Imagine losing your dream job—twice—and then giving yourself a trophy for “emotional growth.” That’s basically Stacey Abrams’ political strategy in a nutshell. In a recent podcast appearance with MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace—who gushed over her like a fangirl at a Taylor Swift concert—Abrams gave us a masterclass in political spin so dizzying it should come with a seatbelt.
Let’s rewind. Stacey Abrams, the twice-defeated Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Georgia, now says she never denied losing her 2018 race against Brian Kemp. Nope. According to her, she just “redefined victory.” You read that right. Losing by the numbers is apparently winning by the vibes.
“I was never confused about it,” Abrams told Wallace. “I had conversations with communities, and I would say, ‘We won.’” And when people reacted like sane adults with questions like, “Uh, how?” she played the victim card faster than a Vegas blackjack dealer. According to Abrams, if you criticized her, it wasn’t because she was denying reality—it was because you were trying to “subjugate” her.
Fast-forward to the 22:15 minute mark to hear Abrams words for yourself.
Ah yes, the classic move: accuse your opponent of voter suppression, refuse to concede, and then claim moral superiority because you made “progress.” That’s not how elections work, Stacey. That’s how participation trophies work in your average third-grade T-ball league.
Let’s be clear: Abrams didn’t just question the outcome in 2018—she actively worked to delegitimize it. She accused Kemp, then Secretary of State, of “rigging” the election through voter suppression. Her allies in the press ran with the narrative. Hollywood stars and liberal activists all jumped on the “Stacey was robbed” train. Sound familiar? It should. This was the left’s dry run of election denial long before 2020. But remember, when Abrams does it, it’s “defending democracy.” When Republicans ask questions, it’s “an insurrection.”
And now, she’s back with a new twist: If Democrats lose, they actually win—as long as they “progress.” That’s code for: “We didn’t get the votes, but we got the media narrative, the nonprofit dollars, and maybe a Netflix deal.”
This isn’t just about Stacey’s ego—it’s a glimpse into the modern Democratic playbook. Elections aren’t about ballots anymore; they’re about branding. Win the moral high ground, cry oppression, and rake in the donor cash. Who needs a governorship when you can become a national symbol and launch a million-dollar activist career?
And don’t forget, Abrams hasn’t ruled out another run. Of course not. In her world, running for office is just another way to build a personal brand, not actually win and govern. She’s already lost to Kemp twice, but hey, maybe third time’s the charm—or maybe just another excuse to redefine “winning” again.
Meanwhile, real voters in Georgia are facing actual consequences—rising crime, economic uncertainty, and schools in chaos. But don’t worry, Stacey’s here to tell you that “interstitial victories” are what really matter. Translation: You didn’t get a better life, but the Democrats got a better slogan.
So next time you hear a Democrat talk about “progress” after an election loss, just remember: it probably means they lost again but found a new way to pat themselves on the back.
After all, in Stacey Abrams’ America, reality isn’t what happens—it’s what you say happened.
And if that doesn’t keep you up at night, you haven’t been paying attention.