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The Georgia Politics Podcast

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show, Nikema Williams faces pressure to step down as party chair and Georgians join the Trump administration.

First up, Nikema Williams has informed people around her that she backs a policy change that could pave the way for her to step down as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, following pressure from activists, donors, and officials after Donald Trump's victory. According to allies familiar with her stance and texts obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, she has indicated to supporters that she will support a change to the party's bylaws making the chair position a full-time role, potentially allowing her to save grace and leave the post within months if party officials approve the change.

In the newly forming Trump administration at least two Georgians are taking on key roles: Former congressman Doug Collins has been tapped to the Veterans Affairs lead and former Senator Kelly Loeffler will co-Chair Trump’s inaugural committee. Are there more Georgians to come?

Also, the Republican’s presidential transition team is reportedly planning to kill the $7,500 consumer EV tax credit program President Joe Biden signed into law in 2022. A spokesman for Gov. Brian Kemp applauded the move by saying the Biden administration’s policies have resulted in the government picking “winners and losers.” However, Georgia’s two largest economic development projects are both electric vehicle (EV) factories, and Georgia has also attracted a variety of auto suppliers, battery manufacturing facilities, and other corporate investments throughout the battery supply chain. What gives?

Underhyped/Overhyped, Play-Along-at-Home and much more on today’s jam packed episode!

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