I don't think women are expecting Republicans to "stand up for them."
Bit of a double-entendre there by the way.
I think they should defend, stand up whatever for each other no matter what gender they are. I get mad when Rs don’t defend each other against stuff like this. An R man or woman should have spoke up and said that was out of line and they did not believe it was an accident...blah blah... The dims call people out for each other. When someone else says something said is out of line I think it carries more weight with listeners, sends a message of solidarity and strength. Rs just sit there and let themselves and everyone else get ran over and say nothing. What message does that send? I am fed up with it.