The idea that a Black woman should be appointed only as a caretaker to simply check a box is insulting to countless Black women across this country who have carried the Democratic Party to victory election after election.”
Barb, you only beginning to realize it?
If Newcombe appointed Lee, it would be an AA participation trophy.
Be a shame if the caretaker Senator lost in the primary.
An embarassment.
Forget the racial politics. That’s not how it works. If she is incapacitated and resigns, or dies, he can appoint a replacement to finish the term. No such thing as an “interim” replacement which implies he can replace that position again at his whim.