Surplus Cash and Shadow Campaigns

Politically Georgia · Jan 20, 2026 · 30m

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down Governor Brian Kemp’s State of the State address, where he dipped deeper into Georgia’s surplus while warning future leaders against draining the rainy day fund. They analyze the political message behind Kemp’s final budget, including tax rebates, a surprise push for need-based scholarships, and why he pushed back on sweeping income tax elimination plans.

Then, Greg and Patricia turn to the escalating money wars shaping Georgia’s 2026 races. They examine Sen. Jon Ossoff’s massive fundraising haul and the mysterious, multimillion-dollar anonymous…