While Hillary Clinton’s campaign and supporters showed elation and excitement over the her historic win as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, others, particularly black voters, were less enthused on Twitter.
Shortly after Clinton declared victory Tuesday night, Twitter user @MADBLACKTHOT tweeted #GirlIGuessImWithHer, capturing the feeling of reluctant support experienced by many liberal anti-Clinton voters. The hashtag is a riff off of the popular #ImWithHer slogan used by Clinton supporters.
#GirlIGuessImWithHer #WhatElseIsThereToDo pic.twitter.com/MHUVkjrZpe
— @MADBLACKTHOT (@MADBLACKTHOT) June 8, 2016
#GirlIGuessImWithHer quickly began trending, reflecting how some voters feel compelled to support Clinton, particularly when contrasted to her likely Republican rival Donald Trump.
it's either trump or hillary so #GirlIGuessImWithHer im not tryna have hitler be president. pic.twitter.com/MX0cgDIQ1Z
— ️ (@pettyyonceh) June 8, 2016
Earlier in the election season, black activists criticized Clinton for using the term “super predators” in 1996 to describe black violence. She made the comment at the time when referring to efforts by her husband to pass a crime bill, which experts have said had a significant negative impact on the black community. Clinton has since apologized for the characterization. Her husband also had a tense back-in-forth with Black Lives Matter activists during a campaign event on April 7, defending Clinton as one of the protesters held a sign condemning the “super predators” comment.
mood. #GirlIGuessImWithHer pic.twitter.com/76wuOFFq3a
— Alisha Stewart (@AlishaNStewart) June 8, 2016
Me showing up to vote #GirlIGuessImWithHer pic.twitter.com/968cJdtsB6
— T'CHALLA'S BABY MAMA (@GrandeNoir_) June 8, 2016
I'm just loving the hashtag #GirlIGuessImWithHer What a creative way to get thru your stages of grief and move the hell on so Dems can win
— Kim Love (@kimmaytube) June 9, 2016
On the heels of the hashtag’s popularity, user @MADBLACKTHOT quickly issued #GirlIGuessImWithHer t-shirts for those who want to publicize their reluctant support ahead of the general election.
Anna Merod