Jackson vs. Bottoms Debate Fallout, SEB Goes Rogue & Georgia Election Drama

Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms finally face off in the Georgia governor's race, and Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway have plenty to say about the debate, the candidates' competing visions, Medicaid expansion, minimum wage, data centers, and whether Georgia plumbers really drive Mercedes. Then things get serious. Georgia State Election Board Executive Director James Mills has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to intervene in Georgia elections, raising troubling questions about statutory authority, sensitive voter information, and the independence of Georgia's election system. Scot reveals what SEB member Salleigh Grubbs told him about the letter she was supposed to review before it was sent. Also this week: A Georgia Democratic House candidate recycles campaign photos from her failed California Senate campaign. Raphael Warnock hits the campaign trail across America, but skips Georgia. Is 2028 already on his mind? Katie Britt and Raphael Warnock team up to help the Atlanta Braves. Two Democratic lawmakers endorse Republican Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper. An arrest follows alleged death threats against Congressman Mike Collins and his family. Georgia lawmakers get hands-on demonstrations of potential replacement voting systems. Early voting approaches as Republicans confront difficult polling and turnout questions. Plus, Joey Votto is a national treasure. Scot is prepared to fight Braves Country over it. Join Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway for Georgia politics, election news, political analysis, and commentary with a healthy dose of irreverence. Support the podcast: https://patreon.com/peachpundit Read more Georgia political news: https://peachpundit.com #GAPOL #GAGOP #GeorgiaPolitics