Clinton allies shout ‘sexism’ at Sanders
Clinton allies shout ‘sexism’ at Sanders
ANNIE KARNI
Politico
“I’m stunned that a man like Bernie Sanders, who has clearly committed his life to making the country a better place, would get sucked into this very dangerous rhetoric, which perpetuates sexist and misogynistic stereotypes,” fumed Christine Quinn, the former New York City Council speaker who sits on Clinton’s New York Leadership Council and fundraises for her campaign. “The candidate is supposed to set the tone, set the agenda. If Bernie Sanders does not want to be seen as someone who uses sexist language and perpetuates a dangerous sexist stereotype of strong women, then he should tell his people to stop. And if they don’t stop, he should fire them.”
“The men speaking on behalf of Bernie Sanders should do better,” tweeted Jess McIntosh, communications director for EMILY’s list, a women’s group that is supporting Clinton’s bid. That echoed a statement by EMILY’s List president Stephanie Schriock, who called the commentary “condescending insults by a team who knows better.”
“Having diverse perspectives in your campaign leadership results in better strategy, just like having diverse voices at decision making tables results in better policies," said a Clinton ally who declined to criticize Sanders’ team on the record.
“I found that very difficult,” said Kunin, the first female governor of Vermont and a former Bill Clinton administration appointee who is now serving as a surrogate for Hillary Clinton’s campaign. “Men can shout and Bernie is a very good shouter. But we’re women. Women raise their voices and it’s considered unseemly. We’re still subconsciously seeing women as different – Bernie should just be careful. To accuse a woman of shouting makes her unattractive.”
This is officially a campaign strategy. Mrs. Clinton believes her best option to attack Mr. Sanders is not on the issues, but with frivolous personal attacks. So far Mr. Sanders
has responded very well and kept himself above this nonsense. I hope and expect that to remain to be the case.
There will be
no apology from Mrs. Clinton for this behavior. And that's fine. With the lack of real issues, the dirty tactics,
lying about her record, and all the
dark money, Mrs. Clinton is the perfect opponent for Mr. Sanders in the primaries. It will prepare him for facing the GOP.
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