By News One Staff
Stacey Abrams is not conceding to Brian Kemp’s racism and voter suppression tactics in Georgia. She was running for governor of Georgia to expand Medicaid, enact sensible gun laws, protect public schools from privatization and more. Kemp — Georgia’s secretary of state who oversees elections — was running to suppress the vote and his countless lawsuits are proof. Kemp was sued for voter suppression and even former President Jimmy Carter called on Kemp to resign as secretary of state.
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All day yesterday there were reports of Black neighborhoods being affected by faulty machines, insanely long lines and thousands of votes not being counted. As of now, Kemp is at 50.5 percent and Abrams is at 48.6 percent.
Last night, Abams said, “I’m here tonight to tell that votes remain to be counted. There are voices that are waiting to be heard. Across our states, folks are opening up the dreams of voters and absentee ballots and we believe our chance for a stronger Georgia is just within reach but we cannot seize it until all voices are heard. I promise you tonight we are going to make sure that every vote is counted. In a civilized nation the machinery of documentary should work everywhere.”
Edward Hardy✔@EdwardTHardy
Stacey Abrams: “We believe our chance for a stronger Georgia is just within reach but we cannot seize it until all voices are heard and I promise you tonight we are going to make sure that every vote is counted”
It appears clear that Kemp brazenly tried to steal the election.
See the reactions from Twitter, encouraging Abrams to fight.
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Shaun King✔@shaunking
GEORGIA!!
Don’t give up!! Votes are STILL being counted this morning. It’s not over!@StaceyAbrams continues to gain ground! If Brian Kemp dips below 50% it will force a runoff.
We believe she will win the absentee ballots and the outstanding votes.
Don’t give up!
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April✔@ReignOfApril
Do not concede, @staceyabrams. Make sure every last vote is counted. #TeamAbrams
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Clay@claycaneIf you believe Stacey Abrams should not concede then GA voters she needs YOU — if you voted using a provisional ballot or if you had trouble voting. call the Voter Protection Hotline at 1-888-730-5816 to confirm your vote was counted. #DoNotConcede #TeamAbrams
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Steven Beschloss@StevenBeschlossStacey Abrams is not conceding. She’s within 3 points of winning, despite every possible trick Kemp could try to deny people the right to vote and steal the election. She has every right to demand an investigation into the results. She has every reason to doubt these numbers.
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Polly Sigh@dcpollStacey Abrams is not conceding and just brought the house down with her speech. Dayummmm!!!!!
CNN Politics✔@CNNPolitics
Democrat Stacey Abrams speaks as the race for governor in Georgia may be headed to a runoff: “Tonight we have closed the gap between yesterday and tomorrow, but we still have a few more miles to go”
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VOTE! Sean Kent✔@seankent
If Stacey Abrams loses by a razor thin margin (which looks likely) there needs to be a Federal investigation into Kemp’s voter suppression tactics. He has stolen this election.
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Patricia Arquette✔@PattyArquette
@staceyabrams Do not concede. With all of those shenanigans… make them count every vote.
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Ms. Entropy / سيدة الفتنة@MsEntropyThank you, @staceyabrams! #TeamAbrams Keep fighting!
Stacey Abrams refuses to concede; vows to keep fighting for ALL voices to be heard – over Brian Kemp’s active voter suppression: https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/07/politics/georgia-governors-race-stacey-abrams/index.html …
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Elizabeth May@_ElizabethMayStacey Abrams is refusing to concede, & I’m glad. Georgia is going to be another case study in voter suppression, and the GOP is going to be watching & planning. Too many people are going to spend the next 2 years focusing on the presidency, but we need to focus on voting rights.
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Carolyn Ash@AshConsultingGrNothing more beautiful than a woman who won’t concede.
Go, @staceyabrams, go! #StaceyAbrams
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NoneYa Business@MakeMeLaugh97Thats right .@staceyabrams, don’t concede!!! Too close to call and and the amount of voter suppression is disgusting. Not to mention the conflict of interest #Kemp has. #KempCheated #StaceyAbrams
