A self-proclaimed Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Rep. Teri Anulewicz in the race for a Smyrna-based Georgia House seat. Will Gabriel Sanchez govern, or be the perfect target for Republicans?

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English - June 06, 2024 13:34 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 99 ratings
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On this week's second serving of Political Breakfast, host Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson discuss a surprise upset in the Georgia primary.

In Cobb County, 27-year-old Gabriel Sanchez defeated the ncumbent State Rep. Teri Anulewicz.

Sanchez now faces Republican Diane Jackson in this fall's general election.

The gang poses the question: IF elected to the Georgia House, will Sanchez be able to govern alongside moderate Democrats and make friends across the aisle?

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