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As a woman, I approve this message

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>>It’s weird that anyone would embrace a history of capitalist exploitation and black lung as their “heritage.”<<

Stephen, as a SC native, you undoubtedly know how lots of Southerners (especially men) are about their regional and familial heritage. I remember as a child seeing license plates featuring an old hillbilly with his rifle and rebel flag saying ‘Hell No, I Ain’t Forgettin’!’ To vote against one’s “heritage” means a betrayal of their grandpappies, who worked hard in the coal mine or on the farm to put food on the table and a non-leaky roof over their heads. It’s in the blood, perhaps particularly here in the Bible Belt, and very difficult to overcome.

>> Women voters are speaking loud and clear, but it’s as if no one listens unless you’re a man or a lump of coal.<<

Ain’t that the truth.

Thank you, Stephen, and tonight, may the best woman win.

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