In the Deep South, as in much of America, race is the strongest predictor of political leanings, and Democrats are more likely than Republicans to share her values. Women are more likely to champion legislation surrounding issues that primarily affect women and children. Thus, if Kimya hedges her bets, the most likely politician to support her needs would be a Black woman Democrat. Her politics—her voting decisions—are governed by who she is, what she has experienced, and how she needs government and society to function. In most ways, for her, identity politics just means common sense.
