Is Bachmann just the latest in line of women who have been dismissed just because of sex? Yeah, I know, you can attack some of her policy positions, etc.. but you can for male candidates as well. NO ONE is kookier than Ron Paul! He's a loon. Yet, he gets 22%? Proves that 22% of Iowans are also loony tunes.
In 2008 Hillary had a better resume' (still does) than obummer, and yet, after she cried in New Hampshire...remember that episode....her campaign began to wilt. Some voters openly, and others subconsciously, began to question if Hillary could handle being prez. I think they were really questioning if a woman could.
Then, all the stupid, ridiculous attacks on Sarah Palin. Most of them unfounded, uncalled-for, and simply wrong.....yet! Well, she's a woman, so it's justifiable, right?
This is just an observation.
The media treats women differently than male candidates. Oh, and BTW, this is NOT simply a case of men bashing women, according to one pundit, I remember a survey of only women, that showed nearly 40% think a woman shouldn't be president. That would probably be closer to 70% among men. If 4/10 women think a woman can't be prez, then that is probably why one hasn't ever gotten even a party nomination.
As for this year's race, I still like Newt. He has to make a good showing in NH and win SC, and probably at least come in 2nd in Fla, or his run is over.
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