Another Swiftie Bites The Dust
Arturo Zaldívar resigns from the Supreme Court
Back in July, I wrote about Mexican Supreme Court Justice Arturo Zaldívar's very public obsession with Taylor Swift. On Tuesday (November 7, 2023), Zaldívar resigned from his position on the Supreme Court. But not in order to devote more time to standing in line to buy Taylor Swift concert tickets. Instead, Zaldívar resigned from his 14-year position a year shy of his term ending in order to join Claudia Sheinbaum's campaign team as Sheinbaum pursues her candidacy to be the next President of Mexico (I've previously written about Sheinbaum here, here, and here).
"I think she is an educated, intelligent, committed and sensitive woman, who I have no doubt will be a great president of Mexico", Zaldívar said of Sheinbaum. Zaldívar stated that he will not seek public office again, desiring instead to focus on what he calls a "political-social project" to serve those who "have the least and need the most". Zaldívar sees in Sheinbaum a leader who shares his values and intentions to help make Mexico a better place for those who have been less served economically and socially by Mexico's ruling class.
Claudia Sheinbaum's leading opponent - Xóchitl Gálvez (who I've written about here) - has meanwhile characterized Zaldívar's joining up with Sheinbaum as a publicity stunt, something meant to enhance Sheinbaum's image and make her appear more relevant. Gálvez jokingly states that Sheinbaum had to bring a "TikToker" from the Supreme Court onto her team in order to make herself look more charismatic.
To my eyes, Mexico's 2024 Presidential election stands in stark contrast to that of the United States. Whereas the election in the U.S. is so far a depressing circus of inept and/or sociopathic men chomping at the bit to see who can do the most damage to the most people, Mexico's election season is actually kind of optimistic, engaging and fun.
Well, I'm glad to hear that these two are teaming up. From what I know I'd have to agree that Sheinbaum will be a great president. And I'd also agree with your assessment Mike that there's a sharp contrast between what's happening in Mexico and what's happening in the Unites States. I won't get into except to note that even a convicted felon is okay with the party that shall not be named, according to the head of the party that shall not be named, which really shows how deep they've gone into the drainpipe to sniff the excrement they call perfume.
Sounds refreshing to choose between two worthy candidates! I was born in Michigan, USA and now live in Puerto Rico, a US territory, and I am not allowed to vote in our presidential election because I live here. If I lived in another country, say Australia, I could still vote as a US citizen, but not here. It's a great example of taxation (we pay USA Federal taxes) without representation (we don't have a congressmember or senators who can vote) and it gladdens my heart to hear that Mexico is doing better!! Thank you for the cheering news!!