What an honor for me to have an opportunity to cover the watch party hosted for Stacy Abrams for Governor campaign at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. A heavy media presence and lots of loyal supporters gathered in the Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta on Tuesday November 6, 2018 to collectively watch the outcome of the election. While supporters mingled throughout the evening, the energy of the crowd was primarily upbeat and festive. As a string of community members, politicians and entertainers took to the stage their message was the same; They believed Stacy Abrams to be the right person to lead Georgia forward.
While the crowd continued to steadily grow, many stories of voters waiting in long lines and subtle (and not so subtle) acts of voter suppression continued to be shared. Tales of inaccessible voting booths, inadequate numbers of ballots, long lines and hefty wait times did not deter voters. Again and again, belief in a safe, fair and just election processes and the importance of the vote was emphasized. With rampant acts of voter suppression impacting an election seemingly rigged from the start including her opponent concurrently running against her for the position of governor AND presiding over the election to ensure it's integrity; Stacey Abrams addressed the crowd. Ms Abrams spoke demonstrating a quiet grace mixed with an appropriate dose of fierceness. With the future of the State of Georgia and in many peoples perceptions the County, hanging in the balance a throughout the evening a quiet optimism permeated the room.
What an honor for me to have an opportunity to cover the watch party hosted for Stacy Abrams for Governor campaign at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. A heavy media presence and lots of loyal supporters gathered in the Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta on Tuesday November 6, 2018 to collectively watch the outcome of the election. While supporters mingled throughout the evening, the energy of the crowd was primarily upbeat and festive. As a string of community members, politicians and entertainers took to the stage their message was the same; They believed Stacy Abrams to be the right person to lead Georgia forward.
The belief in Stacy Abrams and what she represents united the room. Standing in her purpose, declaring that all votes matter, and insisting that each and every ballot be counted Stacy Abrams planted a seed. Without regard to the outcome of the election, her steadfastness and determination will stand forever as a testament to the will and the power of the people.
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