The Biggest Threat To Keisha Lance Bottoms Isn’t Her Opponent — It’s Voter Complacency [Op-Ed]
For the second time in the last decade, Bottoms is serving as the last line of defense in one of Black America’s hubs. The post The Biggest Threat To Keisha Lance Bottoms Isn’t Her Opponent — It’s Voter Complacency [Op-Ed] appeared first on MadameNoire.
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Choosing a candidate who truly represents you is an ideal often reserved for white men in American politics. And since politics are often an exercise in practicality over preference, Georgia voters need to be pragmatic on Election Day.
Keisha Lance Bottoms is the best choice for governor.
Liking her isn’t a requirement; preventing her opponent from being elected is.
Former President Barack Obama is set to join Bottoms and U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff for a rally in Atlanta during the final week of October, as the campaign has called in the big dogs to give her one final boost before the election. Like so many Black women before her who have tried to reach the highest seats in American politics, the conversation is less about Bottoms’ accomplishments and more about picking apart who she is, or isn’t.
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