A Plea from a Progressive!

By LaDawn LBJ Jones


I’ve personally picked a candidate for the May 2018 Gubernatorial primary. It was an easy no brainer because unlike most voters, I had an opportunity to work with both women in their official capacity. I get to see how they lead teams, how they evaluate policies, and how they were received by the entire legislature. However, the rest of Georgia Democrats will be forced to make an important decision based on rhetoric from the campaigns, talking heads, and personal opinions that may not be based in any relevant policy issues.

Both Democrat candidates, Stacey Evans and Stacey Abrams, when compared to the Republican candidates, they are virtually the same. I’m afraid campaign strategy and goal to win will be the cause of another Democratic loss in November. I have not asked, but I certainly wonder if these two women have sat down and discussed one of the two of them running for Lt. Governor? If they have, I wonder if either woman put serious thought into it.

Think of the power these two lawyer, lawmakers, with their vast experiences running together on one ticket and taking on the State. In addition to the swell of money that would come from around the country, the two women can focus on their individual campaign strengths. Abrams can continue the train of exciting the Democrat base of black voters in the urban areas. Evans can use her rural charm to woo the voters who are tired of Trump. Both women independently have cross-over appeal, but the campaigns highlighting their difference will snuff out that appeal and cause division in the party.

No one can argue with the fact that together, the duo would be unstoppable in November. We also cannot argue that Republicans are better at circling the wagons after a primary election. Democrats tend to stew in their anger over campaign rhetoric. This is what Republicans are relying on for a win in November.

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