Stacey Abrams announced Wednesday she is running for governor of Georgia, delighting Democrats, liberals activists and setting the stage for one of the most high-profile …
Stacey Abrams announced Wednesday she is running for governor of Georgia, delighting Democrats, liberals activists and setting the stage for one of the most high-profile gubernatorial races in the country. Ms. Abrams, a voting-rights activist and former state lawmaker, said if Georgia is going to “move to its next and greatest chapter, we are going to need leadership.” “Leadership that knows how to do the job,” the 47-year-old said in her announcement video. “Leadership that doesn’t take credit without also taking responsibility. Leadership that understands the true pain folks are feeling and has real plans.” “That is the job of governing: to fight for one Georgia, our Georgia,” she said. “And now it is time to get the job done.” Heralded as a rising star in the Democratic ranks, Ms. Abrams, barring a surprise, will be running on the same ticket as Sen.
