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Oprah Winfrey, in a prerecorded chat with Stacey Abrams that appeared on Abrams’ campaign website on Thursday, Oct. 20. Abrams pursues a rematch for Georgia governor against Republican incumbent Brian Kemp. (Associated Press — Oct. 21, 2022)
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Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian, regarding Councilman Kevin de Leon’s refusal to resign, despite his involvement in making crude, racist remarks in a recently leaked tape, the same leaked tape which drove former-President Nury Martinez to resign earlier this month. The Council cannot expel members, it can only suspend a member when criminal charges are pending. (Associated Press — Oct. 20, 2022)
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Gail Gitcho, Herschel Walker’s campaign strategist, regarding the campaign’s decision to distribute 1,000 imitation police badges at an upcoming fundraiser after his opponent Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock accused Walker of pretending to be an officer after pulling out a fake police badge at a debate last week. Walker will use the moment to reinforce his support of law enforcement. (NPR — Oct. 19, 2022)
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Amazon Labor Union President Chris Smalls, regarding an Amazon Albany, N.Y., warehouse’s vote to not unionize its workers. More than 900 employees were eligible to vote and 406 votes were cast against forming a union. However, Smalls has accused Amazon of intimidating workers and otherwise influencing the election outcome. (NPR — Oct. 18, 2022)
