LeBron James Calls Out Kentucky For Blatant Voter Suppression

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LeBron James is getting real with his followers about the intense voter suppression going on throughout the United States.

Politicians in the United States will do anything to get a leg up on the competition when it comes to elections. For decades, voter suppression has been one of those strategies. Typically voter suppression negatively affects black people as polling stations in their communities are shut down. This leads to more travel and longer wait times, which typically leads to frustration and fewer individuals willing to vote. In Kentucky, this is exactly what's happening ahead of Tuesday's primary.

Essentially, Kentucky is going from 3700 polling stations to a measly 200. LeBron James took notice of this on Twitter yesterday and immediately called it out for being "systemic racism and oppression." James' followers were quick to agree, and quite simply, it's hard not to especially since we have seen this move every time there is a new election.

Mitch McConnell is up for re-election and he is one of those figures that many want to see gone. However, with the voter suppression in mind, there is a realistic chance that he could very well get his seat back, which would be a disaster for all of the left-leaning voters out there.

Hopefully, this sort of systemic racism can be done with by the time we get the General Election in November.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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