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2pooped2pop

(5,420 posts)
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 03:13 AM Nov 2015

If you removed the people voting for Hillary just because she's female

I wonder what her numbers would look like? I don't really like one issue voters and kind of put people who plan to vote for Hillary just because she is a woman into that category. I would not include informed people who like her for other reasons in that group. I wish there was a way to see how many of her supporters would be voting for her for that one reason. Has anyone seen any kind of break down on that? It would be like me voting just for Bernie because he's old and I'm old, I guess.

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If you removed the people voting for Hillary just because she's female (Original Post) 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 OP
Oh Jeeze Louise passiveporcupine Nov 2015 #1
if you removed the people voting for bernie because he is a man, not the woman.... msongs Nov 2015 #2
Many Bernie supportes started out as Elizabeth Warren supporters 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #3
Yes conveniently rjsquirrel Nov 2015 #11
I live in Maine 72DejaVu Nov 2015 #13
Hmm .. I don't see that Trajan Nov 2015 #54
If people are voting for other candidates because of other supporters 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #62
Just making things up. Please stop smearing Democrats. Fearless Nov 2015 #100
Not sure that's comparable. sibelian Nov 2015 #24
Republicans used to say that about Obama, remember? moobu2 Nov 2015 #4
if an American voter is voting because of race or sexual orientation 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #6
Who said anyone was? moobu2 Nov 2015 #7
right. absolutely no one 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #8
You said it in your OP. Not even a little funny. But hey, wimminz don't have a sense of humor. Hekate Nov 2015 #74
Yep, and like Republicans complaining about why AA's dont support Thomas or Carson. stevenleser Nov 2015 #112
If you removed the people voting Aerows Nov 2015 #5
Lol exactly rjsquirrel Nov 2015 #10
Hillary cannot won in the general. R's will be motivated to vote anybody but Clinton. peacebird Nov 2015 #27
no more motivated than R's coming out en masse to save the USA from Socialism. n't Sheepshank Nov 2015 #45
"Just because?" rjsquirrel Nov 2015 #9
really? 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #31
yeah 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #63
I'm laughing at your pretense... Maedhros Nov 2015 #82
Many of us have told Bernie fans that they are his worst enemy but they go on doing the things stevenleser Nov 2015 #121
You assume they are a one issue voter. riversedge Nov 2015 #12
Yeah, never been an old white male at the helm. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #14
Hey, I'd like to know that too. n/t 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #65
Well, since we can't have Sarah Palin... Nonhlanhla Nov 2015 #15
then I feel sorry for you 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #34
Thank you for your condescension. Nonhlanhla Nov 2015 #39
No wonder many bernie supporters are beginning to flock to HRC leftofcool Nov 2015 #16
No ACTUAL Bernie supporter would EVER flock to Clinton 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #70
Several on DU have already done so. And also because of insensitivity on diversity issues stevenleser Nov 2015 #113
Normal people okasha Nov 2015 #120
Hmmm... in_cog_ni_to Nov 2015 #17
And there is your answer folks. leftofcool Nov 2015 #18
That's very illuminating, isn't it? NurseJackie Nov 2015 #19
Thanks for concurring. in_cog_ni_to Nov 2015 #20
Pro-choice, pro-gay rights, pro-immigration, pro-criminal justice reform, pro-progressive taxation.. brooklynite Nov 2015 #21
^this^ 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #40
I believe the term was "female issues"... Agschmid Nov 2015 #26
no she is also good at throwing people small bone 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #35
and you have the utter nerve to wonder why people call some Sanders supporters sexist. dsc Nov 2015 #30
Your post speaks volumes. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #36
So because you disagree women must be voting on their uterus? mythology Nov 2015 #60
And our hormonal cycles. Don't forget the dreaded female hormones. Hekate Nov 2015 #73
Why do you think it's ok to say something like that? JTFrog Nov 2015 #105
She's the most qualified person in the race, by far MaggieD Nov 2015 #22
Bernie is king of one issue voters. JaneyVee Nov 2015 #23
yes. change the way shit is going 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #42
"He has one issue." -none Nov 2015 #58
Hey look, a candidate for dumbest OP ever posted on DU!!! JoePhilly Nov 2015 #25
AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service LostOne4Ever Nov 2015 #32
Thanks!!! JoePhilly Nov 2015 #49
