WABE politics reporter shares takeaways from Obama, Pence campaign stops in Georgia

Former President Barack Obama, center, stands with Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams and candidate for U.S. Senate, Sen. Raphael Warnock D-Ga., during a campaign rally Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in College Park, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

On this edition of “Closer Look,” WABE political reporter Rahul Bali shares recent developments in Georgia campaigns, early voting and what voters and politicians alike can expect from next week’s midterm election.

“The numbers are still relatively smooth … most people have had generally good experiences,” said Bali on early voting in Georgia, as turnout gets close to reaching two million early voters. “You go to different early voter locations, the number one thing that you hear is ‘it’s easier, it’s convenient, and I don’t want a headache on election day.'”

Bali also spoke on the appearances of former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Mike Pence in Georgia to campaign for gubernatorial candidates Stacey Abrams and incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp, respectively.