Kander Confronts EPIC Push Back Over Chiefs, Chop Change

For more than a decade Jason Kander has been one of the most universally beloved politicos throughout the Kansas City metro. 

After disclosing his struggle with PTSD and dropping out of the 2018 Mayoral election he now serves as the president of national expansion for the Veterans Community Project along with hosting a progressive podcast and delving into national politics on occasion.

Most local progressives continue to turn to him for direction and he continually has to decline desperate requests for a return to office. 

However . . . 

Despite his enduring popularity amongst Democratic Party loyalists, his recent statements regarding the Kansas City Chiefs sparked surprising resistance and scorn from Chiefs fans. 

More accurately . . . 

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS FANS OVERWHELMINGLY REBUKE KANDER'S CONSIDERATION OF NAME CHANGE, STOPPING THE CHOP & REFRAINING FROM NATIVE MOCKERY!!!

Let's take a peek at the conversation for more context . . . 

Here's the X/tweet which sparked football fans turning on Kander . . .

Check the link and notice negative replies COMPLETELY OVERSHADOWING SUPPORT. 

So much so that here's Kander seemingly backing off his bold declaration . . .

We encourage readers to check his socials for the full conversation.

Kander keeps his cool as he notes that he has "received lots of mean, obscene trollish replies the past 24 hours."

Finally . . . 

It's fair to quote his latest tweet and note that he seems to be retreating as he offers this compromise.

Now, here's the point of referencing these quotes from a leading local centrist leader. 

Even beloved Kansas City politicos confront EPIC resistance to changing the "Chiefs" moniker or supporting the crusade to "Stop The Chop" and show more respect to Native American advocacy against mascot mockery. 

As name-change supporters continue their struggle for change, it important to acknowledge overwhelming resistance and deeply held adherence to controversial local traditions.

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