Over the weekend in Ohio, former President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on District Attorney Fani Willis, making a pointed joke about the spelling and pronunciation of her name at a rally. “It’s spelled Fani, like your (expletive),” he remarked.
Willis, speaking at an event for International Women’s Day earlier in the month, had a straightforward label for those who intentionally mispronounce her name: “idiots.”
At a recent rally in Georgia, U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, took a firm stance against Donald Trump as the political battle heats up for the 2024 elections. Warnock, who was the sole Democrat to win statewide office in Georgia during the 2022 elections, criticized Trump on MSNBC’s “Politics Nation” with Rev. Al Sharpton. He responded to Trump’s warning of a “bloodbath” if he loses the upcoming election by saying, “Donald Trump has shown us who he is time and time again, and we ought to take him seriously.”
Warnock also discussed the Georgia election interference case against Trump, highlighting Trump’s attacks on Fani Willis, a Black woman. “But we’re watching our judicial process play out. And right here in Georgia. I’m afraid that there are some political actors who have tried to put their hand on the scale. I’m not going to pile on,” he stated.
With only five working days left in the 2023-2024 legislative session, it’s a crucial time for Georgia’s lawmakers. Known as the season for “Christmas trees” and “Frankenbills,” anything seems possible. Items still awaiting final passage include the state’s $36 billion annual budget, Senate Bill 349 for capping property taxes, Senate Bill 386 and Senate Resolution 576 for legalizing sports betting, Senate Bill 233 for school vouchers, and House Bill 1339 for changing hospital regulations.
In legislative news, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced he’s exploring legal options against the NCAA’s transgender policies. This follows a lawsuit by over a dozen college athletes accusing the NCAA of violating their Title IX rights by allowing transgender woman Lia Thomas to compete in the national swimming championship.
Today on the “Politically Georgia” radio show, the discussion will focus on the latest legislative session developments and what’s next for District Attorney Fani Willis and the election interference case.
In Washington, Congress faces another deadline to fund the government and avoid a shutdown. Negotiations are ongoing, but a dispute over border security funding remains a major sticking point.
The U.S. Postal Service continues to face challenges with timely mail delivery in Georgia. Senator Jon Ossoff has demanded answers from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy regarding the delays.
President Joe Biden is hosting a Women’s History Month reception at the White House, with Vice President Kamala Harris in attendance. Meanwhile, Georgia celebrates the 200th anniversary of Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, with Governor Brian Kemp and other officials participating.
Lastly, congratulations to Tia Mitchell for being inducted into the prestigious Gridiron Club and Foundation in Washington. And for a bit of light-hearted news, meet Jackson Kanso, the adorable chocolate lab-German shepherd mix featured as the “Dog of the Day.”
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