Elton John: Sexism to blame for Clinton's lag in polls

Newsday.com ^ | 10 Apr 08 | Glenn Thrush

[seanmerc]

A bitter Sir Elton John thinks America's sexism may be sinking his friend Hillary Rodham Clinton.

John, a knighted British subject, said that gender discrimination is behind Clinton's problems in the polls as he addressed 5,000 Clinton supporters at Radio City Musical Hall last night in an event that raised $2.5 million for the cash-strapped campaign.

"I never cease to be amazed by the misogynistic attitudes of some people in this country," said John, wearing a spangled black evening coat over a vermilion silk shirt. "I say to hell with them. ... I love you, Hillary, I'll always be there for you."

John's comments echo the former first lady's remarks to National Public Radio Tuesday, when she said there was "a double standard" in media coverage of the race.

Minutes before Elton John took the stage, Bill Clinton struck an equally defiant tone, chiding TV commentators who are counting out his wife because she trails Barack Obama in delegates and the popular vote.

[Slapshot68]

Sorry Sir Elton, she’s losing because she’s a pathologically lying harpy.

[fso301]

One queen commenting on another

[KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle]

Hillary... or Elton? YOU MAKE THE CALL -- !!!

[Just mythoughts]

Must be a liberal brain disorder to be so obsessed with sexism around every corner....

[nmh]

So the fagot is making up excuses for Hitlery?

The fact is that is has nothing to do with “sexism”.

It has everything to do with not being the right person for the job. Margaret Thatcher, Condi Rice and others have blasted through the “glass ceiling” because they were COMPETENT and BRIGHT. Hitlery lacks both those attributes.

[tennteacher]

The Democrats have effectively painted themselves into a corner:
Sexist if you vote for Obama.
Racist if you vote for Clinton.

Slippery slope.

[gathersnomoss]

Write the music, and Shut Up!

[Puppage]

"I never cease to be amazed by the misogynistic attitudes of some people in this country," said John

Hey, Elton. Don't say anything unless Bernie Taupin writes it.

[Paco]

He’s obviously talking about Bill...he’s the only misogynist in the Clinton family...

[DCPatriot]

That's right Elton.....IT'S ALL ABOUT SEX!

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[caver]

“John, a knighted British subject, said that gender discrimination”

How would he know? He doesn’t even know which gender he is.

[Victor]

Great musician; one screwed up human being.

[BJungNan]

mi·sog·y·ny [mi-soj-uh-nee, mahy-]
–noun
hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women.

Putting this in context, what exactly is Elton John’s point?

[gov_bean_ counter]

My advice to Elton.

Get back Honky Cat...

[TimeLord]

This is CLASSIC liberal hypocrisy. Back when Margaret Thatcher first came to power in 1979, and for the next decade, commie liberal scum like Elton John and others RIPPED her up, down, left, and center. Was it because they were sexists? No, it was because they opposed her ideologically. Typical liberal hypocrisy.

[KosmicKitty]

Well, I sure am glad that’s settled then!

[KarlInOhio]

It's sexist to vote for Obama and racist to vote for Hillary. The only way to solve this is to vote for a non-white woman - Michelle Malkin in 2008!

[Izzy Dunne]

It's Sexism!
           It's Racism!
It's Sexism, you fascist pig!
           It's Racism, you insensitive clod!
No, It's Sexism, you ignorant dolt!
           No, It's Racism, you idiotic poltroon!

[KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle]

Looks like “The Bitch Is Back.” ;)