Her past matters, of course, just like all of our pasts matter to who we are today. But let’s not forget another very important aspect of Rose’s life…she’s a mother of young children. A lot changes when you bring children into the world, including your politics. The world looks a lot different when you’re tasked with keeping the most important person on earth alive and thriving. The Amber Rose I saw on that stage was not some fake celebrity looking for easy attention. I saw a woman who became a mother and started growing up.

That’s a story as old as time. I don’t know why so many Republicans seem to have a hard time believing it.

The GOP has ignored atypical voters for far too long, and it has cost us dearly. It may well cost us our country. They absolutely should be making concerted efforts to reach those voters. We need them more than ever.