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I think her chance was 2016. I think Jeb's shot was 2012 and Hillary's was 2004. The reality is that you need to seize the moment because the world will not wait til you are completely ready.
That said- I think being a Democrat from Massachusetts or Republican from Alabama will always proceed the actual candidate- preconceptions are built in. She's also very intelligent but has a sort of professorial bearing that does not play well in big events. She would be a better candidate than Kerry or Clinton (and probably Gore) but I'm not sure she's the best match up for Trump.
When one considers the two major sects of Christian religion in the USA believe woman can teach but not preach, she's not wrong. It is part of who Catholics and Southern Baptists are. Women cannot be leaders in their church.
You are right, I guess "unlikeable" is only important when it comes to women. If a man is unlikeable, that makes him strong and assertive.
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No, it just makes him unlikeable.
Exactly. Just like Ted Cruz is unlikeable. Or creepy. Whatever.
Today's feminists need to get past this idiotic idea that anything negative someone says about them is because of their gender. Applies to other SJW constructs as well.
You are really making a mountain of a freaking molehill here...you know that right?
No, he isn't.
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So you supported a slimy creature who said he would drain the swamp? Why would he endanger his own habitat? lol
Whereas Warren actually has done good for the average American and will likely do much more so your gripe is such a nothing burger in the scheme of things.
That poster you were replying to is a Trump supporting Republican, but there are plenty of people who can't stand Warren who aren't Trump supporters, nor even Republicans.
I was just talking about this problem with someone last week. You know how this works, right? Men are "confident," but women are "pushy." Men are "assertive," but women are "bitchy." Men are "knowledgeable," but women are "opinionated.
Hm, there aren't any really powerful women among Republicans, are there? Elizabeth Dole was an anomaly, for instance.
She wasn't THAT powerful. She still acted like the "little woman" and pulled the Scarlett O'Hara card to try to make herself seem charming to the men around her.
I was just talking about this problem with someone last week. You know how this works, right? Men are "confident," but women are "pushy." Men are "assertive," but women are "bitchy." Men are "knowledgeable," but women are "opinionated.
Hm, there aren't any really powerful women among Republicans, are there? Elizabeth Dole was an anomaly, for instance.
Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Susan Collins (R-ME), U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao.
In the recent past (or also 'Elizabeth Dole era past), Nikki Haley and Condoleezza Rice.
And that we don’t like powerful women or something. Of course Dems eat this up and it will help her in the fundraising. Nothing but good news for Republicans though as it already looks like they are making the same
Mistake they did with Hillary
I listened to an NPR feminist trying to peddle this absurd notion as well. She asked " when have you ever heard of a male candidate being called unlikable?"
Obviously someone like Ted Cruz came to mind, and also (D) nominees like Al Gore & Michael Dukakis.
As much as women want to be equal to and treated like men, they still come up with the emotion based excuses that are not only inaccurate, but expose their own self doubts and shortcomings.
Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Susan Collins (R-ME), U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao.
In the recent past (or also 'Elizabeth Dole era past), Nikki Haley and Condoleezza Rice.
Susan Collins is not powerful. She simply receives attention because she constantly goes on talk shows in opposition to Republican policies before voting for them in the end. Olympia Snowe who was a female Senator from Maine for three terms concurrent with Collins was much more of a heavy lifter..
Chao has her her job because she is married to McConnell- and before anyone claims that bias against an R woman, I felt the same way about Clinton.
Ernst is a great narrative but has not shown much heft. And Haley was once my governor but is a bit of a do nothing camera hog.
I think Rice was truly powerful. She was a great role model for women and men in the way she owned her positions and spoke from strength as opposed to emotion or pandering.
Of the current female R Senators I would peg Moore Capito who could best handle higher positions. In the House I think Cheney is elbowing her way to the top- she is not my cup of tea but she certainly has no problem assuming/using power.
She's a fraud and downright silly; why doesn't she start wearing a clown suit to her Senate office---perfect fit.
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