A feminist's argument for McCain's VP

SF Chronicle ^ | Tammy Bruce

[Chet 99]

In the shadow of the blatant and truly stunning sexism launched against the Hillary Rodham Clinton presidential campaign, and as a pro-choice feminist, I wasn't the only one thrilled to hear Republican John McCain announce Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. For the GOP, she bridges for conservatives and independents what I term "the enthusiasm gap" for the ticket. For Democrats, she offers something even more compelling - a chance to vote for a someone who is her own woman, and who represents a party that, while we don't agree on all the issues, at least respects women enough to take them seriously.

Whether we have a D, R or an "i for independent" after our names, women share a different life experience from men, and we bring that difference to the choices we make and the decisions we come to. Having a woman in the White House, and not as The Spouse, is a change whose time has come, despite the fact that some Democratic Party leaders have decided otherwise. But with the Palin nomination, maybe they'll realize it's not up to them any longer.

[curth]

She’s my favorite lesbian too. She’s got it all right about Sarah.

Tammy , if you’re out there, my offer to participate in a conversion attempt still stands.

[hout8475]

I love her also. She admits that she is still pro-choice, but much more tolerant of pro-lifers than she was when she headed up the L.A. NAGs. Also, even though she is a lesbian, she is against gay marriage and very strongly opposes the radical gay activists. She first supported Rudy, then Romney, and finally switched to McCain when he got the nomination.

[comps4spice]

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