Beyoncé’s Imagined Presidential Platforms
Political Beliefs
To the left, to the left.
Thoughts on Current Administration
Boy, bye.
Economy
The best revenge is your paper.
Plastic Product Ban
I woke up like this: ***strawless.
Gun Control
More effective bills, bills, bills.
Equal Pay
I dream it. I work hard. I grind ’til I’m paid the same amount as men.
Planned Parenthood Funding
I don’t think you’re ready for this belly.
Campaign Finance Reform
Of course sometimes shit goes down when there’s a billion (corporate) dollars on the elevator.
Cyber Bullying
I’m not gonna diss you on the internet––’cause my mama taught me better than that.
Border Wall
Driver, roll down the partition please.
Representation
Who run the world? Too many old white guys.
Wall Street Regulations
Trade responsibly or: Dow down, bitches.
Healthcare
I sneezed on the beat and the beat got sicker. And that beat deserves universal healthcare.
LQBTQ
“Who you make love to––and take that ass to Red Lobster––is your human right.”
Vaccinations
What’s worse: Looking infected or crazy? Infected or crazy?
Education
OK, ladies, now let’s get information.
Terrorism
Twirl on them haters.
Mental Health
Watch it while he check up on it.
Climate Change
World stop. [Pass the Green New Deal.] Carry on.
Raising the Minimum Wage
Partner, let me, let me upgrade u.
Student Loans
I came to SLAYYY––interest rates.
Marijuana Legalization
I got legal weed in my bag swag.
Public Transportation
I ain’t thinkin’ ‘bout you. Sorry. (I ain’t sorry.)
Electoral College
You know you that bitch when you cause all that conversation.
Universal Preschool
Better call Becky with the good childcare.
Free Birth Control
Put a Nuva Ring on it.
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Sara K. Runnels is a writer and recovering New Yorker living in Seattle, WA. Her work has appeared in Tinder messages, Gmail inboxes, group texts, Instagram captions, several spec scripts her mom thinks are GREAT, McSweeney’s and The New Yorker. (She’s also a seasoned copywriter and Beyoncé’s best friend.) She tweets with mild abandon @omgskr.