VOTE.
As we all know, WNBA players are among the most socially conscious athletes in sports – and the WNBA community as a whole is among the most socially conscious communities there is.
Given this, one knows many within the W were glued to the ongoing build-up to Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s selection for who would be his vice presidential runningmate.
Among those said to be considered for the gig included former UN Ambassador Susan Rice, Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Florida representative Val Demings and former Georgia governor candidate Stacey Abrams (also now part of the WNBPA’s Board of Advocates).
Instead, Biden went in another direction – and chose another Black woman for the job: U.S. Senator from California – Kamala Harris.
I have the great honor to announce that I’ve picked @KamalaHarris — a fearless fighter for the little guy, and one of the country’s finest public servants — as my running mate.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 11, 2020
.@JoeBiden can unify the American people because he’s spent his life fighting for us. And as president, he’ll build an America that lives up to our ideals.
I’m honored to join him as our party’s nominee for Vice President, and do what it takes to make him our Commander-in-Chief.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 11, 2020
The #KHive has officially entered the chat 👏
— Team Joe (Text JOE to 30330) (@TeamJoe) August 11, 2020
Biden needed something to provide a much-needed shot in the arm for his campaign. Judging from a cavalcade of tweets sent out since the announcement, Harris joining the campaign appears to have done just that.
With the W being 90 percent Black women, one knows the W community would be more than hyped about seeing true representation on the Democratic party’s ticket. And it is.
I’m going to get snacks, wings, everything just like I would if this was a pay-per-view fight.
I usually want to see a close match but in this case, I’m here for what’s about to happen 😩 #TeamKamala #NovemberIsComing https://t.co/w7lJN6FrbM
— Renee Montgomery (@itsreneem_) August 12, 2020
https://t.co/A71v8NsPgm pic.twitter.com/ZZfL17auL6
— Sheryl Swoopes (@airswoopes22) August 12, 2020
Great choice @JoeBiden … That’s the tweet! 👏🏾
— Swin Cash (@SwinCash) August 11, 2020
OH YEAH! Time to “do the damn thang”! @KamalaHarris @JoeBiden #VoteLikeYourLifeDependsOnIt pic.twitter.com/2TaV6Xyshb
— Pokey Chatman (@pokeychatman) August 11, 2020
YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!! https://t.co/wF813yhKUI
— Ticha Penicheiro (@TichaPenicheiro) August 11, 2020
we have a long way to go, but it’s been amazing to see the empowerment of black women these last few months.
— Lexie Brown (@lexiekiah_4) August 11, 2020
☠️☠️☠️ https://t.co/1NXDFhMWLv
— Devereaux *casual fan* Peters (@MsPeters14) August 11, 2020
Everyone go on post your pics with Kamala llls
— Monique Currie (@Mocurrie25) August 11, 2020
— Arielle (Ari) Chambers (@ariivory) August 12, 2020
We pulling up to Howard on election night? Cuz WHEN Kamala gets elected, the rest of us Greeks gotta show up and show out for our AKA sisters.
— Lo Ira 🇭🇹 (@LoIra_BTW) August 11, 2020
Cue the I’m not voting for Biden woker than all woke people. Not voting is a luxury we cannot afford right now. I’m all for dismantling the system cause it’s corrupt by nature but right now we still exist within it and have choices to make. #BidenHarris #KamalaHarrisForVP
— Layshia Clarendon (@Layshiac) August 12, 2020
WE ARE VOTING FOR TWO SUPREME COURT JUSTICES!!! WHICH ARE LIFELONG APPOINTMENTS. WE CANNOT SIT OUT THIS ELECTION. #BidenHarris #KamalaHarrisForVP
— Layshia Clarendon (@Layshiac) August 12, 2020
We are voting for climate change, health care and not gutting the Affordable Care Act, the postal service, and social security. #BidenHarris #KamalaHarrisForVP
— Layshia Clarendon (@Layshiac) August 12, 2020
What the New York Liberty veteran said.
Harris is also no stranger to WNBA circles. When she ran for president, she attended a fundraiser in Seattle that also included what many consider the first couple of women’s sports – Sue Bird (Seattle Storm) and Megan Rapinoe.
Kamala Harris’ Seattle fundraiser last tonight, per source, included National Women’s Soccer star Megan Rapinoe (along with Seattle Storm’s Sue Bird). Unclear if anyone struck an epic, post-goal pose.
— Christopher Cadelago (@ccadelago) September 28, 2019
With Biden being from Delaware, one can guess he is a huge fan of another notable from the First State – Elena Delle Donne. And he is.
Shortly after Biden departed from his role as Vice President (and left us at the mercy of you-know-who), he sent this letter to Delle Donne after she became part of the Washington Mystics.
Thanks for the kind note @JoeBiden! We would love to have you come to a @washmystics game! Home opener is 5/14! pic.twitter.com/mZnqCDOEoh
— Elena Delle Donne (@De11eDonne) March 7, 2017
A Biden-Harris election would mean Delaware’s very own would have plenty of opportunities to cheer for another of Delaware’s very own at the DC Sports and Entertainment Arena.
Oh…and can we get the Bay Area a WNBA team while we’re at it?
November 3rd. Mail-ins/Absentee. Early voting. Election Day.
VOTE.
