Political Rewind: SEB clears Fulton County; Training center opponents sue over referendum delays
JUN 21, 2023
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Wednesday on Political Rewind: Opponents of Atlanta's police training center filed a lawsuit against the city clerk after their referendum petition was denied twice, delaying a time-sensitive process. The Atlanta Advisory Board endorsed the referendum. And we discuss the latest on the Supreme Court's docket.

The panel:
Alan Abramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University
Andra Gillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon John Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University, @AndraGillespie
Charles Bullock, professor of political science University of Georgia, @AlanIAbramowitz

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction
2:00 - The state election board signaled it wouldn't take over Fulton County's elections.
9:00 - A referendum to block the Atlanta police training center has been denied, delayed twice by the city clerk.
15:00 - A majority of Atlanta's neighborhood planning units support the referendum effort.
19:00 - The Supreme Court is expected to release several major opinions shortly, including a ruling on affirmative action and independent state legislature theory.
40:00 - Hunter Biden reached a plea deal on two tax charges and a gun charge.

Thursday on Political Rewind: Former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin joins the show.
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