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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsElection 2019: Stacey Abrams campaigns for Virginia Democrats.
Have I mentioned recently how much I love Stacey Abrams? If not, let me just repeat it: I *love* Stacey Abrams the way she carries herself, what she has to say, what shes working on, the courage with which she confronts right-wing bullies and voter suppression, etc. Of course, Abrams should have been GOVERNOR Abrams right now, if it werent for massive voter suppression of people of color in Georgia, but Im hoping for bigger and better things for her regardless Vice President is my current favorite idea for her, then president at some point. But one thing at a time. 🙂 This morning, Abrams was in Prince William County campaign for Democrats like Del. Hala Ayala, Del. Elizabeth Guzman, etc. See below for video and photos of this excellent event.
By the way, in her remarks, Abrams stressed the importance of expanding the right to vote, as well as the Republican war on voting. Abrams said she doesnt want to go to the Senate, but instead is working on expanding the right to vote. According to Abrams, Virginia is front and center leading that battle.
In 2008, Virginia led the way, showing that the South is ready to lead the country and go blue.
What Virginia is showing America is that we dont have to just play defense, we can go on offense, we can start to say that democracy is real in America again.
In 2019
you all have the chance to transform by winning these seats this year
that this is a state that will lead us forward with people who look like America
to fight for the values of America and who represent the needs of our people.
We dont do this just to get a title
the title doesnt matter as much as the work matters
to represent you, to show you what you can become and what we can become as a nation that renews its belief in its people, that pushes aside racism and sexism and xenophobia, transphobia, homophobia basically anything that Trump represents.
A fitting tribute would be for Virginia to show the nation what 2020 is going to look like.
https://bluevirginia.us/2019/09/video-stacey-abrams-fires-up-prince-william-county-democratic-candidates-time-for-virginia-voters-to-push-aside-racism-sexism-xenophobia-basically-anything-that-trump-represents
Tiggeroshii
(11,088 posts)It isnt getting the most attention, but wining the virginia legislature would be huge for apportionment and ending corruption in the state. Annnnd ratifying the ERA whoch lost by one vote the last time they tried.
RandySF
(58,511 posts)Tiggeroshii
(11,088 posts)nocoincidences
(2,216 posts)is the future of the Democratic Party. She has the bearing and spoken words that remind me so much of Barbara Jordan who was a major hero of mine.
I'm starting volunteer work for the local Democratic candidates in the Tidewater area in October. I really wish she would come down and help us out during that time. I would so love to meet her.
I think I am fangirl crushing on her!!
2naSalit
(86,336 posts)the best example of what kind of politician we need from now on.