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Susanna J. Sturgis's avatar

But isn't it intriguing that no one thinks of Kamala Harris, who is a scant 6 1/2 months younger than Walz, as "everybody's favorite aunt"? I hope someone will write an in-depth article on what "politics" demands of women, esp. women of color, vs. what it tolerates in men.

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TCinLA's avatar

Actually there is a thing out about "Aunt Kamala".

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Susanna J. Sturgis's avatar

I haven't run into that yet but I'm sure I will soon. (I have, however, run into "Mamala.") I'm guessing that this is at least partly in response to all the misogynist crap about childless cat ladies, because she is indeed a stepmother. But she still doesn't look maternal the way Tim Walz looks avuncular.

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