We say “Black women are the backbone of the Democratic Party.” But there’s also an unspoken rule that comes with it. The praise is fine. The power is not.
“ Black women are the most reliable voters in the Democratic coalition. Not episodically. Not only in wave elections. Consistently. Across regions. Across cycles. They organize when resources are thin. They mobilize when enthusiasm is low. They show up even when the party’s message does not fully show up for them.”
“And yet, when that work turns into leadership, the party hesitates.”
The party, especially since The Third Way took control, also hesitates when it comes to policy. If Black Women voters are the backbone, then policies that benefit them should have a higher priority.
“ Black women are the most reliable voters in the Democratic coalition. Not episodically. Not only in wave elections. Consistently. Across regions. Across cycles. They organize when resources are thin. They mobilize when enthusiasm is low. They show up even when the party’s message does not fully show up for them.”
“And yet, when that work turns into leadership, the party hesitates.”
The party, especially since The Third Way took control, also hesitates when it comes to policy. If Black Women voters are the backbone, then policies that benefit them should have a higher priority.