August 08, 2020
Group called 'We Have Her Back' warns media against 'sexist' or 'racist' coverage of Biden VP pick
Oh, sure. They say they just don't want "racist" or "sexist" coverage, but you can bet your boots that they actually mean "no criticism of any kind will be tolerated." For example, if Tucker Carlson is correct and Susan Rice is chosen, as soon as somebody on the right brings up mention of the day she went out and said, erroneously, that Benghazi was in retaliation for a YouTube video, you know darn well that the, er, fertilizer will immediately hit the impeller. Truth will not be permitted.Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Bien is expected to select a female running mate and a new group called "We Have Her Back†promises to make sure she receives fair coverage from the media.
Former Obama senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson are among the group of influential women who sent a letter to media industry leaders on Friday urging them to avoid stereotypes when covering Biden’s female running mate, according to Axios.
"We are reaching out now because we are about to embark on a historic moment - once again - having a woman on a Presidential Campaign ticket. While you have already done significant reporting on the process, we know you are actively preparing for coverage about the specific Democratic Vice Presidential nominee,†began the letter addressed to news division heads, editors in chiefs, bureau chiefs, political directors, editors, producers, reporters and anchors.
Oh, sure. The thing is, there is not a single Female of Color with a D after her name, with national name recognition, who doesn't carry a significant amount of baggage one way or another. Now, as far as being a Democrat candidate, some may see that as a resume'-enhancer..."Given how few women have reached this point, the sometimes disappointing coverage of the process to date and the double standards we’ve seen in the public and media expectations of women leaders over the years - and even more so for Black and Brown women leaders - we wanted to respectfully share some thoughts with you about the media’s role in the scrutiny and coverage of women and women of color candidates in general, and the vice-presidential candidate in particular,†the letter continued.
The letter then emphasized changes that newsrooms have made in the wake of George Floyd’s Memorial Day death in police custody, such as "including more Black people and people of color on the front lines of reporting and behind the scenes producing and editing†and urged media industry leaders to do the same thing when covering Biden’s running mate.
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I just kinda hope they pick Sweet Lips Kammie Harris. Who got how many votes in which primaries?
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