It is amazing that someone UglyGreed Nov 2015 #89
Perhaps you can show me some. JoePhilly Nov 2015 #90
Just check MADem's replies UglyGreed Nov 2015 #91
And yet it's being said pinebox Nov 2015 #68
Dumb is more contagious than Ebola. JoePhilly Nov 2015 #69
Wel..... quickesst Nov 2015 #28
LOL liberal N proud Nov 2015 #29
They would look the same, because there are no such people. DanTex Nov 2015 #33
please 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #38
I count a total of zero. DanTex Nov 2015 #41
read again. n/t 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #44
Still zero. I think you're having a problem distinguishing reality from imagination. DanTex Nov 2015 #46
right, it's me. 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #48
As an honest broker and referee I have to give this round to you. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #59
How many times was someone running who was not male? n/t 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #66
The Stockholm post wasn't the start of a competition. nt. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #37
Ha! OilemFirchen Nov 2015 #61
This is how the logic goes: Nonhlanhla Nov 2015 #43
yes, that's right. 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #47
You stand up for those white dudes! Codeine Nov 2015 #51
Just saying racism is racism. Sexism is sexism. who it is comimg from and where it is going does 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #67
And a that utterly oblivious statement Codeine Nov 2015 #71
It does go both ways 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #76
White racism has destroyed a dozen generations Codeine Nov 2015 #78
+1 JoePhilly Nov 2015 #50
You'd still have all of her voters in her camp, because no one is voting for Hillary just because Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #52
So according to you, a Hillary victory would not be legitimate Renew Deal Nov 2015 #53
I did not say that 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #55
I've wonder about that also but not from a "DUer" point of view. I think the people here vote for.. BlueJazz Nov 2015 #56
personally I'm too pooped to post olddots Nov 2015 #57
PPP poll showed a 22 point gender gap EndElectoral Nov 2015 #64
And since women are the actual gender-majority, "female issues" are a majority issue. Hekate Nov 2015 #77
Not sure how that relates to the PPP polling data saying there is a 22 point gender gap. EndElectoral Nov 2015 #87
I agree pinebox Nov 2015 #72
Another attack on Hillary Clinton and her supporters (SIGH) DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #75
Thanks. Only one addendum: She kept her own name and career while Bill was governor. Hekate Nov 2015 #80
If this was 2008 and you replaced Obama for Hillary and AA for female, Beacool Nov 2015 #79
At least.... Hekate Nov 2015 #81
Not so hopeful, someone rec'd it. Beacool Nov 2015 #88
The bulk of Hillary's support comes from low-information voters and name recognition. Maedhros Nov 2015 #83
Well, bless your heart. Beaverhausen Nov 2015 #84
Your subject line, you sound like Limbaugh. Beacool Nov 2015 #85
It really does give one pause when one considers the far reach of the VRWC. nt Hekate Nov 2015 #92
The term "low information voter" is continually used by Limbaugh against Democrats. Beacool Nov 2015 #93
The DU rabbit hole would be giving Alice a migraine. Hekate Nov 2015 #94
Yep, that's why I either don't come here at all for long periods of time Beacool Nov 2015 #96
Oh, that's nice: insult voters' intelligence even as you frazzled Nov 2015 #99
Sorry, you should think twice before hitting the post button. MeNMyVolt Nov 2015 #106
YOU need to read the OP. It was that bad. nt Hekate Nov 2015 #110
I stand by my post. Maedhros Nov 2015 #111
...would there by anyone left...? closeupready Nov 2015 #86
It's a silly question Cali_Democrat Nov 2015 #95
I know several hard core feminists who don't support Hillary loyalsister Nov 2015 #97
Here's how you calculate the answer. okasha Nov 2015 #98
Thus, it was OK to vote for Obama in 2008 because he is black question everything Nov 2015 #101
That's not fair! A lot of Hillary's supporters are for her because they oppose taxing the wealthy, Romulox Nov 2015 #102
I would not be removed, I am supporting Hillary because she is very capable. Thinkingabout Nov 2015 #103
I am unsure if this is nonsense, or an attempt at very subtle humor. guillaumeb Nov 2015 #104
Unrec. JTFrog Nov 2015 #107
How many people who voted for Barack Obama... MrWendel Nov 2015 #108
If you removed the people voting for Bernie just because he's male BainsBane Nov 2015 #109
not true 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #115
Your assumption that women support Clinton only because of her gender BainsBane Nov 2015 #116
I couldn't even get through all of that. 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #118
I presume this survived an alert mcar Nov 2015 #114
Eeks! McCamy Taylor Nov 2015 #117
probably a truth hurts prize 2pooped2pop Nov 2015 #119
 

