Political Breakfast from WABE - Lawmakers Play Chess With Fulton County Elections

Lawmakers Play Chess With Fulton County Elections

08/04/21 • 34 min

Like the game of chess, some Georgia Senators make the first strategic move to replace Fulton County's election board with one run by the state. But Democrats may be contemplating moves of their own. Fulton County Commission Chair Robb Pitts and State Senator Brandon Beach are special guests.

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