayal’ after Donald Trump’s victory
The U.S. senator from Georgia, who is also a pastor, returned to the pulpit of Ebenezer Baptist Church on Sunday for the first time since Election Day.
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Burt Jones considers Medicaid expansion as 2026 race for governor looms
The Republican lieutenant governor says he hasn't decided whether he'll support Medicaid expansion. But he's willing to listen.
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Georgia Democrats seek ‘course correction’ after GOP’s decisive win
Some Democrats see Donald Trump's victory as an opportunity to rebuild the party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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How Donald Trump won Georgia back for Republicans
President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in Georgia on Tuesday halted years of Democratic gains in the state and proved that Republicans can still win here.