Clinton urges Georgia Dems to pick Abrams

ATLANTA (AP) – Hillary Clinton is urging Democrats in Georgia to support Stacey Abrams for governor.

Clinton recorded a 60-second endorsement used by the Abrams campaign in direct phone calls to Georgia voters. Tuesday’s primary ballot election has Abrams facing fellow Atlanta Democrat Stacey Evans.

Clinton notes Abrams was the first black woman to serve as House Democratic leader in the Georgia legislature. Clinton also says Abrams has “a proven track record” of supporting public schools, gun safety, voting rights and Medicaid expansion.

A victory in the Democratic primary and in the November election would make Abrams the first black woman governor in the U.S.

Clinton’s message also acknowledges the potential confusion caused by two Democratic rivals with the same first name. Twice, Clinton urges voters to support “Abrams with an ‘A.'”