The Daily 'The Run-Up': The Stacey Abrams Playbook
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Oct 15, 2022 
Stacey Abrams, a renowned politician and voting rights activist, joins Maya King, a New York Times politics reporter based in Georgia. They discuss Abrams' transformative strategies for mobilizing underrepresented voters, particularly during the pivotal 2020 elections. The conversation highlights the importance of engaging marginalized communities and the challenges posed by gerrymandering. As Georgia's gubernatorial race approaches, they analyze the key voter dynamics and the Democratic Party's need for unity amidst evolving demographics.
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The Abrams Playbook
- Stacey Abrams' playbook involved engaging minority voters and young people, who were previously overlooked.
- It aimed to persuade them of their political power and the impact of their vote.
Multiple Factors in Georgia's Flip
- Abrams argues that the success in Georgia wasn't solely due to one factor, but a combination of efforts.
- She emphasizes the importance of engaging low-propensity voters, especially those previously ignored.
Engaging Black Male Voters
- Abrams believes she must engage Black men, a significant voting bloc, and persuade them that voting matters.
- She points out the historical disenfranchisement and lack of attention this group has faced.