2pooped2pop

(5,420 posts)
3. Many Bernie supportes started out as Elizabeth Warren supporters
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 03:57 AM
Nov 2015

so I think you are barking up the wrong tree. Many of us would like a woman to be president too. We just want one who will do good for the people, rather than the corporations. Someone like, oh I don't know....Elizabeth Warren maybe? Too bad she wasn't ready to run.

But I still would not have voted for her BECAUSE she was a woman, but because I believe she would do good for the people and the country.

Now, I believe republicans would vote for any man over any woman. But we are not republicans. Perhaps you got confused?

But if we could see how many were voting for Bernie because he is a man and Hillary because she is a woman, I would like to see those results.

 

rjsquirrel

(4,762 posts)
11. Yes conveniently
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 05:18 AM
Nov 2015

just not the only woman who has ever been anywhere close to actually winning.

I love Bernie. It's his supporters who cost him broader support. Irony supreme.

72DejaVu

(1,545 posts)
13. I live in Maine
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 06:14 AM
Nov 2015

In recent years a large number of Democrats wanted a woman governor, just not Libby Mitchell.

They wanted a Democratic woman senator, just not Cynthia Dill or Shenna Bellows.

They wanted a woman for congress in CD2, just not Emily Cain...

A pattern emerges....

 

Trajan

(19,089 posts)
54. Hmm .. I don't see that
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 11:29 AM
Nov 2015

Please explain what behavior that is and how it is affecting the electorate ...

 

2pooped2pop

(5,420 posts)
62. If people are voting for other candidates because of other supporters
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 12:38 PM
Nov 2015

pissing them off....well I don't even believe that. That's a reason?

sibelian

(7,804 posts)
24. Not sure that's comparable.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 09:29 AM
Nov 2015

Many people ARE coming out and saying it's her gender that motivates them, not sure there are so many saying Bernie's bro-ness is a factor. I could be wrong, of course.

moobu2

(4,822 posts)
4. Republicans used to say that about Obama, remember?
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 04:06 AM
Nov 2015

That his supporters were voting for him because he was black. It's a smear on the supporter.

 

2pooped2pop

(5,420 posts)
6. if an American voter is voting because of race or sexual orientation
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 04:10 AM
Nov 2015

perhaps a smear is appropriate.

Hekate

(100,133 posts)
74. You said it in your OP. Not even a little funny. But hey, wimminz don't have a sense of humor.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 01:41 PM
Nov 2015
 

stevenleser

(32,886 posts)
112. Yep, and like Republicans complaining about why AA's dont support Thomas or Carson.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 09:24 PM
Nov 2015

Women aren't supporting Clinton because she is a woman. Hillary's supporters weren't out there supporting Phyllis Shlafly or Sarah Palin.

They support Hillary because she shares their values AND she is a woman.

And many non-women who are into diversity and understand the value of diversity are also excited that Hillary shares their values AND she is a woman.

 

Aerows

(39,961 posts)
5. If you removed the people voting
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 04:10 AM
Nov 2015

because they are halfway sentient and capable of voting... oh wait.

