07:58 EDT, 3 April 2021
Georgia s new election laws explained
The sweeping rewrite of Georgia s election rules, signed into law last Thursday by Republican Governor Brian Kemp, makes numerous changes to how elections will be administered, including a new photo ID requirement for voting absentee by mail.
Republican supporters say the law is needed to restore confidence in Georgia s elections. Democrats say it will restrict voting access, especially for voters of color. Here s a look at some of the top issues:
African Methodist Episcopal Church Bishop Reginald Jackson announces a boycott of Coca-Cola Co. products outside the Georgia Capitol on Thursday, March 25, 2021 in Atlanta
Barack Obama praises MLB for moving All-Star Game out of Georgia in protest at new voting law - as governor hits back at league for caving to fear and lies from liberal activists
Donald Trump called on supporters to boycott baseball in a statement Friday after MLB pulled its All-Star Game from Georgia over its new voting law Boycott baseball and all of the woke companies that are interfering with Free and Fair Elections. Are you listening Coke, Delta, and all! Trump said
Barack Obama, meanwhile, congratulated MLB for honoring Hank Aaron
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp appeared on Fox News where he blasted cancel culture
Republican supporters say the law is needed to restore confidence in Georgia’s elections. Democrats say it will restrict voting access, especially for voters of color.
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