Ava DuVernay Warns: Outsized Response Either Way — SkimNews
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- Ava DuVernay told the Airbnb.org Gala last week that the U.S. midterm elections leave the country “in trouble” either way, predicting an “outsized reaction from the administration” whether Democrats prevail or not.
- Associated Press reported on Oct. 30 that more than 43 million Americans had voted early in person or returned mail ballots with two days left before Election Day.
- RealClearPolling put Democrats at 51.4% and Republicans at 43.2% in the latest national congressional ballot average, an 8.2-point Democratic lead; Democrats were widely predicted to regain the House, while Senate races were too tight to call.
- 14th has earned critical acclaim and award-season buzz for examining the 14th Amendment’s establishment of birthright citizenship, due process and equal protection under law.
- Ava DuVernay said people need to understand what citizenship means, how to fight and how to know their rights.
- Ava DuVernay said there is “no lack of material or things to look at or advocate for” when asked about her next documentary, adding that everyone should keep pushing forward.
Why it matters: With more than 43 million Americans already voting two days before Election Day and Democrats leading the national congressional average 51.4% to 43.2%, a Democratic House return was widely expected; DuVernay’s point was that an outsized administration reaction would follow either result.
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