I agree with this sentiment privately, but publicly mocking Abbott as “wheels” undermines our side because it comes across as cruel to all the stupid people who only have a surface level understanding of politics.
Abbott’s disability needs to be embraced by his opponents as a major stepping stone for how DEI has helped shaped his career and his political success. It is literally the pathway he takes to his office. Handicapped parking, wheelchair ramps, accessible bathrooms and hotel rooms are ubiquitous to our daily lives. It’s an opportunity to plant a seed where the Republicans haven’t already crafted a narrative.
Nothing could torpedo a career faster than being put on a pedestal by Democrats by becoming the living embodiment of the I in DEI. Dems just have to praise the success of the ADA in allowing for a man like Abbott to be included and able to roll up to the Capitol all on his own and become the Governor of Texas. Even though this is all completely bullshit, voters eat shit like this up the way they do with Ivermectin.