I concerned that Palin’s selection as VP could throw a wrench in this election season for the wrong reasons. Hillary supporters are rightfully angry that sexism played a factor in Obama eeking by Hillary to garner the Democratic nomination. Shakesville maintained an active Sexism Watch
With Palin named to the VP ticket, will media and Americans be hyper aware of any sexism. Will legitimate attacks (and there will be plenty) on Palin’s credentials have the appearance of another sexist attack on a leading female candidate? Could that mis/perceived sexism between candidates on the trail sway some voters to vote for Palin, not because they agree with her policies, but in some sort of twisted solidarity move?
In an ironic twist, will Democrats have to play with kid gloves, which is entirely sexist, to avoid being called sexist?
Shakesville long documented the patent sexism while Hillary campaigned, now they’ve begun one for Palin.
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All of the questions you ask (and variations) are why she was selected. It will be difficult for the dems to attack without displaying patent hypocrisy. PArticularly the lack of experience which plagues Obama. Genius!
Rob,
it seems like the media is doing a pretty good job at it themselves. Even Fox news thinks she’s a bad choice.
NOW and NARAL have posted statements against her nomination and what she represents.
I’m mostly reading about women being offended by McCain’s choice, so I think it’s very possible the risk he took is not going to go his way.
Fortunately.
Rob, I think the real impact of this choice is that the GOP can no longer go after Obama as inexperienced and unqualified. That was the biggest weakness Obama had in finishing the sale (oh, yikes, marketing lingo!) with the American public, and now with this, it’s off the table. The Republicans can’t attack Obama about experience without looking hypocritical, and that was their most effective line of attack!