My guess is most people under 40 have not heard that phrase.
I personally don’t care that she used it. Not really a big deal. I wish her side could be more blase about our ‘transgressions’ and Dog Whistles, be they real, imaginary or greatly exaggerated.
Never heard of it.
I actually watched a video of this. And not taking up for Hillary or DeBlasio but I don’t think they meant it as colored people time. I think it was written as cautious politician. Hillary’s comeback was too fast and questioning.
Of course it wouldn’t bother me a bit if both were ruined by it anyway. hehe