Received this e-mail today from Saturday Night Live’s Kenan Thompson, who is also an Atlanta native, in support of Stacey Abrams’ (D. GA) gubernatorial campaign:
I know what you’re thinking. Is the star of Good Burger and SNL really emailing me right now? As a matter of fact, I am. I’m Kenan Thompson. Nice to meet you!!!
You may know I live in New York now where I work at Saturday Night Live. What you may not know is that I grew up in Georgia.
Georgia is where I got my start, earned my acting chops and landed my first big opportunities in the entertainment industry.
Like the song goes, Georgia is always on my mind!! I’m so excited to be able to support a leader who is going to give Georgians — like my family — the hope and better future they deserve.
Stacey Abrams
That’s why I’m so excited to chat with Stacey Abrams in an exclusive virtual event at 9 pm ET on Sunday, March 20!! Donate $5 or more right now to join us!
I’ve always been proud to be from Georgia – but this growing movement to build a state where there is opportunity for all makes me even prouder. Georgia made huge strides in 2018, 2020 and 2021 and I know we are far from finished in our efforts to build a brighter future for this state.
Even though I won my first Emmy for the original song “Come Back, Barack” I’m not some political expert. But what I am is someone who cares deeply about the future of Georgia and this country.
I want every Georgian to have the chance to succeed…the same chance I had. I know Stacey Abrams is the leader we need to ensure every Georgian has the chance to succeed!!
I’m sure you weren’t expecting to hear from an “actor slash comedian” today, but thank you for hearing me out. I am all in for Stacey Abrams and I am grateful for people like you who are investing in this campaign too.
I can’t wait to see Stacey supporters like you next week. Donate $5 or more right now to our fight for Georgia’s future and claim your ticket to the big event on Sunday the 20th!
Thank you,
Kenan Thompson
ASL interpretation and CART captions will be provided.
Click here to donate to Abrams campaign and to RSVP to the virtual event on March 20th.
P.S. I’m back and over these fucking haters. This Tweet sums it up:
Democracy and Health are on the ballot this year and we have to be ready to keep Georgia Blue. Click below to donate and get involved with Abrams, Warnock and their fellow Georgia Democrats campaigns:
Stacey Abrams for Governor