Kurtz’s observations are spot on. It’s so predictable that one wonders why line reporters fall for it. More commentary should be along these lines to try to inoculate the public against press cooption with the GOP meme factory.
What’s funny about the DEI attacks (in addition to being a substitute for the *n* word), is that, technically sp…
Kurtz’s observations are spot on. It’s so predictable that one wonders why line reporters fall for it. More commentary should be along these lines to try to inoculate the public against press cooption with the GOP meme factory.
What’s funny about the DEI attacks (in addition to being a substitute for the *n* word), is that, technically speaking, diversity, equity and inclusion have been a hallmark of picking vice presidents since the adoption of the 12th Amendment. In order to broaden the appeal of the ticket, the presidential nominee always picks somebody that represents regional and policy diversity, that recognizes the equity of the claims of an opposing faction in the party, and that invites that faction to feel included and support the ticket. Unmitigated DEI. Trump’s problem now is that he didn’t pick a DEI candidate for the VP slot. He picked a Mini-me who does nothing to expand the reach of the ticket.
Kurtz’s observations are spot on. It’s so predictable that one wonders why line reporters fall for it. More commentary should be along these lines to try to inoculate the public against press cooption with the GOP meme factory.
What’s funny about the DEI attacks (in addition to being a substitute for the *n* word), is that, technically speaking, diversity, equity and inclusion have been a hallmark of picking vice presidents since the adoption of the 12th Amendment. In order to broaden the appeal of the ticket, the presidential nominee always picks somebody that represents regional and policy diversity, that recognizes the equity of the claims of an opposing faction in the party, and that invites that faction to feel included and support the ticket. Unmitigated DEI. Trump’s problem now is that he didn’t pick a DEI candidate for the VP slot. He picked a Mini-me who does nothing to expand the reach of the ticket.