By — Kenya Downs Kenya Downs Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/girliguessimwithher-disappointed-voters-show-reluctant-support-for-clinton Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter #GirlIGuessImWithHer: Disappointed voters show reluctant support for Clinton Politics Jun 8, 2016 5:58 PM EDT Hillary Clinton secured four more presidential primary victories on Tuesday, making her the presumptive nominee for the Democratic nomination. And now, some former critics are reluctantly jumping on board. Many of those disillusioned by this election cycle are tweeting #GirlIGuessImWithHer to voice their hesitant support. The hashtag, started by Twitter user MadBlackThot, features some of the newest members of Clinton’s flock voicing how, come Election Day, their vote for Clinton won’t be one of enthusiasm. Me leaving my polling place in November #GirlIGuessImWithHer pic.twitter.com/IJTIeNCXuH — hyotline bling ✨ (@Hyotastic) June 8, 2016 https://twitter.com/firmeprincess/status/740598091863101440 Forcing myself to the polls, so Trump won't win. #GirlIGuessImWithHer pic.twitter.com/R9emKEPeSD — The Table of Truth (@thetableoftruth) June 8, 2016 Although Clinton’s presumed victory over Bernie Sanders is largely at the hands of black and Latino voters, the hashtag first appeared as a way many young people of color shared their disappointment. Clinton’s historic support of the 1994 crime bill— a policy that many argue harmed communities of color— has damaged her appeal among many minority voters. And Clinton’s effort to shatter the highest glass ceiling doesn’t sway. Women of all colors have pointed out that while they’re excited to see a woman make history, for them, Clinton isn’t necessarily the right woman. I get that this is big for women, or whatever, but did it have to be *that* woman? #GirlIGuessImWithHer pic.twitter.com/agl2nO91cd — Elisia Chung (@KianaBSqueeze) June 8, 2016 I acknowledge and uplift history being made, but it still doesn’t change how I feel. #GirlIGuessImWithHer — Sean A. Watkins (@seanieboyy6) June 8, 2016 #HonesTEA– The #GirlIGuessImWithHer is hitting some of my feelings. As a woman I think she's gonna get a lot done. As a BW, I'm not sure. — Ms. Parker (@lpark1984) June 8, 2016 Some Twitter users have criticized the hashtag to point out that Americans aren’t forced to vote for a mainstream candidate. While the U.S. traditionally has a two-party electoral system, the public is free to explore third party options or write in their candidate of choice. Y'all talking about #GirlIGuessImWithHer like theres no 3rd parties and like there isn't anything outside of voting. pic.twitter.com/v4skicbj5m — A Decolonial Spook (@DecolonialBlack) June 8, 2016 If more of us voted 3rd party, there'll be a better chance of getting a decent president. Never settle like this #GirlIGuessImWithHer — Je m'appelle ashley (@Ashie_Bou) June 8, 2016 #GirlIGuessImWithHer OR you could write in who you really want to win and break the two party system. pic.twitter.com/IEzrr74c8n — ⚫️Maddi⚫️ (@MorbidMaddi) June 8, 2016 Other critics say, while Clinton may not be the perfect candidate, she’s not as terrible as people are making her out to be. https://twitter.com/wunderkind87/status/740613296529645568 @secretpunkass we can't afford a "stance" vote, as a black gay male, I'm terrified of a trump presidency #Girliguessimwithher — Tyson Isaiah (@iAmTysonIsaiah) June 8, 2016 Still, there are some defiant would-be voters who haven’t switched up their tune, vowing to stand by their anyone-but-Hillary stance until the very end. https://twitter.com/jdhall01/status/740621953115901952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/Bernieforny2016/status/740626949815570435 Massive voter suppression & corruption? Constant belittling of Bernie supporters? She can beg for my vote. #GirlIGuessImWithHer — Daniela Velez (@paperbckheroine) June 8, 2016 Whether they’re young people of color disenchanted by her legacy, feminists who just aren’t feeling her, or former Bernie supporters who’ve realized the writing’s on the wall (or any combination of the three), #GirlIGuessImWithHer offers a window into how political support can shift, even reluctantly, from one candidate to another. By — Kenya Downs Kenya Downs Kenya Downs is the digital reporter and producer for PBS NewsHour’s Race Matters and education verticals, creating multimedia content for online and television centered on issues of race and social justice, including exploring the intersection of identity and culture with education reform and policy. Kenya also contributes content related to the Caribbean region for NewsHour's international coverage. She’s previously worked with National Public Radio, Al-Jazeera Media Network and CBS News. Kenya is a graduate of both Howard University and American University and is based in Washington, D.C. @LiveFromKenya
