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"We have not run out of time," Abrams says. "We have time, if Congress will take action" on the HEROES Act. "We'll have voting that works well."

"They're not going to do what should be done and restore the Voting Rights Act to full force," Abrams says of congressional Republicans after the death of Rep John Lewis as we head into 2020 elections. #19thRepresents

"In 42 states you can vote by mail," Abrams says. "You can also vote early." Pre-pandemic there was VBM in 34 states, she notes. #19thRepresents

"Vote by mail" will not work for those facing evictions and are in unstable housing situations, Abrams says, recommending: 1) vote by mail or 2) vote early during #19thRepresents

Call your Secretary of State and "demand drop boxes," Abrams says during #19thRepresents

Abrams decries "malfeasant application" of voting laws in Georgia and other states. "We have good laws," she tells the #19thRepresents

"I believe it would be a good idea" to have a woman of color as VP pick, Abrams says, adding most importantly Biden will pick the "best partner for him." "I trust him." "Optimally it will be a woman of color but I do not begrudge any choice that he makes." #19thRepresents