Perceived electability—which so often accrues to whiteness and white maleness—is a hell of a drug.
Hakeem JeffersonAs I’ve said before, Platner is a good example of how perceived electability advantage, often afforded to white men like him, can weaken Democrats’ fidelity to their values and make them more willing to engage in Trump-like excuse making for inexcusable behavior. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/10/o...