Hillary Clinton secured four more presidential primary victories on Tuesday, making her the presumptive nominee for the Democratic nomination. And now, some former critics are reluctantly jumping on board. Many of those disillusioned by this election cycle are tweeting #GirlIGuessImWithHer to voice their hesitant support. The hashtag, started by Twitter user MadBlackThot, features some of the newest members of Clinton’s flock voicing how, come Election Day, their vote for Clinton won’t be one of enthusiasm. Me leaving my polling place in November #GirlIGuessImWithHer pic.twitter.com/IJTIeNCXuH — hyotline bling ✨ (@Hyotastic) June 8, 2016 https://twitter.com/firmeprincess/status/740598091863101440 Forcing myself to the polls, so Trump won't win. #GirlIGuessImWithHer pic.twitter.com/R9emKEPeSD — The Table of Truth (@thetableoftruth) June 8, 2016 Although Clinton’s presumed victory over Bernie Sanders is largely at the hands of black and Latino voters, the hashtag first appeared as a way many young people of color shared their disappointment. Clinton’s historic support of the 1994 crime bill— a policy that many argue harmed communities of color— has damaged her appeal among many minority voters. And Clinton’s effort to shatter the highest glass ceiling doesn’t sway. Women of all colors have pointed out that while they’re excited to see a woman make history, for them, Clinton isn’t necessarily the right woman. I get that this is big for women, or whatever, but did it have to be *that* woman? #GirlIGuessImWithHer pic.twitter.com/agl2nO91cd — Elisia Chung (@KianaBSqueeze) June 8, 2016 I acknowledge and uplift history being made, but it still doesn’t change how I feel. #GirlIGuessImWithHer — Sean A. Watkins (@seanieboyy6) June 8, 2016 #HonesTEA– The #GirlIGuessImWithHer is hitting some of my feelings. As a woman I think she's gonna get a lot done. As a BW, I'm not sure. — Ms. Parker (@lpark1984) June 8, 2016 Some Twitter users have criticized the hashtag to point out that Americans aren’t forced to vote for a mainstream candidate. While the U.S. traditionally has a two-party electoral system, the public is free to explore third party options or write in their candidate of choice. Y'all talking about #GirlIGuessImWithHer like theres no 3rd parties and like there isn't anything outside of voting. pic.twitter.com/v4skicbj5m — A Decolonial Spook (@DecolonialBlack) June 8, 2016 If more of us voted 3rd party, there'll be a better chance of getting a decent president. Never settle like this #GirlIGuessImWithHer — Je m'appelle ashley (@Ashie_Bou) June 8, 2016 #GirlIGuessImWithHer OR you could write in who you really want to win and break the two party system. pic.twitter.com/IEzrr74c8n — ⚫️Maddi⚫️ (@MorbidMaddi) June 8, 2016 Other critics say, while Clinton may not be the perfect candidate, she’s not as terrible as people are making her out to be. https://twitter.com/wunderkind87/status/740613296529645568 @secretpunkass we can't afford a "stance" vote, as a black gay male, I'm terrified of a trump presidency #Girliguessimwithher — Tyson Isaiah (@iAmTysonIsaiah) June 8, 2016 Still, there are some defiant would-be voters who haven’t switched up their tune, vowing to stand by their anyone-but-Hillary stance until the very end. https://twitter.com/jdhall01/status/740621953115901952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/Bernieforny2016/status/740626949815570435 Massive voter suppression & corruption? Constant belittling of Bernie supporters? She can beg for my vote. #GirlIGuessImWithHer — Daniela Velez (@paperbckheroine) June 8, 2016 Whether they’re young people of color disenchanted by her legacy, feminists who just aren’t feeling her, or former Bernie supporters who’ve realized the writing’s on the wall (or any combination of the three), #GirlIGuessImWithHer offers a window into how political support can shift, even reluctantly, from one candidate to another.