 

rjsquirrel

(4,762 posts)
10. Lol exactly
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 05:16 AM
Nov 2015

Just because ....


We haven't had a woman in charge in 230 years.

Bernie Ssnderz, just another old white guy. He's not zither savior some seem to need to believe in.


And he cannot possibly win the general.

peacebird

(14,195 posts)
27. Hillary cannot won in the general. R's will be motivated to vote anybody but Clinton.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 09:42 AM
Nov 2015

Progressives and the wave of young voters Bernie is turning out are not going to be enthusiastic. "We came, we saw, he died" will not win in the general election. People simply do not trust her. The ads will write themselves "video clip of hillary talking about dodging sniper fire/video clip of hillary being greeted by child bearing flowers- voice over -Hillary lies"
Video clip of Hillary laughing as she says "we came, we saw, he died", voice over about gravitas and good judgement needed by CIC....

 

rjsquirrel

(4,762 posts)
9. "Just because?"
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 05:12 AM
Nov 2015

What misogynist claptrap.

Bernie fans on DU have made me like Clinton.I actually planned to vote for Bernie in theNY primary. But I can't stand his supporters here.

Are they so screechinhly desperate now that it's obvious Clinton will win that they need to be as sexist as an average republican?

Do much for Bernie's positive campaign. His most ardent supporters turn out to be nasty ideologues.

I hope he is ashamed of them.

I'm a 53 year old white guy to the left of Karl Marx on most issues.

I also have a daughter. I won't associate with misogynists. Sorry Bernie, your supporters appear to be sexist pigs..

 

2pooped2pop

(5,420 posts)
31. really?
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 10:31 AM
Nov 2015

U were going to vote for Bernie but u can't stand his supporters so u r voting Hillary? That's even worse than voting because of gender.

 

Maedhros

(10,007 posts)
82. I'm laughing at your pretense...
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 02:06 PM
Nov 2015

...and putting you on ignore, because you are being disingenuous.

/bye.

 

stevenleser

(32,886 posts)
121. Many of us have told Bernie fans that they are his worst enemy but they go on doing the things
Sat Nov 21, 2015, 09:35 PM
Nov 2015

that completely turn people off and think they are helping their candidate.

 

NCTraveler

(30,481 posts)
14. Yeah, never been an old white male at the helm.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 06:18 AM
Nov 2015

One of the funniest comparisons I have seen here. How about this, wouldn't it be nice to know how many people are voting for Sanders because he is not a woman. I would think that would be more relevant considering society today. But no, it's the damn women. How offensive.

Nonhlanhla

(2,074 posts)
15. Well, since we can't have Sarah Palin...
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 06:25 AM
Nov 2015

...we'd have to settle for Hillary Clinton.



After all, women are interchangeable. One is as good as another. Nothing to do with Hillary's personal accomplishments. JUST because she's a woman.

So far I have not had a horse in this race, but posts like this might just push me into Hillary's camp. JUST BECAUSE she is a WOMAN.

 

2pooped2pop

(5,420 posts)
34. then I feel sorry for you
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 10:46 AM
Nov 2015

If u vote because of gender or because of supporters.
Hillary plays the gender card over and over. Seems some just lap it up.

Nonhlanhla

(2,074 posts)
39. Thank you for your condescension.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 11:06 AM
Nov 2015


This kind of stuff from the Bernie camp just drives more people towards Hillary. I myself have not yet committed to a particular candidate. I like both Bernie and Hillary, for vastly different reasons. My state's primary is late, so I don't see the need to make myself deaf to arguments for either by choosing a side so early. But I must say, this kind of condescension from some Bernie supporters is not sitting well with me, and is starting to incline me towards Hillary.
 

2pooped2pop

(5,420 posts)
70. No ACTUAL Bernie supporter would EVER flock to Clinton
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 12:52 PM
Nov 2015

Flocking you say? There is too much of a difference. Maybe someone who was uninformed of the candidates past and sitting on the fence would go ahead and choose Hillary, but no one who is on team Bernie would do so. Hell some can't even bring themselves to vote for Hillary if she wins, so I doubt they would be flocking.

