Political Breakfast: Debate Impact On Ga. Presidential Race

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump answers a question as Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton listens during the presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Tharon Johnson and Brian Robinson, speaking with Denis O’Hayer on “Morning Edition” (Broadcast Version)Tharon John and Brian Robinson, speaking with Denis O’Hayer on “Morning Edition” (Expanded Version)

After the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed urged national Democratic leaders to send more money and resources to the state — despite pre-debate polls showing Trump with a small but steady lead.

So, did the debate put Georgia back in play? On “Morning Edition,” Denis O’Hayer got some analysis and predictions from Tharon Johnson, a Democratic strategist who was the national southern regional director for President Barack Obama’s 2012 campaign, and Brian Robinson, former deputy chief of staff to Republican Gov. Nathan Deal.