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Former Hillary (Now McCain) Supporters Say New Obama Ad Featuring Palin Winking Is Sexist
October 29, 2008 8:10 PM
They don't like the new Obama ad, these women.
Feminist quotes courtesy of the McCain campaign.
Shelly Mandell, president of Los Angeles chapter of the National Organization for Women: "I am outraged by the new ad put out by Barack Obama. It is sexist and demeaning to women. These tactics started with Hillary Clinton and continue, growing even more disgusting with Gov. Palin. I was a Hillstar for Hillary and an avid supporter. Trashing two women clearly in a sexist manner in one election is an outrage and must be identified and stopped. There must be consequences. Let female Obama supporters take a good look at this and still believe their candidate supports women's rights and women's dignity."
Prameela Bartholomeusz, DNC Platform Committee Member: "I am once again stunned at the personal and sexist attacks by the Obama campaign against Gov. Palin. This latest ad is sexist and offensive. The Gov. of Alaska has been managing and balancing a budget of $10 billion; I think she knows a bit about economics. Sen. Obama never spoke up against sexism during the primary season, and is not speaking out against misogyny during this phase of the election season -- he is contributing to it. I have no confidence that Sen. Obama will fight for women's issues if elected. This sets women back decades."
Stephanie Bressler, Ph.D, Hillary Clinton supporter, University of Scranton women and politics professor: "It's a sexist example of reducing a woman to an object - a wink - and denying her a voice. Her lips are actually moving, but she's not allowed to be heard."
Amy Siskind, ambassador for Hillary: "When Senator Hillary Clinton was demeaned and degraded during the Presidential Primary, many of us of, myself included, vowed 'never again'. The treatment of Governor Palin by both the main stream media, and now the Obama Campaign, shows that the misogyny fest is alive and well in our country. There has been a complete and utter smear job of our fellow citizen, Sarah Palin, who is only trying to serve her country."
- jpt
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Enough is enough. Democrat voting, no more.
McCain-Palin all the way.
PUMA 2008!
Posted by: knowledgeforreal | Oct 30, 2008 6:11:48 PM
Take this to the bank.
You PUMA's might not have forgotten the primary....well neither have we.
We're waiting for you to try it again. We beat you once and we'll beat you as many times as it takes.
Posted by: Mystic55 | Oct 30, 2008 5:41:10 PM
A womens' organization The New Agenda is calling the Obama campaign out on their ad. Article: With his new ad, Obama slides into the sexism pool—head first.
Obama is a gift that just keeps giving. Female votes to McCain.
Posted by: vici | Oct 30, 2008 5:39:24 PM
Go Hillary 2012!!!
I guess we'll suffer with McCain for the next 4 years.
Posted by: Dave G. | Oct 30, 2008 5:19:05 PM
Good Grief.
Why does Obama have to stoop so low as to do sexist ads?
Guess his campaign will do anything to win, even put down a self-made female Governor.
No Way, No How, NoBama. (Yep, Hillary was a better Candidate.)
Let it Rain McCain!!!!
Posted by: ClearMtnAir | Oct 30, 2008 5:10:35 PM
I thought he just called her Sweetie
Posted by: bammer | Oct 30, 2008 4:42:26 PM
Sarah can wink when ever she wishes. I have no doubt she does not consider it sexest to use her wink in an add. She is actually the best qualified candidate of the four. She's been the chief executative in a large government....and got things done! Get over it.
Posted by: Ken the Dentist | Oct 30, 2008 4:00:59 PM
More dems than you ever imagined will vote against Obama!
Posted by: kat in your hat PUMA | Oct 30, 2008 3:58:55 PM
I've come to the conclusion that Obama, like so many men, has no idea what a sexist he is.
Posted by: Lena | Oct 30, 2008 3:57:21 PM
I'm so sick and tired of Obama and his woman-bashing supporters.
I supported Hillary, now I will be voting McCain.
Posted by: kat in you hat PUMA | Oct 30, 2008 3:56:32 PM
what's wrong with her winking on a nationally televised debate??? Come on RC, the ex-republican voting for Obama... are you just so blinded by the lightbulbs surrounding Obama that you like to take part in the hatred of Sarah Palin? This woman has been in the spotlight for two months and the media has consistently bashed her. What does she do? She turns her head to the ugliness and ignores it. It takes a small person to bash someone like Palin. No wonder they are all Obama supporters.
