As we told you Tuesday night, Democrat gubernatorial candidates Stacey Abrams and Beto O’Rourke of Georgia and Texas respectively lost their races. Those elections were called fairly early in the evening but, considering the fact that Abrams has consistently claimed that her 2018 loss to Brian Kemp was due to voter suppression, people were wondering if she’d provide the same excuse this time.
Maybe it’s a little shocking, but Abrams has actually conceded this time around:
Just in: Stacey Abrams has called Kemp to concede #gapol
— Greg Bluestein (@bluestein) November 9, 2022
Democrat Stacey Abrams has called Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to concede in their rematch for the governor’s seat, a race that garnered national attention. The Associated Press has not yet called the race. https://t.co/E7ZSnUJFzG
— The Associated Press (@AP) November 9, 2022
Wow! A concession?
Georgia gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams (D) begins her concession speech by “offering congratulations to Gov. Brian Kemp.” pic.twitter.com/Wg9vXZ4Y0v
— The Recount (@therecount) November 9, 2022
Make a note of it, because that’s not going to happen often.
Stacy Abrams has conceded, believe it or not.
— Just Mindy 🐊 (@just_mindy) November 9, 2022
Well, that's a first.
— Jerry Grey (@Jerry__Grey) November 9, 2022
Shocker!
Makes it all worthwhile. https://t.co/ChDutELw5Q
— Derek Hunter (@derekahunter) November 9, 2022
So what’s up next for Abrams (and O’Rourke)? Presidential campaigns? Hey, why not!?
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