Tag: Stacey Abrams

Kemp, Raffensperger Overcome Anger and Trump’s Disapproval in Georgia

Their feelings motivated by former president Donald Trump, many conservative Georgians are still angry that Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger didn’t do more to investigate claims of widespread fraud related to the 2020 election. That displeasure didn’t prevent the two incumbents from winning their respective GOP primaries on May 24. Kemp,…


Pence-backed Kemp Trounces Trump Endorsee in Georgia Governor’s Race

Incumbent Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) easily defeated former Senator David Perdue Tuesday in a tough Republican gubernatorial primary battle. With 9 percent of the precincts reporting at 7:51 p.m. ET, Kemp received more than 72 percent of the vote and was projected as the winner by Decision Desk HQ. Kemp now advances to the general…


Georgia Voters Experience Few Lines, Express Bipartisan Skepticism on Election Fairness

MACON, Ga.—Voters trickled into polling locations throughout Georgia on May 24 after record-shattering early voting turnout. With mild weather and a lack of lines, casting ballots seemed easy. It was a sense of duty that brought some to the polls. Others said they showed up because they’re gravely worried about how election results could affect…


Judge Rejects Stacey Abrams’s Effort to Challenge Georgia Fundraising Law

A federal judge has rejected an effort by Stacey Abrams and her gubernatorial campaign to challenge a new Georgia fundraising law. Abrams, the 2018 Democrat gubernatorial nominee, is running again four years later. She recently filed a lawsuit against Senate Bill 221, which allows groups chaired by the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the nominee for either…


Stacey Abrams Apologizes for Maskless School Photo After Backlash

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams apologized on Tuesday for posing maskless in a room full of masked children. The Democrat in her apology said she had made a “mistake” when she posed for a photograph at Glennwood Elementary School in Decatur during a visit on Feb. 4, without wearing a mask. “I approached the podium with…


Stacey Abrams Apologizes for Going Maskless in Room Full of Masked Children

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams apologized on Tuesday for posing maskless in a room full of masked children. The Democrat in her apology said she had made a “mistake” when she posed for a photograph at Glennwood Elementary School in Decatur during a visit on Feb. 4, without wearing a mask. “I approached the podium with…


Vernon Jones Withdraws From Georgia Gubernatorial Race, Backs David Perdue

Former Georgia Rep. Vernon Jones has decided to withdraw from the Georgia gubernatorial race and is throwing his support behind former Sen. David Perdue (R-Ga.). Jones said Feb. 7 that he’s prayed and considered his political future and believes he can best serve Georgians in Congress, as opposed to the governor’s mansion. “I believe that…


Stacey Abrams’ Campaign Responds After Gubernatorial Candidate Poses Maskless With Masked Children

The campaign of Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams responded Feb. 6 after rivals attacked the Democrat for posing maskless in a room full of masked children. “It is shameful that our opponents are using a Black History Month reading event for Georgia children as the impetus for a false political attack, and it is pitiful…


Stacey Abrams’s Campaign Responds After Gubernatorial Candidate Poses Maskless With Masked Children

The campaign of Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams responded on Feb. 6 after rivals denounced the Democrat for posing maskless in a room full of masked children. “It is shameful that our opponents are using a Black History Month reading event for Georgia children as the impetus for a false political attack, and it is…


Stacey Abrams to Miss Biden’s Speech in Georgia

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams will not attend President Joe Biden’s speech in Georgia on Tuesday. Abrams’ aides confirmed to news outlets she will skip the event, which will take place in Atlanta. Aides cited a scheduling conflict. Abrams’ campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Abrams wrote on Twitter thanking the…