- Wed May 23, 2018 9:06 pm
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Georgia Democrats selected the first black woman to be a major party nominee for governor in the United States on Tuesday, choosing Stacey Abrams, a liberal former State House leader, who will test just how much the state’s traditionally conservative politics are shifting.
Commentary: My $200,000 Debt Should Not Disqualify Me For Governor of Georgia. I went on to Yale Law School, and eventually landed my first law firm job, where I made $95,000—three times what my parents made, combined. But despite earning nearly six figures, my financial situation was fraught. I had swiftly turned every credit card application into those magical slivers of plastic that allowed me to pay for daily necessities.
I have made money mistakes, but I have never ignored my responsibilities; I will meet my obligations—however slowly but surely. I will pay my past due taxes but first I have to deal with necessities, I think my supporters understand family come first.