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In reply to the discussion: I didn't vote for a woman in 2016 [View all]LiberalLovinLug
(14,216 posts)Really?
So you never answered about my example about Sarah Silverman. Who like many Democratic voting women, the choice between Cllinton's "differences" and Sanders "differences" WERE important enough to decide who she supported. The 'minimal' policy positions were not a 'frivolous' thing for her. In fact it compelled her switch from Hillary to Sanders.
I just think you are presuming a lot about all having the same policies. I used the Warren / O'Rourke example because that would be an interesting situation. As many here associate Warren with Sanders, who is much maligned by them, and O'Rourke with the more conservative wing of the party, and the Clintons. I regard Warren with great respect, and I think she'd be a fantastic President. And I'd rather her than Beto. But I'd vote Beto if he had the clear shot at winning the GE....not because he is a man.
But if ALL THINGS BEING EQUAL, ie....if both were polling the same, I'd definitely back Warren. Because at that point, I would have the opportunity of choosing, finally, a female for President. I'd love to do that.