Stacy Abrams admits she thinks Georgia is “the worst state in the country to live in” — even though she’s running for governor and owns two houses there
- Abrams was responding to Kemp’s persistent boasts that the Peach State was the best in the nation to do business with
- “I’m tired of hearing that we’re the best state in the country to do business when we’re the worst state in the country to live in,” she said
- Abrams went on to clarify that she believed the state could do better on matters where it ranked almost last in the nation
- “If you’re number 48 for mental health, if we’re number one for maternal deaths … and wages are falling, you’re not number one for living.”
- Kemp responded on Twitter Saturday night, saying Georgia is “the best state to live, work and raise a family.”
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams called the state she is running to take command of “the worst state in the country” ahead of Tuesday’s state primary.
Abrams, who is running unopposed while incumbent and heavy favorite Brian Kemp and Trump-backed David Perdue vie for the GOP nomination, was responding to Kemp’s ongoing boast that the peach state is the best in the nation to do business with.
“I’m tired of hearing that we’re the best state in the country to do business when we’re the worst state in the country to live in,” she said in a speech at the Gwinnett Democrats’ Bluetopia Gala in Norcross on Saturday .
Abrams went on to clarify that she believed the state could do better on matters where it ranked almost last in the nation.
“Let me put it in context,” she said. “If you’re number 48 for mental health, if we’re number one for maternal deaths, if you have a rising incarceration rate and falling wages, then you’re not the best place to live. ‘
“Georgia is capable of greatness, but we need greatness to be in our governor’s office. We need someone who really believes in bringing us all together there,” she added.
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams called the state she is running to take command of the “worst state in the country to live in” ahead of Tuesday’s state primary
Abrams, who is running unopposed while reigning and heavy favorite Brian Kemp (pictured) and Trump-backed David Perdue vie for the GOP nomination, responded to Kemp’s continued boasts that the peach state was the best in the nation by order to do business
Abrams, who ran a failed gubernatorial campaign against Kemp in 2018 and owns two homes in Georgia, continued to hammer those points home in a tweet on Saturday.
“For too many, Kemp’s Georgia doesn’t include them. Why? Because #KempDoesntCare. As Governor, I will lead #OneGeorgia which is #1 for all of us.”
Abrams also criticized Kemp’s handling of the pandemic and climate-related issues.
“You don’t have to be a Democrat to know that climate change is real. You don’t have to be a Democrat to understand that criminal justice reform is the way forward,” she said. “Brian Kemp just doesn’t care.”
Kemp responded on Twitter Saturday night, saying Georgia is “the best state to live, work and raise a family.”
While Abrams is unchallenged, Kemp faces a challenger heavily backed by former President Donald Trump, who called Kemp “the worst governor in history.”
Trump has seen former Senator David Perdue – his recommended candidate in the race – and his campaign falter, leaving him a distant second in the race.
Sources close to Trump said he had all but given up on Perdue and would no longer appear on his behalf — although he was reportedly desperate to oust Kemp, who ignored his pleas to overturn the state’s 2020 election results.
They say the former president often complained about Perdue for running a failed campaign.
“David either has a bunch of geniuses working for him – because he basically hasn’t spent any money – or he’s running the most flawed campaign in America,” a source told NBC News.
Fake news, Trump said on his new social media page.
“The Kemp campaign, along with Fake News NBC, ran a false narrative that I gave up David Perdue in Georgia,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“That’s completely wrong!
“I’m totally with David because Brian Kemp was the worst governor in the country in terms of election integrity!”
Former President Donald Trump insisted on Friday he still supports David Perdue as Georgia governor, even though the former senator is 30 points behind in the polls