Political Rewind: Family says Rosalynn Carter has dementia; Pence out at GA GOP convention
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Wednesday on Political Rewind: The U.S. House plans to vote tonight on a debt ceiling deal. Far-right Republicans could complicate the math of the agreement. Plus, Mike Pence cancels on Georgia's GOP convention. But first, an outpouring of support for former First Lady Rosalynn Carter after her family reveals her dementia diagnosis. The panel Greg Bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @bluestein Karen Owen, political science professor and dean, University of West Georgia, @ProfKarenOwen Tanya Washington, professor of law Georgia State University, @AskProfW Tia Mitchell, Washington reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @ajconwashington Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - The Carter Center announced Rosalynn Carter was diagnosed with dementia. 10:00 - Several far-right Republicans could stop a debt ceiling deal. 27:00 - The Supreme Court will release its opinion on an affirmative action case. 30:00 - Greg Bluestein reveals former Vice President Mike Pence has dropped out of attending the Georgia GOP convention. 45:00 - Greg Bluestein recaps traveling with Gov. Brian Kemp to Israel. Thursday on Political Rewind: AJC Editor-at-large Kevin Riley joins the show.
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