Political Insider
Political Insider

‘Political Rewind’ replay: The Atlanta mayor’s race, and the two Staceys ‘conversation’

Democrats Stacey Abrams (left) and Stacey Evans (right) shake hands at the conclusion of their first forum in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Credit: Greg Bluestein

Credit: Greg Bluestein

Democrats Stacey Abrams (left) and Stacey Evans (right) shake hands at the conclusion of their first forum in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
By Jim Galloway
Oct 4, 2017

Today's edition of GPB's "Political Rewind" began with an Atlanta mayor's race which, despite a fresh poll showing Mary Norwood still in the lead, remains amorphous.

But the real discussion began with a review of the first Democratic forum between gubernatorial candidates Stacey Evans and Stacey Abrams. Heavy on the soundbites. If you couldn’t catch it live click below to listen now:

Today’s panelists: Host Bill Nigut; Greg Bluestein, one of your AJC Insiders; Kyle Wingfield, the AJC’s conservative editorial columnist; and Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson.

About the Author

Jim Galloway, the newspaper’s former political columnist, was a writer and editor at the AJC for four decades.

More Stories

The Latest

U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., is Joe Biden's choice for a running mate in this year's election. She is making history as the first Black woman and the first Indian American woman on a major party’s presidential ticket. (Anna Moneymaker/The New York Times)

Credit: Anna Moneymaker

FROM 2020

Opinion: Black and Indian girls like me can see themselves in Kamala Harris

PG A.M.: Marjorie Taylor Greene faces backlash in push to oust House Speaker

PG A.M.: Kemp renews support for Trump, GOP ticket ‘from the bottom up’

Featured

The National League's Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves is introduced for the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

All-Star Week sold Atlanta well to fans, current and future players

Truist Park is known for its lively atmosphere, and it lived up to that billing in hosting the Midsummer Classic. But it also showcased a passionate fan base.

MAKING CONNECTIONS

How Atlanta claimed world’s busiest airport crown — and whether we can keep it

Since 1998, Hartsfield-Jackson has sat largely unchallenged as the world's busiest airport. Can it stay on top?

Riders dispute ‘stampede’ MARTA officials say caused escalator malfunction

Some riders interviewed by the AJC objected to the incident being called a “stampede,” saying the crowd was orderly. But one person said the term felt apt.