The title of this post is the slogan voiced by Rep. Stacey
Abrams, Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives. She
delivered a rousing call to Democrats gathered at a well-attended meeting,
"Building a Democratic Majority in Georgia". I had the honor of
introducing her and wasn't really aware of what an honor it was until I heard
her speak. Rep. Abrams is a strong, gifted and active woman who represents
the best of what Georgians can do if they try. Her message to Dems was
that it is time we let people know who we are by speaking out and going to the
polls. The podium was also shared by State Sen. John Barrow, who has
beaten the odds by his re-election in heavily Republican territories, and Rep.
Scott Holcomb, a young and enthusiastic legislator who also represents our best
interests.
This was a great evening to meet with old and new friends,
eat terrific food at the famous Sybil's Restaurant in Jesup. Attendees
included representatives of Appling, Wayne and Ware Democratic Committees, as
well as some from Glynn, Liberty and Bulloch Counties. Former (and
hopefully future) candidate Lesli Messinger was there and author/farmer Janisse
Ray from Baxley.
It was a time to believe that in spite of attempts to
restrict the rights of women and minorities, demean the POTUS, gerrymander
voting districts to ensure Republican majorities and feed Americans a constant
stream of lies and hate, common sense and justice might eventually prevail.
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