Joan Esposito: Live, Local & ProgressiveJoan Esposito is joined by Ron Roberts, host of "The Ron Show," a political talk show now airing on Heartland Signal station WMLB Atlanta.
The conversation examined Georgia’s competitive midterm races and the factors shaping turnout and candidate support. Here are a few highlights from the conversation:
- Roberts described Georgia as a purple swing state and said the close governor’s race could boost turnout and help Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in his bid for re-election.
- He said Mike Collins, Ossoff's GOP challenger, was unpopular with some Republicans and cited conservative voices who opposed or criticized him.
- He noted that Ossoff polls favorably on leadership and presidential potential, but warned that a Republican governor could appoint his Senate successor if he left office.
- He said Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms faced criticism tied to her Atlanta mayoral term, but her public-safety record and outreach beyond Atlanta may be improving perceptions in her campaign for Georgia governor.
Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive).
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