New York Times (Re: Stacey Abrams)

[Support Stacey Abrams]( {NAME} -- "We don't bend; we become a beacon." In his recent column in the New York Times, Charles Blow pinpoints exactly why Democrats won such sweeping victories in 2017 and how we can win again in 2018. Democrats proved this year that having a backbone and refusing to bend to the bigotry and hate of Republicans is how we continue to build the inclusive populist movement that will help defeat Donald Trump and Republicans in 2018 and beyond. In Georgia, Stacey Abrams has spent the last year listening and actively engaging communities that have too often been forgotten by Democrats and Republicans alike. Stacey Abrams's listening tours across the state have inspired first-time and sporadic voters to not only pledge their vote, but to make the thousands of calls and knock the thousands of doors that will ensure she becomes the next governor of Georgia -- and becomes the first Black woman in U.S. History elected to govern a state. But Stacey Abrams can't make history without people like you rallying to her cause and her campaign in the days and weeks ahead. Your support is imperative to building her momentum. [Chip in $3 or more now to help Stacey Abrams expand her outreach to rural and sporadic voters in Georgia -- and help make her the first Black woman governor ever.]( This year, Democrats elected a vast array of leaders, from all walks of life. Candidates who remained unapologetically Black, Brown, gay, lesbian, and transgender all proved that you can be exactly who you are and still inspire and energize voters in your community. Stacey Abrams is the kind of candidate who will take inclusive populism to the next level in 2018. She founded and launched the state's largest voter registration effort, registering hundreds of thousands of new voters. As leader of the Democratic House Caucus, she fought tirelessly for voting rights and stood up to right-wing voter purges and suppression. Her refusal to play into racial stereotypes and her dedication to reaching out to Georgia's non-voting population have built a campaign that will not only win in 2018, but is building a lasting infrastructure that will increase the number of Democrats throughout the state. Stacey Abrams is proving that when Democrats reach out to our base and work to bring sporadic and non-voters into the fold... we win. A historic victory for Stacey Abrams will mean that Democrats will have succeeded in building a lasting multi-racial, multi-generational coalition of volunteers and voters that can flip red and purple states, like Georgia, across the country. [Chip in $3 or more to elect Stacey Abrams as the first Black female governor in U.S. history -- and build the strong Democratic coalition that Georgia needs to flip from red to blue.]( The potential for another sweeping election night in 2018 is possible, but only if we continue to be a beacon. When we fight, we win. - Brie Brieanna Fisher, Social Media Manager Democracy for America [DONATE]( Paid for by Democracy for America, and not authorized by any candidate. Contributions to Democracy for America are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. This message was sent to {EMAIL}. Click here to [unsubscribe]( from further communications.