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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWould a woman as obese as Chris Christie have gotten as far in politics?
I can't think of a woman politician at such an unhealthy weight who would be seriously discussed as a presidential prospect.
There's some kind of point in there about superficiality or a double standard.
jwirr
(39,215 posts)about health issues. If Christie were to run health should be one of the issues. However, rethugs do not seem to be very concerned about health unless it is the health of a Democrat.
yeoman6987
(14,449 posts)He will not get the Republican nomination so this really is just speculation at this point. Most Republicans don't think he is to the right enough....The Republican party has moved so right that it practically can't move much more to the right so their is nothing left to move right too.
nolabear
(41,959 posts)The whole thing will degenerate into "what is she keeping from us?" faster than you can say "bullshit!"
Whisp
(24,096 posts)DU is a bit sensitive when we talk about Christie Girth Certificate, but if it were a woman of that size - it would be allowed more frequently with a lot more giggles.
lostincalifornia
(3,639 posts)Cleita
(75,480 posts)have made it either, especially as a Republican.
libdem4life
(13,877 posts)laundry_queen
(8,646 posts)It's far more accepted in a male than a female. There is a double standard, no doubt.
SamKnause
(13,101 posts)Wounded Bear
(58,647 posts)A woman of his size wouldn't have a chance because of appearance issues.
Sucks, but true.
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)it. Oh, you mean had an obese woman TRIED, would she.....
American women know better than to try.
brer cat
(24,560 posts)women are fat.