 

stevenleser

(32,886 posts)
113. Several on DU have already done so. And also because of insensitivity on diversity issues
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 09:27 PM
Nov 2015

There is a pattern here. Women support Hillary by huge numbers. African Americans support Hillary by huge numbers, Latinos support Hillary by huge numbers. I'll bet the same goes for Asian Americans too.

Something about Sanders and his supporters screams out that they are not interested in really listening to minorities and other discriminated against groups about their issues.

okasha

(11,573 posts)
120. Normal people
Sat Nov 21, 2015, 01:45 PM
Nov 2015

see the differences between the candidates as a matter of politics, not as a matter of True Faith and Heresy.

in_cog_ni_to

(41,600 posts)
17. Hmmm...
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 07:39 AM
Nov 2015

I'd guess 99.9% of the women are voting for her because they want a female president. And I have no idea why that last 1% would EVER vote for her. She's wrong on every issue - except maybe, female issues. I'll give her that, but that's still a one issue voter, but at least it's an issue.

leftofcool

(19,460 posts)
18. And there is your answer folks.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 07:48 AM
Nov 2015

99% of the women will vote for Hillary only because she is female because we are just too dumb to care about anything but women's issues and of course that is all Hillary has ever been good at. Jesus Christ on a crutch!

in_cog_ni_to

(41,600 posts)
20. Thanks for concurring.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 08:07 AM
Nov 2015

She supports:

Fracking - Progressives do NOT
Prisons for profits - Progressives do NOT
She voted for the IWR
She helped give us ISIS
She supports Wall St. Which destroyed our economy and the global economy
She supports the TPP
The XL PIPELINE
DOESN'T support tuition free state universities
Doesn't support universal healthcare
War, war, war, and more war!



There's NOTHING TO SUPPORT! That is unless you're one of the 1%!

 

brooklynite

(96,882 posts)
21. Pro-choice, pro-gay rights, pro-immigration, pro-criminal justice reform, pro-progressive taxation..
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 08:22 AM
Nov 2015

Nothing at all

 

2pooped2pop

(5,420 posts)
35. no she is also good at throwing people small bone
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 10:49 AM
Nov 2015

So that they can be fooled into thinking she is helping them while the steak always goes to the rich and corporations.

dsc

(53,390 posts)
30. and you have the utter nerve to wonder why people call some Sanders supporters sexist.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 10:10 AM
Nov 2015
 

NCTraveler

(30,481 posts)
36. Your post speaks volumes.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 10:58 AM
Nov 2015

A lot of people have been showing their true beliefs over the last month. I like the transparency. Your post here is every bit as offensive as the Stockholm post. 99% are voting for her because they just want a woman and are too stupid to look past that. You simply have no idea what you are talking about. Your thought are based on your upbringing in the patriarchy. Many of us have been able to shake that upbringing. I'm glad you think Clinton is good on "female issues."

 

mythology

(9,527 posts)
60. So because you disagree women must be voting on their uterus?
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 12:21 PM
Nov 2015

How nice that you think women have so little agency that they are blinded by their vaginas.

This is an incredibly insulting post.

Hekate

(100,133 posts)
73. And our hormonal cycles. Don't forget the dreaded female hormones.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 01:35 PM
Nov 2015

further comment deleted
 

JTFrog

(14,274 posts)
105. Why do you think it's ok to say something like that?
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 06:47 PM
Nov 2015

It's sexist as hell and that kind of sentiment does not belong on a progressive democratic website.

Perhaps you were looking for some MRA dudes to chime in and agree with you?

I'm just curious as to why you think it's ok to make such a sexist comment.



 

MaggieD

(7,393 posts)
22. She's the most qualified person in the race, by far
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 08:35 AM
Nov 2015

And if you removed all the people NOT voting for her because she is a woman despite the fact that she is the most qualified she would win in a landslide.

 

2pooped2pop

(5,420 posts)
42. yes. change the way shit is going
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 11:10 AM
Nov 2015

That's his one issue, while Clinton's is more of the same.

