Debt ceiling drama in Georgia

An open revolt among hard-right Republicans was raised Tuesday over raising the debt ceiling. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about the compromise reached between Democrats and Republicans over the weekend to raise the debt limit and the challenges the issue faces in the House Rules Committee and from some Georgia leaders. Hear from U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, an outspoken critic of the legislation who says there is nothing responsible about the Fiscal Responsibility Act.

Plus, Patricia digs deep into Greg’s trip with Governor Brian Kemp’s delegation to Israel for a weeklong trade mission to Israel. And our insiders will tell you who else is now slated to speak at the Georgia GOP Convention in Columbus this June. 

Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (404) 526-AJCP (2527). We’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode. 

Links to today's topics: 

Clyde among GOP hard-liners ready to vote against debt limit deal

Trip to Israel lets Kemp burnish foreign policy chops and boost image in U.S.

Georgia GOP convention to briefly be ‘center’ of Republican universe

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