By Morgan Phillips, June 12, 2020

Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams said she has “not received any calls” from the Biden campaign about vetting her as a potential vice presidential pick.

Late-night host Stephen Colbert asked Abrams on “The Late Show” Wednesday whether she could confirm or deny rumors that she was being considered as Joe Biden’s running mate. He cited CNN political analyst April Ryan as having said Abrams was being vetted.

“I have said many times that if called I will answer, but I have not received any calls,” Abrams said. “Though I look forward to hearing from whomever April Ryan is speaking t

Colbert asked Abrams about her boldness with expressing interest in the job. “A lot of times, possible vice presidential running mates [are] demure when they’re asked the question,” Colbert said. “Why do you not demure as people do in the past?”

Abrams said she was typically asked about her qualifications for the job on account of her race.

“I know that when I’m asked the question are you qualified, can you do this, that I’m not just answering for myself,” she told Colbert. “I’m being asked the question because I don’t look like what people usually look like when they’re considered for these jobs.”

Abrams said that as a black girl growing up in Mississippi, she learned: “If you don't speak up for yourself, that people will take that as permission to underestimate you. It gives them permission to underestimate everyone who looks like you.”

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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/stacey-...aign-vp-vetting

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You know what else they say Stacey? "When the phone doesn't ring, you know that's Joe Biden!" TM