Stacey Abrams, the prominent Georgia political leader and voting rights advocate, paid heartfelt tribute to Jimmy Carter, reflecting on his transformative impact on Democratic politics and the enduring legacy he leaves behind.
Speaking with Chris Hayes, Abrams spoke passionately about Carter’s groundbreaking approach and unwavering dedication to his home state of Georgia.
“When he won the presidency in 1976, he did something no one had ever done. This governor from Georgia took himself to Iowa and essentially remade Democratic politics,” Abrams said, highlighting Carter’s innovative campaign strategy that reshaped the political landscape.
Abrams encouraged Americans to draw inspiration from Carter’s vision and courage in addressing the complexities of the present while planning for a brighter future.
“We have to remake how we think about our future … by having a vision for what is to come,” she stated.
She also touched on the evolving political dynamics of the South, an area where Carter’s influence remains profound.
“What Jimmy Carter tells us about the politics of the South is that we are constantly learning. We have absolutely every opportunity with each election to pick something new, to be braver than we were the time before,” Abrams remarked.
Abrams concluded her tribute by expressing personal gratitude for Carter’s legacy and his lifelong connection to Georgia.
“I’m just honored to have spent time in his orbit and to live in a state that he believed in so deeply that he never left,” she said.
