Kellen Hoxworth @kellenhoxworth.bsky.social

If you think being Black, South Asian, and a woman counts as having “minimal baggage” in US politics, I have some news for you.

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Jeffrey F Steiner @jfs.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 13:36 UTC

It’s fatally heavy baggage with people who would never, ever vote for her in the first place. Among the left and much of the center, it’s minimal and in some cases energizing. Turnout is just as important as support.

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Kellen Hoxworth @kellenhoxworth.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 13:34 UTC

I’m not saying that this is a reason not to support her—just that we should be serious about what we’re talking about here. Biden is being slammed for showing signs that *might* be age-related. Our political media coverage loves fixating on superficial questions identity instead of substance.

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