The panel:

Patricia Murphy — Politics reporter & columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Andra Gillespie — Professor of political science & director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University

Donna Lowry — Host, GPB-TV’s Lawmakers

The breakdown:

1. Trump bashes Georgia Republicans.

• Trump promoted an essay by a far-right commentator falsely alleging election fraud in Georgia.
• Unfounded claims of election fraud generally undermine faith in election systems.
  • But Emory University professor Andra Gillespie pointed out that people may be less likely to believe lies of voter fraud when a candidate loses by a large margin.
• False claims of election fraud do not "pack the same punch" as they used to, Atlanta Journal-Constitution politics reporter Patricia Murphy said. She said Republican voters are growing tired of "election fraud" lies.

2. Democrats embrace a united party in Georgia.

• Democrats are trying to balance embracing progressive ideals without alienating moderate voters.
• Gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has been framed as more progressive than the first time she ran.
  • Republicans are pushing the idea that she is progressive and wants national office.
• Democrats are embracing unity up and down the ticket, and released their first united ad.

3. Supreme Court decisions expected this month.

• Supreme Court decisions announced in June could impact Georgia elections.
  • Rulings on abortion access and gun...

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