On this week's Political Breakfast: We discuss the aftermath of last Tuesday's Midterm Election, and break down what led to the "blue tsunami." 

Most of Georgia's highest offices were taken by Democrats. 

That includes a historic victory by former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, the first Black woman to win a Governor's seat nationwide. She beat her opponent, Republican Rick Jackson. 

Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson say they're relieved to finally clear the air. Both served as advisors on opposing sides in the race for Georgia Governor.
 
Plus, what challenges are ahead for keeping the state's Democratic and Republican coalitions united?

And Georgia Governor Brian Kemp says he will NOT be calling a special legislative session in order to change the powers of future governors, or to explore redistricting.

On this week's Political Breakfast: We discuss the aftermath of last Tuesday's Midterm Election, and break down what led to the "blue tsunami."&nbsp;
Most of Georgia's highest offices were taken by Democrats.&nbsp;
That includes a historic victory by former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, the first Black woman to win a Governor's seat nationwide. She beat her opponent, Republican Rick Jackson.&nbsp;
Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson say they're relieved to finally clear the air.&nbsp;Both served as advisors on opposing sides in the race for Georgia Governor. &nbsp; Plus, what challenges are ahead for keeping the state's Democratic and Republican coalitions united?
And Georgia Governor Brian Kemp says he will NOT be calling a special legislative session in order to change the powers of future governors, or to explore redistricting.

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning on the Political Breakfast podcast, veteran Atlanta journalist Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, and Republican strategist Brian Robinson deliver Georgia’s best analysis of local politics with a weekly dose of informed, respectful and lively discussion.

During Georgia’s state legislative session, Political Breakfast presents the pop-up podcast Gold Dome Scramble every Friday morning as host Lisa Rayam talks with reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali from the WABE newsroom to break things down for our listeners — the issues being considered, and the bills getting sorted through various committees at the Georgia State Capitol.

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning on the&nbsp;Political Breakfast&nbsp;podcast, veteran Atlanta journalist Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, and Republican strategist Brian Robinson deliver Georgia’s best analysis of local politics with a weekly dose of informed, respectful and lively discussion.During Georgia’s state legislative session,&nbsp;Political Breakfast&nbsp;presents the pop-up podcast&nbsp;Gold Dome Scramble&nbsp;every Friday morning as host Lisa Rayam talks with reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali from the WABE newsroom to break things down for our listeners — the issues being considered, and the bills getting sorted through various committees at the Georgia State Capitol.

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Every Tuesday and Thursday morning on the Political Breakfast podcast, veteran Atlanta journalist Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, and Republican strategist Brian Robinson deliver Georgia’s best analysis of local politics with a weekly dose of informed, respectful and lively discussion.

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning on the&nbsp;Political Breakfast podcast, veteran Atlanta journalist Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, and Republican strategist Brian Robinson deliver Georgia&rsquo;s best analysis of local politics with a weekly dose of informed, respectful and lively discussion.

Democrats take Georgia, Republicans will not be redistricting ahead of leadership changes

On this Election Day edition of Political Breakfast:

Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson join host Lisa Rayam LIVE as voters line up at the polls, enthusiastic to cast a ballot before precints close at 7 p.m.

As loyal listeners know, we're in a unique position here on Political Breakfast this election cycle. Tharon Johnson advises the Keisha Lance Bottoms campaign, and Brian Robinson advises the Rick Jackson campaign. Both are entrenched in a tight race for Georgia Governor.

The gang breaks down the biggest unknowns heading into election night.

On this Election Day edition of Political Breakfast:
Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson join host Lisa Rayam LIVE as voters line up at the polls, enthusiastic to cast a ballot before precints close at 7 p.m.
As loyal listeners know, we're in a unique position here on Political Breakfast this election cycle. Tharon Johnson advises the Keisha Lance Bottoms campaign, and Brian Robinson advises the Rick Jackson campaign. Both are entrenched in a tight race for Georgia Governor.
The gang breaks down the biggest unknowns heading into election night.

Election Day fever hits Georgia, and the polls are open and bustling across metro Atlanta

On today's live edition of Political Breakfast, we're on the heels of a visit from President Donald Trump -- and on the cusp of a visit from former President Barack Obama. 

What does each president hope to accomplish by visiting Georgia at this stage of the midterm campaign? What can a former president or a sitting president do for a candidate that the candidate cannot do on their own?

Early voting ends Friday, October 30th. Election Day on November 3rd is exactly one week away.

Republican strategist Brian Robinson, who advises the Rick Jackson campaign for Georgia Governor, and Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, who advises the Keisha Lance Bottoms campaign, break down all the momentum with host Lisa Rayam. 

On today's live edition of Political Breakfast, we're on the heels of a visit from President Donald Trump -- and on the cusp of a visit from former President Barack Obama.&nbsp;
What does each president hope to accomplish by visiting Georgia at this stage of the midterm campaign?&nbsp;What can a former president or a sitting president do for a candidate that the candidate cannot do on their own?
Early voting ends Friday, October 30th.&nbsp;Election Day on November 3rd is exactly one week away.
Republican strategist Brian Robinson, who advises the Rick Jackson campaign for Georgia Governor, and Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, who advises the Keisha Lance Bottoms campaign, break down all the momentum with host Lisa Rayam.&nbsp;

Trump and Obama stump in Georgia, Election Day one week away

On this week's Political Breakfast, we start with President Donald Trump's latest rally in Dalton over the weekend, and another Trump rally set for Saturday in Macon. 

Trump keeps saying that voters should pretend like he’s on the ballot when they think about voting in 2026. 

This comes as the latest poll from the Atlanta Journal Constitution and the University of Georgia shows Trump's approval ratings remain "underwater" in Georgia.

If Georgia’s Republican candidates attach themselves to Trump and MAGA policies, will that help or hurt them with voters? Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson weigh-in with host Lisa Rayam. 

Plus, former President Barack Obama is coming to town to stump for Keisha Lance Bottoms and U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff. 

And we're in week 2 of early voting with historically high voter turnout. 

A note of disclosure: Tharon Johnson is an advisor to the Keisha Lance Bottoms campaign, and Brian Robinson is an advisor for the Rick Jackson campaign. 

On this week's Political Breakfast, we start with President Donald Trump's latest rally in Dalton over the weekend, and another Trump rally set for Saturday in Macon.&nbsp;
Trump keeps saying that voters should pretend like he&rsquo;s on the ballot when they think about voting in 2026.&nbsp;
This comes as the latest poll from the Atlanta Journal Constitution and the University of Georgia shows Trump's approval ratings remain "underwater" in Georgia.
If Georgia&rsquo;s Republican candidates attach themselves to Trump and MAGA policies, will that help or hurt them with voters? Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson weigh-in with host Lisa Rayam.&nbsp;
Plus, former President Barack Obama is coming to town to stump for Keisha Lance Bottoms and U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff.&nbsp;
And we're in week 2 of early voting with historically high voter turnout.&nbsp;
A note of disclosure: Tharon Johnson is an advisor to the Keisha Lance Bottoms campaign, and Brian Robinson is an advisor for the Rick Jackson campaign.&nbsp;

Democrats take Georgia, Republicans will not be redistricting ahead of leadership changes

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