Posted by: Pkel | Oct 30, 2008 3:48:18 PM
Bud:
I'm assuming you are copy/pasting that list to somehow show how wrong my statements were. I don't get how showing me a bunch of quotes from people I have no real interest in will do that, but just for fun:
First, Chuck Hagel, not exactly the biggest supporter of Republican issues, even if he calls himself one. Also not a particularly bright man on occasion. I'm pretty sure you like him because he's against the war.
Second, Chris DePino... yeah, who? Wait, you mean someone somewhere could possibly not think she's qualified enough even though they are a Republican! Who'da thunk it. (No one seems the least bit concerned about a man running for president that has equally "no experience", but hey, he's a man and a Democrat.)
Third, Ridge was talking about political positioning and not experience, personality, or qualification. He knows that if his name were on the ticket PA will fall the Republicans' way because they would knee-jerk vote for the "hometown" man just like AZ does for McCain, IL for Obama, and DE for Biden. PA has a lot more electoral power than AK so Ridge figures it would help.
So what do all of those have to do with people going after Palin the way they are? Biden has made just as many gaffes (if not more.) Obama is equally as bad on the experience scale (worse since he's running for president.) And nearly everyone here on this message board are representing themselves in a way Andrew Jackson would find revolting. You've made no point against it except a few Republicans didn't think she was the best choice. Oh no!
Posted by: ceegh | Oct 30, 2008 3:38:19 PM
HILLARY HAD MORE CLASS, JUDGMENT AND KNOWLEDGE THAN OBAMA, BIDEN AND MCCAIN EVER HOPE TO LAY CLAIM TO.
OBAMA'S PERFECTED THE INFAMOUS TACTIC THAT HAS BECOME HIS TRADEMARK AND LEGACY FOR WOMEN WHO CAN SEE BEYOND HIS ANOREXIC RESUME:
"CAMOUFLAGED MISOGYNY"
--the Obama trademark
Posted by: stephanie | Oct 30, 2008 3:37:21 PM
Obama should apologize for his continuing sexism. He's been dishing it out to HIllary throughout the year and his campaign has perfected the "Camouflaged Misogyny Awards"
Shame on Him!
Posted by: stephanie | Oct 30, 2008 3:31:49 PM
Why is it Obama is so uncomfortable with women? He said in his book that he harbors a deep resentment of his female parent's race. Obviously, Michele shares this resentment. And these two are getting ready for prime time? The camouflaged sexist pair of the century. She frightens me!
Posted by: stephanie | Oct 30, 2008 3:30:34 PM
No more Bush terms! But an Obama presidency assures women of one thing:
Bush-lite, ladies!
And get ready to march down the end of the trolley! You'll get over it!
Posted by: judi | Oct 30, 2008 3:28:42 PM
Come on, now. The Obama supporters and his campaign has been sexist throughout the primaries and we've seen the treatment Hillary got from them. Camouflaged misogyny is what this anorexic resume holder from Chicago is proud to have!
Posted by: memi | Oct 30, 2008 3:27:10 PM
Why is the Obama campaign STILL using sexist ads! Didn't they educate themselves from the Hillary-bashing days that it won't pay to degrade women candidates in such hateful fashion. RAcism is off limits, but sexism is accepted and promoted!
Posted by: memi | Oct 30, 2008 3:19:35 PM
There is no doubt that the Obama ad is clearly misogynist and so sexist as to demand an apology, which it will not get. The Obama campaign has used the same ignominious woman hatred tactics to throw off the stage another more capable, stronger and qualified presidential candidate who was ridiculed and treated in a despicable manner by the Obama campaign's sexist message!
Posted by: mary | Oct 30, 2008 3:17:36 PM
Obama is wonderful. He's the best we have. What a pro-woman, absolutely superb president his highness would make. I can't wait! Oh please, elect Sen. Obama, people! He's the beacon of Hope and Light and Change we humble women have been waiting for. \\
Thank you God for sending Him to us! We're eternally grateful. WE love Obama!
Thank you abc
Posted by: mary | Oct 30, 2008 3:03:18 PM
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