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Podcast: A look at Abrams, Kemp's appeals to Georgia's mainstream middle

Georgia gubernatorial candidates Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp, right, stand Tuesday with Georgia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Chris Clark following the group’s Congressional Luncheon at the Macon Marriott City Center. Both candidates used the forum to explain their plans for Georgia’s economy. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)
Georgia gubernatorial candidates Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp, right, stand Tuesday with Georgia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Chris Clark following the group’s Congressional Luncheon at the Macon Marriott City Center. Both candidates used the forum to explain their plans for Georgia’s economy. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)
By Bria Felicien
Aug 27, 2018

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Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman took a look at the broader messages candidates have aimed toward the middle of the electorate during the general election campaign for Georgia governor. Bluestein and Hallerman also provide an update on Georgia's 6th Congressional District race.

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