Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 21, 2020
This is not a sign of excitement. It's a sign of incompetence and a sign of underinvestment in communities that deserve to have the same speed and efficiency in their elections.
Said by
Stacey Abrams
Democratic · Georgia
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Abrams criticizes the long lines at polling places as indicative of systemic issues rather than voter enthusiasm.

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