I think DEI gets way too much play for reasons that make little sense. If an electorate chooses a person that fits the DEI “criteria”, so be it. Not all elections are going to come out as hoped for.
Yes. Politicians get elected, in large part, for who they are. Race is part of who we are even, or perhaps especially, if we recognize that its far more a cultural construct than anything else. So choosing a candidate in part due to their race is no worse than choosing someone because they are from Texas (LBJ), are young and look the part (Dan Quayle), are non-threatening White males (Joe Biden, Tim Kaine), or evangelical (Mike Pence).
Fantastic insight and writing, as always, Robert!
I think DEI gets way too much play for reasons that make little sense. If an electorate chooses a person that fits the DEI “criteria”, so be it. Not all elections are going to come out as hoped for.
Just ask the Donald .
Yes. Politicians get elected, in large part, for who they are. Race is part of who we are even, or perhaps especially, if we recognize that its far more a cultural construct than anything else. So choosing a candidate in part due to their race is no worse than choosing someone because they are from Texas (LBJ), are young and look the part (Dan Quayle), are non-threatening White males (Joe Biden, Tim Kaine), or evangelical (Mike Pence).