She Never Had a Chance

Donald Trump’s victory lays bare the troubling-to-the-max truth that Vice President Kamala Harris never had a realistic shot to become the next president, that millions upon millions of Americans had predetermined to vote, at all costs, on behalf of white power/supremacy. That it mattered little-to-not-one-motherf***king-iota how much the vice president’s backstory affirmed the so-called American dream, nor how excellent or qualified or experienced she was, nor the fact that she has a clean criminal record and no bankruptcies. Her landslide loss made plain the truth that there was no policy she could propose to persuade a majority of white people, that it didn’t matter how much she preached about unity and peace and hope, that it mattered none the number of times she flashed her bright smile or how charismatic she was on SNL, that I was naïve as f**k to think any of that would have ever been enough. [View in Browser]( [Esquire]( [SHOP]( EXCLUSIVE [SUBSCRIBE]( [She Never Had a Chance]( [She Never Had a Chance]( Donald Trump’s victory lays bare the troubling-to-the-max truth that Vice President Kamala Harris never had a realistic shot to become the next president, that millions upon millions of Americans had predetermined to vote, at all costs, on behalf of white power/supremacy. That it mattered little-to-not-one-motherf***king-iota how much the vice president’s backstory affirmed the so-called American dream, nor how excellent or qualified or experienced she was, nor the fact that she has a clean criminal record and no bankruptcies. Her landslide loss made plain the truth that there was no policy she could propose to persuade a majority of white people, that it didn’t matter how much she preached about unity and peace and hope, that it mattered none the number of times she flashed her bright smile or how charismatic she was on SNL, that I was naïve as f**k to think any of that would have ever been enough. [Read More](     [25 Extraordinary Books You Can Read in One Sitting]( [25 Extraordinary Books You Can Read in One Sitting]( From the blisteringly contemporary to the classic, the lighthearted to the weighty, here are our favorite short novels to get lost in. [Read More]( [How to Buy Genuinely Great Dress Shoes for Less Than $400]( [How to Buy Genuinely Great Dress Shoes for Less Than $400]( Quality comes with a price. But you don't need to break the bank to find impressive footwear these days. [Read More]( [Is the Puffy Mattress Worth It?]( [Is the Puffy Mattress Worth It?]( I’ve slept on more mattresses than any one person should. For nearly a decade, it's been my job to trial new models and write about them. Throughout my career I learned what I like and what I don’t. My preferences are soft and fluffy, which was the dream for me. Then I moved in with my partner who likes firm mattresses. Instead of ending our relationship, I suggested we throw out his old rock and start testing some more mattresses “for work.” We sampled a couple of choices that made us happy for a short period of time, but nothing equally satisfied us. Seven months ago I switched us to the Puffy Monarch mattress. [Read More](   [The 11 Best Smoky Whiskeys to Drink Now]( [The 11 Best Smoky Whiskeys to Drink Now]( Whether you prefer something lightly peated or a drink that punches you in the face. [Read More]( [The Disclaimer* Finale Is Indisputable Television Greatness]( [The Disclaimer* Finale Is Indisputable Television Greatness]( The ending of the Apple TV+ series sees Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, and Alfonso Cuarón deliver career efforts. [Read More](     [Five Fits With: Rapper and Menswear Aficionado Goya Gumbani]( [Five Fits With: Rapper and Menswear Aficionado Goya Gumbani]( Goya’s music is cerebral, organic, and smooth. He’s got a look to match, rooted in menswear that blends modernity with trad and ivy influences. He’s modeled for Drake’s, Drôle de Monsieur, and Gant. He’s also perpetually working on music, ready whenever inspiration strikes. I was really taken by his style and sound, and I think you will be, too. We talked over chai lattes in Lower Manhattan to discuss his musical journey, the artists who shape his sound, transatlantic style differences, and more. [Read More](   [Esquire The Handbook of Men's Style]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo]( Follow Us [Visit Esquire on Facebook]( [Visit Esquire on X formerly Twitter]( [Visit Esquire on Instagram]( [Visit Esquire on YouTube]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice]( | [CA Notice at Collection]( Esquire is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779