Stacey Abrams to give the Democrats' response to State of the Union

Stacey Abrams will give the Democrats' response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Feb. 5, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Tuesday. Abrams narrowly lost the race for governor of Georgia in November. Schumer told reporters that Abrams is a "great spokesperson" and an "incredible leader" who has led the charge for voting rights.

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