ATLANTA — Turnout in next week's Democratic runoffs is expected to be so light that statewide candidates are battling apathy as much as they're feuding with each other. Stacey Abrams hopes her name-brand appeal can tilt the balance in favor of her favorite contenders.
She's taking a calculated risk by endorsing three Democrats in unpredictable races. None of the trio is seen as a lock in Tuesday's runoff, and with so little attention devoted to the race, even the slightest fluctuation in voting patterns could be decisive.
But the Democratic candidate for governor and her allies say it's worth putting her political capital on the line for the three — even if a loss means she'll share a November ticket with another statewide contender whom she has openly opposed.
