Stacey Abrams's file

Stacey Abrams is House Minority Leader for the Georgia General Assembly and State Representative for the 84th House District.

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Recent statements about Stacey Abrams

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No such law

Bloggers

"Bill Clinton passed a law in 1996 that separated children from adults illegally entering America."

— PunditFact on Thursday, June 21st, 2018

Mostly True

Increases in population don't reflect voter rolls

Stacey Abrams

More than 1.5 million people moved into Georgia between the past two Census counts, and a majority consider themselves, African-American, Latino or Asian-American.

— PolitiFact Georgia on Tuesday, June 17th, 2014

Recent statements made by Stacey Abrams

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Unclear how many can't afford bail

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"The majority of Georgians incarcerated in local jails have never been convicted of crime. They are simply too poor to pay their bail."

— PolitiFact Georgia on Wednesday, February 21st, 2018

Half-True

Several moving parts muddy the waters

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Says under her leadership, "Democrats fought to ... make sure the (2011 HOPE) bill ... prevented the use of ACT/SAT testing standards."

— PolitiFact Georgia on Wednesday, January 24th, 2018

Half-True

Child care numbers can vary

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"The average cost for infant care in GA is almost $7,700/yr – more than average in-state college tuition."

— PolitiFact Georgia on Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017

Half-True

This claim needs tutoring

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Says Stacey Evans "voted for (school) vouchers...in the beginning."

— PolitiFact Georgia on Tuesday, October 17th, 2017

Mostly True

Increases in population don't reflect voter rolls

Stacey Abrams

More than 1.5 million people moved into Georgia between the past two Census counts, and a majority consider themselves, African-American, Latino or Asian-American.

— PolitiFact Georgia on Tuesday, June 17th, 2014