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Mina Kimes Broke ESPN’s Political Policy And Is Getting Away With It

Trey Daubert / NFL / August 16, 2024

Mina Kimes Broke ESPN’s Political Policy And Is Getting Away With It

Once upon a time, Sage Steele was fired / suspended / parted ways with ESPN for violating an imaginary politics policy that the network has. Sam Ponder has now been let go and the rumor is her stance on transgender sports may have been a factor in the decision. It appears that if Mina Kimes violates the same policy, she is above the rules.

Kimes commented on potential VP Tim Walz and it was borderline weird regardless of which side you vote for.

.@minakimes on Tim Walz’s coaching career:

"There's something, to me, really important about seeing someone like this modeling a different kind of masculinity. We're kind of seeing it in the NFL with the Kelce's, and Dan Campbell — this idea that 'big, tough football guy' isn't… pic.twitter.com/n3Lt8oU7zy
— Pablo Torre Finds Out (@pablofindsout) August 9, 2024

“There’s something, to me, really important about seeing someone like this modeling a different kind of masculinity,” Kimes said of Walz.

“We’re kind of seeing it in the NFL with the Kelces, and Dan Campbell — this idea that ‘big, tough football guy’ isn’t separate from showing emotion and empathy. This man, the year he was a football coach, led the gay–straight alliance at the high school. That’s really powerful in a way that goes far beyond politics.”

I have questions…

A: Does Kimes actually make her political decisions based on a political candidate magically appearing to be like a football coach?

B: What makes Kimes above the rules? ESPN clearly has favorites. I’m just not sure why Kimes is one of them.

C: This one isn’t really a question but Michele Tafoya went IN. Girl fight!

I am sincerely embarrassed for @minakimes. And how pathetic that her kind of “masculinity” means more than the candidate’s record, which is abysmal. Sincerely, A Minnesotan https://t.co/f5Y7iKhnzE
— Michele Tafoya (@Michele_Tafoya) August 15, 2024

Why Does Dave Portnoy Continue To Attack Mina Kimes?

Side note to close things out. If you’re on the side that Mina Kimes sucks, just remember I tried to tell you that was the case YEARS ago.

Kimes has no talent and you’re lying to yourself if you think she brings anyone to the table. Anyone who mocked the Bills for drafting Josh Allen isn’t smart. Trey would never.