But Is She Electable?

I understand she’s wonderful. I have no serious critiques. My only concern is… is she electable?

I know she’s a fantastic communicator. Every clip of her I see, I’m blown away by her knowledge, poise, and warm meme-able laugh. I just worry about what others think of her. Not everyone is as willing as I am to take substance, style, content, reputation, qualifications, and confidence over vague vibes. Will they find her electable?

I will vote for her, for sure. No question. I’m a male feminist. And I’m hearing plenty of people say the same thing, including those who were planning to vote for the other guy. But even though millions of individual Americans are willing to cast their ballots for her, I’m just not sure she’s as electable as we need her to be.

When I ask people if they’re with her, they say yes. But when I ask if they find her electable, almost everyone says no. Or they say yes. Or they say, “What does that mean?” which is rude. I’m just trying to make conversation. All of which is to say: I’m worried.

She’s just so much. I won’t explain. I worry she’s not electable.

What does it really take to be electable? In practice, it requires votes. In theory, it’s a je ne sais quoi. Here are a few examples of people who have it, though: Bill Clinton. Donald Trump. Joe Biden. George W. Bush. Generic Rich White Man TK. Oops sorry, this is the unedited version. Anyway, I’m just not sure she has it, and without it… I don’t know.

She can’t win! I heard someone say that on a podcast in May 2019, and it really stuck with me.

She could fix her electability, but she hasn’t. For instance, I think if she made someone else the face and name of her campaign, that might help. It’s just sad to see someone with so much promise blow it because she wasn’t considering her own electability.

Is America progressive enough for our first unelectable president?

My great fear is that other people won’t vote for her, because they think other people aren’t voting for her, because those other people said other people aren’t voting for her. In the face of such grave uncertainty, the only logical reaction is to not vote for her.

My concerns about her electability are growing as the election nears. The fundraising is good. The polls are better. But money is ephemeral, and you can’t trust polls, especially when they contradict what you know in the most racist, sexist part of your gut.

Hillary lost. Just FYI.

Oh god. Election day is tomorrow, and she still hasn’t solved the electability crisis. Every clip of her I see, I think, “She’s good, but is she… electable?” I only watch the news with the sound off, but still. I think a lot of people are in the same boat as me.

The votes have been counted. In a landslide, she defeated her opponent. Okay sure, she’s been elected.

But is she electable?