Media Bias Alert: Stacey Abrams’s Polarized Vice Presidency Push

Who is Stacey Abrams?

The 46-year old Georgia politician, who in 2018 became the country’s first female major-party African-American gubernatorial nominee, is one of the names being discussed prominently as Joe Biden’s potential 2020 running mate. But how you answer that first question may depend largely on your news preferences or political biases.

If you only read left-leaning news media, you may think Abrams is destined for influence in American politics, and symbolic of the new wave of progressive policy and diverse leadership. If you only read right-rated media, you may think Abrams is unqualified for the office, a hypocrite, too radical, or a token of the political left.

In recent weeks, Abrams has been the subject of several longform profiles, feature stories and opinion pieces from left-rated media giants including the New York Times, the Washington Post and The Atlantic, many of which suggest she’s a solid choice for VP.