We need Matt Lieberman to understand he's not called for this moment. We are asking for people to consolidate their support around Raphael Warnock.
Stacey Abrams
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Stacey Abrams is a prominent Democratic politician and activist from Georgia, known for her work in voting rights and social justice. She gained national recognition as the Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives from 2011 to 2017, where she focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development. Abrams is also the founder of Fair Fight Action, an organization aimed at combating voter suppression and advocating for fair elections. Her efforts in mobilizing voters in Georgia played a significant role in the 2020 presidential election and the subsequent Senate runoff elections in 2021.
Absolutely. I wrote a book earlier this year called 'Our Time is Now'. It's a little bit longer than the film. And for me, the issue was making sure that we tell the story of the history of voter suppression in multiple media, but that we…
One of the ways I think you best inspire turnout is being honest about what voting is and what it's not. Voting is not a magic pill. It's not going to solve every challenge. And we don't elect saviors.
What we tell people about the fight against voter suppression and this information applies here -- number one, don't repeat the lie. Make certain, because when we repeat the lie, we actually make it sound like truth.
When I started running for governor, we anticipated voter suppression was going to be instrumental in Brian Kemp's campaign, and we were right.
This isn't about Democrats or Republicans. This is about a fundamental process we have as a nation for choosing our leaders.
When I started running for governor, we anticipated the voter suppression was going to be instrumental in Brian Kemp's campaign, and we were right.
Not at all. We know that the Census Bureau said that they needed the full time to actually complete an accurate census.
They have said -- I mean, Donald Trump said it himself and Republicans have echoed it. If every person in America who's entitled to vote cast the ballot, they are desperately afraid that they will lose.
We know it matters a lot that we have trusted voices on both sides of the aisle debunking this myth of widespread voter fraud, but also filling in the gaps and saying, here's what's actually happening.
We say, don't panic, make a plan, and make it early. If you have the ability to vote by mail, use it, in part because it is the safest and most accessible way to vote.
Vote by mail does not privilege one community over the other, but equal access guarantees that there is equal participation.
What H.R. 1 would provide is a solution to a number of the challenges that folks in Georgia face.
Our first obligation is to reduce the number of voters who will cast their ballots in person on election day through national access to vote by mail.
I urge your Senate colleagues to take immediate action to pass the HEROES Act.
It is a critical moment for us to demonstrate that their access to the ballot will not be impeded because of situations beyond their control.
In fact, under UOCAVA, we have made appropriate mechanisms available in every single State to guarantee access to vote by mail.
I come before you today as a voting rights advocate, as the founder of Fair Fight Action, and as an American deeply concerned about the challenges facing our democracy, particularly in the era of COVID-19.
Black and brown voters are the most likely to have their absentee ballots rejected.
According to a Washington Post/ABC News poll, it is a 2 to 1 margin of support for vote by mail.
The challenge with voter ID laws is that they become more and more restrictive.
I think the most effective statement we can make is that we want every eligible voter to be able to cast their ballot and to protect their health.





