Back in December, there were tweets calling for Stacey Abrams to deliver the Democratic response to the State of the Union address. Now, MSNBC host Chris Hayes and others are saying Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called Abrams weeks ago and to discuss delivering the Dems rebuttal.
🚨NEWS🚨
A reliable source tells me that Chuck Schumer called STACEY ABRAMS three weeks ago to ask her to deliver the Democratic response to the State of the Union.
“A reliable source tells me that Chuck Schumer called STACEY ABRAMS three weeks ago to ask her to deliver the Democratic response to the State of the Union.”
Chuck Schumer handing over the Dem SOTU response to Stacey Abrams is probably the best career decision he’s ever made.
“Chuck Schumer handing over the Dem SOTU response to Stacey Abrams is probably the best career decision he’s ever made.”
Schumer Met With Abrams Earlier This Month
Schumer and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairwoman Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) met with Abrams a few weeks ago, part of a “full-court press” to see Abrams in the Georgia 2020 Senate race, Politico reported.
Can confirm that Stacey Abrams had separate meetings yesterday with both Chuck Schumer and DSCC chair Catherine Cortez Masto to discuss a possible U.S. Senate run in 2020 (GOP Sen. David Perdue up for reelection this cycle)
But Abrams has not conceded the race for Georgia governor. An ongoing investigation into the reported dubious election is ongoing.
The SOTU Was Slated for Today, Jan. 29, But Was Postponed Over the Shutdown & Trump’s Border Wall. New Date is Feb 5
Tonight, we are sending legislation to the President’s desk that will re-open our government for America’s families & small businesses, as well as ensure federal workers finally receive the pay they deserve. #EndTheShutdown
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi disinvite the president as a result of the recently ended 35-day partial government shutdown ordered by Trump as after his border wall funding demands were not met.
In a letter to Trump, Pelosi wrote in part, “Sadly, given the security concerns and unless government re-opens this week, I suggest that we work together to determine another suitable date after the government has re-opened for this address or for you to consider delivering your State of the Union address in writing to the Congress on January 29th.”
On Jan. 25, Trump ended the shutdown.
The House just passed legislation to re-open government and end the #TrumpShutdown. Watch as we prepare the legislation to be sent to President Trump. #EndTheShutdown t.co/vR9T3QyEcY
Three days later, sent Trump another letter. And invite.
With government now re-opened, I have invited @realDonaldTrump to deliver the State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 5. #SOTU t.co/RHq3nWH9nm
