EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: VP Kamala Harris says Georgia plays important role in upcoming election – WSB-TV Channel 2

during the event, Karin Greer on Channel 2 interviewed Ms. Harris exclusively and asked her thoughts on some of the issues that concern people in Georgia.

“Georgia is important,” Harris said in response to Mr. Greer’s question about the state’s role in the upcoming election.

In the 2022 gubernatorial election, Richard Elliot on Channel 2 We spoke with Kennesaw State University political science professor Kerwin Swint, who said Georgia is such a high-profile state that both parties need to do everything in their power to revitalize their base and get them to vote. .

Greer also asked Harris what he thought of gun safety laws after the Midtown Atlanta shooting.

“Our administration is responsible for the first significant gun safety law in 30 years, and what we can do is expand background checks and raise awareness of mental health,” Greer said. told to

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Since the shooting, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has called on Georgia legislators to do something about the tragedy.

of channel 2 action news In an exclusive interview with Gov. Brian Kemp, the governor told Elliott he was trying to get more information about the shootings in Midtown and Moultrie but had no plans to call a special session.

“I think a lot of politicians are taking a stance right now, which is unfortunate. It’s something we keep doing,” Kemp explained.

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Georgia Republicans sent channel 2 action news The following statement regarding the Vice President’s Friday visit:

“At a time of border crisis overcrowding and uncontrollable inflation, it’s sad that the Vice President is in Atlanta to raise funds.”

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