He’s a physician in our department. I’m a nurse anesthetist so he is sort of above me. The thing is, if I don’t give him an answer, I’ll never hear the end of it. He’ll take it as me conceding defeat. He’s a pain in the ass.
hand him a pocket constitution and have him point to the place where the federal government is supposed to regulate how much anyone pays anyone for anything, even labor.
If he can’t or won’t ask him what his problem with the constitution is.
Really, really sorry to hear that. Have you considered moving?
My advice is the same, with one modification.
Put him on notice that you are no longer discussing politics with him, because it's detrimental to your professional relationship.
If he persists, file a complaint.
You don't have to suffer through any kind of harassment.
Howard Dean is your boss? My condolences.
What do you care if he doesn’t let you forget it? Don’t give him any answers. Document what he says and does. Try to make sure the exchanges are by email. Keep his emails. Encourage him to go on and on about it, for weeks and months. A little clever, subtle baiting is in order. If he speaks to you, make sure there are witnesses. You might even get yourself a little pocket tape recorder, because “he has been harassing you.” You feel like he is harassing you “because you are a woman.” They sell pretty good little recorders for $20 at Target. You are a victim. You have an HR complaint and a lawsuit.