Former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams says she is “terrified” ahead of her planned response on behalf of the Democratic Party to President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE’s State of the Union address on Tuesday.
In remarks to a tech conference first reported by Axios, Abrams called Trump merely a “proxy” for powerful interests in society.
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“Trump stands as a proxy for what has gone on by many others for so long,” Abrams said. “My responsibility is to not only give voice to those who don’t believe they’ve been seen or heard, but to offer remedies … and do that all in 10 minutes.”
During her remarks to the conference, the former Georgia state lawmaker joked that hydration would be a key aspect of her speech preparation, a nod to past State of the Union responses such as Sen. Marco RubioMarco Antonio RubioHillicon Valley: Georgia officials launch investigation after election day chaos | Senate report finds Chinese telecom groups operated in US without proper oversight Republican Senators ask FCC to ‘clearly define’ when social media platforms should receive liability protections Trump’s tweet on protester sparks GOP backlash MORE’s (R-Fla.), which have been marred by awkward moments.
“The first thing I’m going to do is hydrate,” Abrams reportedly said. “I’m terrified. Not because I might make a mistake, but because so many want the opportunity to rebut what they’ve seen over the past few years.
Abrams was tapped by Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerChuck SchumerOvernight Health Care: US showing signs of retreat in battle against COVID-19 | Regeneron begins clinical trials of potential coronavirus antibody treatment | CMS warns nursing homes against seizing residents’ stimulus checks Schumer requests briefing with White House coronavirus task force as cases rise Schumer on Trump’s tweet about 75-year-old protester: He ‘should go back to hiding in the bunker’ MORE (D-N.Y.) earlier this week to deliver the Democrats’ response to Trump’s yearly address in front of Congress, which was delayed this year by the monthlong government shutdown that ended last week.
“Three weeks ago, I called Stacey Abrams and asked her to deliver the response. I was very delighted when she agreed,” Schumer told reporters on Tuesday, adding: “She has led the charge for voting rights, which is at the root of just about everything else.”
Abrams is considered to be a potential candidate next year for the seat currently held by Sen. David Perdue (R-Ga.) following her unsuccessful run for governor in 2018.
Last year’s State of the Union response was delivered by Rep. Joe KennedyJoseph (Joe) Patrick KennedyMassachusetts Rep. Joe Kennedy says Patriots ‘should sign’ Kaepernick Markey touts past praise from Kennedy: ‘He does an incredible job’ Progressive Caucus co-chair endorses Kennedy in Massachusetts Senate primary MORE III (D-Mass.), who advised Abrams to “misplace” her chapstick following the ripping he got in 2018 for how shiny his lips were during his rebuttal.
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A little advice for @staceyabrams as she prepares our Democratic rebuttal:
-Be yourself, you’ll crush it
-He’ll talk longer than you expect so keep snacks handy
-Be the fighter we know you are
-Misplace your chapstick
-You have millions of Americans standing with you
Good luck!— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) January 29, 2019