JoePhilly

(27,787 posts)
25. Hey look, a candidate for dumbest OP ever posted on DU!!!
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 09:31 AM
Nov 2015

This kind of nonsense is the kind of thing you usually hear shouted from under a bridge.

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JoePhilly

(27,787 posts)
49. Thanks!!!
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 11:23 AM
Nov 2015

Its amazing what one can say about Hillary supporters and not get a hide.

Fight back, and you only win 4-3.

Oh well, it's primary season.

UglyGreed

(7,661 posts)
89. It is amazing that someone
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 03:42 PM
Nov 2015

can be called a sexist over and over again and yet those post remain.............

JoePhilly

(27,787 posts)
90. Perhaps you can show me some.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 04:01 PM
Nov 2015

But hey, we have learned that one can call Hillary a "whore" and that doing so won't necessarily get you a hide either.

UglyGreed

(7,661 posts)
91. Just check MADem's replies
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 04:04 PM
Nov 2015

to me as of late. BTW Never saw anyone here at DU call Hillary that..............

quickesst

(6,309 posts)
28. Wel.....
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 09:42 AM
Nov 2015

One could also wonder what her poll numbers would look like if voters were not voting for her because she's a woman. You are correct in that there are a lot of one issue voters, but I don't really think it would affect her poll numbers to any real extent. My opinion.

DemocratSinceBirth

(101,843 posts)
59. As an honest broker and referee I have to give this round to you.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 12:02 PM
Nov 2015

I guess the folks who voted for forty four males in a row for pres voted for him because he had an outie instead of an innie.

 

2pooped2pop

(5,420 posts)
66. How many times was someone running who was not male? n/t
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 12:45 PM
Nov 2015

I guess we should have written in a female.

Nonhlanhla

(2,074 posts)
43. This is how the logic goes:
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 11:12 AM
Nov 2015

Black people voted for Obama just because he is black.

Women support Hillary just because she is a woman.

White people vote for white guys ON THE ISSUES, and not on race or gender AT ALL.

Do I have that right?

And yes, sarcasm thingy:

 

2pooped2pop

(5,420 posts)
47. yes, that's right.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 11:20 AM
Nov 2015

It's only sexist if it's about a woman. Never a man.
It's only racist if it's about poc, never whites.
This, has been posted, is because white males are the majority and u can only punch up not down. I say bullshit on that.
racism is racism. Sexism is sexism.

 

2pooped2pop

(5,420 posts)
67. Just saying racism is racism. Sexism is sexism. who it is comimg from and where it is going does
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 12:46 PM
Nov 2015

not matter.

 

Codeine

(25,586 posts)
71. And a that utterly oblivious statement
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 12:54 PM
Nov 2015

is why PoC are right when they say white people don't comprehend racism on even the simplest and most basic level.

 

Codeine

(25,586 posts)
78. White racism has destroyed a dozen generations
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 01:52 PM
Nov 2015

of African Americans. Black racism (which doesn't exist, but whatever, I'll humor you) once made a white girl cry in a library. As a white person "black racism" will have ABSOLUTELY ZERO IMPACT on your life. Zilch. None. Nada. Nil. The null set.

So no, it really doesn't go both fucking ways. It's dumb to pretend it does. It's the height of privilege to pretend it does. It's culturally blind to pretend it does.

It's fucking embarrassing to pretend it does.

Starry Messenger

(32,381 posts)
52. You'd still have all of her voters in her camp, because no one is voting for Hillary just because
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 11:27 AM
Nov 2015

she's female.

Renew Deal

(85,110 posts)
53. So according to you, a Hillary victory would not be legitimate
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 11:27 AM
Nov 2015

Same things the racists say about Obama by the way.

 

2pooped2pop

(5,420 posts)
55. I did not say that
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 11:31 AM
Nov 2015

A Hillary win based on voters voting gor her because she is a woman would be unfortunate but legit.

