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In reply to the discussion: I didn't vote for a woman in 2016 [View all]Guppy
(444 posts)8. I agree with you
I made the argument that Beto has the "it" factor and that his fundraising and excitement gives us the best chance to win. What we see on this website is "We have to have diversity and almost a its our turn mantra. This will play exactly into republican hands.
If we look like we only care about gender and racial politics it will turn off a lot of people. If we look like we are choosing the best candiadte. Look at the comments that if we put up 2 white males then we will lose or we won't have our own women won't come out and support the ticket. That is a temper tantrum.
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"I just think it's odd to think someone can't do something based on what's between their legs."
Squinch
Dec 2018
#66
I'll vote for the best, but if all else is equal I will vote for the woman. n/t
Chemisse
Dec 2018
#52
For me, choosing from the list of Democratic possibilities being floated, all else IS equal.
Squinch
Dec 2018
#89
Why would I need to analyze Sarah Silverman's actions? I didn't answer the question
Squinch
Dec 2018
#93
Been where you're at and it is exasperating, isn't it? I think some folks consider
Atticus
Dec 2018
#101
I too would like to see a female president... but your stated policy borders on sexism
FBaggins
Dec 2018
#53
Additional, yes but that does not mean that - in total - they would beat all white males
karynnj
Dec 2018
#27
Your "wall of white penises" comment is not to far off...maybe it's time to try something different
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#85
So do I. But if the primary is between a Democratic man and a Democratic woman,
Squinch
Dec 2018
#86
I vote for what's between their legs and the hue of their skin. Every time. nt
MadDAsHell
Dec 2018
#102