Received this e-mail today from former President of Planned Parenthood, Cecile Richards, in support of Stacey Abrams’ (D. GA) gubernatorial campaign:
Stacey Abrams (D. GA)
Last May,StaceyAbramswon a decisive victory in her primary election to be Georgia’s next Governor, and she was heading full-speed into the general election. I had just stepped down from twelve years serving as President of Planned Parenthood, but I knew I still had to do everything I could to help ensure she won again in November.
You see,StaceyAbramsis exactly the kind of leader we need right now. She's a fierce advocate for reproductive health and a champion for Georgia's women and families. Her record as Democratic Leader speaks volumes.
Right now, progressive governors in states across the country are the first line of defense against Trump. They're standing up to block attempts to roll back the clock on women's health, to defund Planned Parenthood, and to overturnRoe v. Wade.
StaceyAbramsis ready to fight for Georgia as Governor – in fact, she's already been a leader of that fight in the Georgia House of Representatives. She's fought for the 8,000 Georgians (of all races, socioeconomic backgrounds, and genders) who depend on Planned Parenthood for health care. Why? BecauseStaceyknows that ensuring access to the full range of reproductive health services is key to ensuring economic mobility for women across the state of Georgia.
Fights for progress are never easy. I should know – I led a reproductive health care organization under more than one anti-women's health presidential administration. This work is critical if we’re going to save women’s rights and lives. That’s why I’m proud to be in this fight withStaceyAbramsand proud to be fighting forStaceyAbramsto be the next Governor of Georgia. I hope you’ll fight with me.
Onward,
Cecile Richards
Former President, Planned Parenthood Action Fund