Stacey Abrams says she’s focused on voting rights legislation when asked about possible White House bid

Stacey Abrams on Monday did not directly respond to a question about a potential presidential bid, instead saying that she is focused on getting voting rights legislation passed.

During an appearance on CNN, host Erin Burnett asked the former Georgia gubernatorial candidate if she would consider running for the White House if President Biden decides against running for reelection.

“Is that something you would consider?” Burnett asked, referencing a Politico article that noted Democratic operatives expect her to consider a run for the White House if she is successful with another possible Democratic campaign for Georgia governor. 

“My focus, my consideration, my efforts, my energy is being poured into making certain that we pass the Freedom to Vote Act, that we pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and that we can have a conversation about elections after we do the work of protecting the democracy that undergirds those contests,” Abrams responded.

.@ErinBurnett just asked @staceyabrams about @EugeneDaniels2 and my story and whether she would consider running in 2024 if Biden doesn’t.

She doesn’t say no. pic.twitter.com/ojcjBvDyBG

— Alex Thompson (@AlexThomp) November 16, 2021

Abrams, who is seen as a major asset by Democrats, was largely credited with helping flip Georgia blue in the 2020 presidential and Senate races. She campaigned recently for Democrat Terry McAuliffe in his unsuccessful bid for Virginia governor. 

Earlier this month, Republicans blocked the Senate from starting debate on the bill named after the late Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) in a setback for Democrats.