After delivering Georgia for Joe Biden, Stacey Abrams seems to be on top of the world. There is much talk about her political future as her reputation is at an all-time high. Few people know what her next move is, but the woman who has been open about her desire to become president one day certainly does not lack for ambition. Now, people are wondering what is next for Abrams as she seeks to cash in some of the many chips that she earned from turning Georgia blue.

She Might Not Want a Cabinet Role

One of the first things that has been discussed is a cabinet role for Abrams. In the past, she has been mentioned as a possible Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Abrams would certainly be interested in the position of U.N. Ambassador, but that seems to be earmarked for Pete Buttigieg. While she is an attorney, she does not seem to have the experience necessary to be the Attorney General.

Her cabinet options might seem to be limited given that much of her career has been spent in state government. Moreover, if the Republicans still control the Senate, they might make her confirmation difficult. This would both be to take revenge for her flipping Georgia and to clip the wings of a rising star. Even if a refusal to confirm her to a Cabinet position would be a result of Republican petulance, Abrams might not be able to take the risk that her nomination would be turned down by the Senate. She is already seen as a martyr for the 2018 Georgia election being stolen from her. Double martyrdom might not help her growing reputation.

Nonetheless, Biden can and must talk to her about a Cabinet role. Given the credit that she is receiving for winning Georgia for him, Biden needs to be seen as grateful to her by paying her back if she wants it. Otherwise, it could be viewed as a snub to someone that he is perceived as owing. The bigger concern would be whether Abrams would want to serve in the Cabinet. At the time that Biden would make his Cabinet nomination, control of the Senate is uncertain. Thus, Abrams would be taking a chance if she accepted a Cabinet nomination. At the same time, McConnell would need to be careful about derailing an Abrams nomination as the reverberations would last for years.

An Abrams vs. Kemp Rematch in 2022 Might Be in the Cards

Right now, a more likely scenario would be Abrams building her own organization in Georgia for another shot at becoming the state's governor. With Kamala Harris now the vice president-elect, there would still be an appeal to Abrams to become the nation's first Black Governor. All the voters that she registered after her 2018 loss might be enough to get her the extra 65,000 votes that she needs to beat Brian Kemp. However, cooling her heels for two years while her reputation is at an all-time high also poses risks for Abrams. Midterm elections are usually unfriendly to parties that control the White House, and the 2022 election may be no different. Abrams could end up running into significant headwinds if Biden is even a fraction as unpopular as Trump was in 2018.

The third alternative for Abrams would be to serve at the chair of the Democratic National Committee. While she would need to win a party election to get the job, she would be seen as the instant frontrunner if she wanted the job. However, Abrams is also at the point in her career where she needs to continue to build her resume. While the DNC Chair is a prestigious job, it does not carry the same heft as a Cabinet position or becoming the governor.

Our guess is that Abrams would decline an invitation from Biden to join his Cabinet. She is likely to want to wait until after the runoff elections to see if the movement that she built in Georgia is durable. Assuming that the results of the election are close, we see her as announcing her run for the State House soon after the runoff. For Abrams, an executive job would probably hold the most appeal. One that allows her to take advantage of the fight that she has waged in Georgia would be the best way to put the 2018 election heist to rest.