Kay Ivey hawking ‘real women’ koozies in dig of Bud Light, trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney
Part of Gov. Kay Ivey’s job is as a saleswoman, pitching the state to businesses and attempting to drum up investment in Alabama.
On Tuesday, the governor was selling something else — “real women” koozies featuring her likeness sold on Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ website in response to Bud Light’s sponsoring of trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney that became another front in the conservative culture wars.
“Not everyone is cut out to be a woman. But ladies, we’ve got your back (and your cold beverage)!” Ivey wrote on her campaign Twitter account Tuesday. “Evidently, corporate America needed a reminder of what a real woman is. Help remind them, and order your koozie today!”
Sanders and Ivey are among four Republican female governors featured in the “Real Women” campaign, which Sanders launched Sunday when she tweeted “Real women don’t have to fake it,” and spoofs Bud Light’s “Real Men of Genius” ad campaign:
The koozies featuring the four women are on sale on Sanders’ website for $15 for two.
While not mentioning the company by name, Sanders’ ad seemingly references the controversy surrounding Bud Lite and maker Anheuser-Busch partnering with Mulvaney, a move that led to a boycott and at least two of the drink-makers executives taking leaves of absence.
After the Mulvaney issue errupted, Anheuser-Busch Brendan Whitworth said the company “never intended to be part of a discussion that divides people. We are in the business of bringing people together over a beer.
“I care deeply about this country, this company, our brands and our partners. I spend much of my time traveling across America, listening to and learning from our customers, distributors and others. Moving forward, I will continue to work tirelessly to bring great beers to consumers across our nation,” Whitworth said earlier this month.