The Democratic leadership announced former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams will give the party’s official response to President Trump’s rescheduled State of the Union address on Feb. 5. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer selected the 45-year-old former minority leader of the Georgia statehouse who narrowly lost—50.2 percent to 48.8 percent—in her bid to become the country’s first black female governor in November.* Despite the loss, Abrams is viewed as a potential leader in the Democratic Party and a repeat candidate for office. The selection comes amidst speculation Abrams’ next run could come as early as 2020 against incumbent Republican Georgia Sen. David Perdue.
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