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Eric Brown

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There’s a lot of sexism/misogyny and racism in the American media and electorate, so Harris would face headwinds that others don’t face. But I don’t think she’s unelectable, and I don’t think that we should simply defer to the sexism and racism by refusing to nominate a black woman. But…

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If the election involves existential risks, one might be more risk-averse in one’s preferences for nominees than usual, and one might prefer candidates who face minimal headwinds. Still…

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