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#MSSen: Stacey Abrams endorses fellow Democrat Mike Espy

By: Frank Corder - May 21, 2020

Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate and Democrat Vice Presidential hopeful Stacey Abrams endorsed Mississippi U.S. Senate candidate and fellow Democrat Mike Espy on Thursday.

Abrams, who spent time in the state as a child, said in a tweet (shown below) that Espy is ready to lead on day one.  In her endorsement, Abrams said Espy will work to expand “economic opportunity, access to affordable health care, and an end to voter suppression.”

Espy, in a tweet sharing Abrams’ support, said he was “honored to have the official endorsement of my friend and fellow Mississippi native,” adding, “If there’s anyone who knows about tough fights, it’s Stacey. We can win in Mississippi—together.”

Both Democrats have endorsed their party’s presidential nominee, Joe Biden, and both have voiced strong support of the expansion of Medicaid and no excuse mail-in voting.

Espy tweeted on Wednesday that the time to expand Medicaid in Mississippi “was yesterday.”

Espy has also taken issue recently with Secretary of State Michael Watson over his office’s plans to assist and protect voters as they head to the polls in November, calling them “an infamous Republican intimidation tactic.”

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Frank Corder

Frank Corder is a native of Pascagoula. For nearly two decades, he has reported and offered analysis on government, public policy, business and matters of faith. Frank’s interviews, articles, and columns have been shared throughout Mississippi as well as in national publications. He is a frequent guest on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State. Frank has served his community in both elected and appointed public office, hosted his own local radio and television programs, and managed private businesses all while being an engaged husband and father. Email Frank: frank@magnoliatribune.com