Ga. Politicians Up For Consideration In Trump Administration

The White House as seen on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 in Washington. After nearly two years of bitterness and rancor, America will elect its 45th president today, making Hillary Clinton the nation’s first female commander in chief or choosing billionaire businessman Donald Trump, whose volatile campaign has upended U.S. politics. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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WABE’s Johnny Kauffman, speaking with Denis O’Hayer on “Morning Edition.”

From former officeholders — and former Georgians — like Newt Gingrich, to rising GOP stars like U.S. Sen. David Perdue, several leaders with Georgia ties are in the rumor mill as possible choices for top posts in the administration of President-elect Donald Trump.

On “Morning Edition,” Denis O’Hayer ran through the list with WABE politics and government reporter Johnny Kauffman, who talked about what the implications might be for the state.