 

BlueJazz

(25,348 posts)
56. I've wonder about that also but not from a "DUer" point of view. I think the people here vote for..
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 11:48 AM
Nov 2015

...whomever that they think is the best candidate.
What I mean from "The DUer" is some people (who are not DUers) might vote for Bernie because he's Jewish or Obama because he's black or even a woman because they're a woman.

Let's face it...that type of thinking has always been around. I DON'T think it's much of a factor here though.
I'm for Bernie but I'll certainly vote for Hillary if she's the chosen one.

EndElectoral

(4,213 posts)
87. Not sure how that relates to the PPP polling data saying there is a 22 point gender gap.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 03:41 PM
Nov 2015

I don't think Sanders, O'Malley or Clinton don't all agree as you say "female issues" are important.

The polling data, underwritten by her own Super_PAC, simply reflects that there is a significant gender gap in her support.

btw...and I mean this sincerely. Would you list the "female issues" that you feel she will address better than Sanders or O'Malley?

 

pinebox

(5,761 posts)
72. I agree
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 12:58 PM
Nov 2015

and sadly this train of thought is one that is floating around and it's rather common.
I've seen it on here sadly and I've had a few runarounds with those who are of that opinion. I've also seen it on https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=default&q=hillary%20time%20for%20a%20woman&src=typdtwitter.
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DemocratSinceBirth

(101,843 posts)
75. Another attack on Hillary Clinton and her supporters (SIGH)
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 01:44 PM
Nov 2015

She is eminently qualified to be president of the United States by dint of experience, temperament, and record of achievement.

-First Lady of Arkansas
-First Lady Of the United States
-Two term senator from one of the most populous and most heterogeneous states in the nation
-Secretary of State

She has offered detailed positions for this campaign on

-criminal justice reform
-immigration reform
-climate change
-financial reform
-combating terrorism
-gun control

She and her husband have worked tirelessly for the Democratic party since they were wet behind the ears field organizers for George McGovern in 1972 registering Mexicans in southwest Texas to vote.


See, I was able to make my case without denigrating Senator Sanders or the other members of our community.

Hekate

(100,133 posts)
80. Thanks. Only one addendum: She kept her own name and career while Bill was governor.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 02:01 PM
Nov 2015

That was groundbreaking all by itself.

I think the VRWC has hated her ever since they clapped eyes on that young feminist lawyer. Among the things they tried to ding her for during Bill's first run for POTUS: Hillary had the nerveless gall to assert that children have rights, and was making a name for herself on those issues.

Bill Clinton's first presidential campaign wasn't all about "bimbo eruptions" and trying to stop him any way they could. The RW also attacked Hillary fairly viciously, which is rather unusual for a little wifey of a governor.

Her wings were clipped while she was FLOTUS, but not before she tried to get universal health care through Congress. Her speech in Beijing was courageous and historic. She was used as an ambassador at large.

If I were writing her resume, I'd flesh out the two gigs as First Lady quite a bit. She kept busy.

Thanks so much for being quick with your post! Much appreciated.

Beacool

(30,514 posts)
79. If this was 2008 and you replaced Obama for Hillary and AA for female,
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 01:58 PM
Nov 2015

what would be the reaction that you would get?

Your post is offensive on many levels.

Beacool

(30,514 posts)
88. Not so hopeful, someone rec'd it.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 03:41 PM
Nov 2015

As I said, I would like him to have posted this, but using Obama, in 2008. People would have been furious and called him a racist, but I guess you can say anything about Hillary and people will sit on their hands (other than her supporters). If you call them out on their sexism then they claim that we are cry babies and using the gender card. That's OK, the more insulting they get, the more it helps Hillary's cause.

 

Maedhros

(10,007 posts)
83. The bulk of Hillary's support comes from low-information voters and name recognition.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 02:10 PM
Nov 2015

I've no doubt there are some who are basing their vote on gender identity, but most are going with Hillary because they don't know who Sanders and O'Malley are and haven't put any effort into learning.

Beacool

(30,514 posts)
85. Your subject line, you sound like Limbaugh.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 03:36 PM
Nov 2015

Those are almost his exact words.

Yes, people are sooooo stupid that if they just knew the wonders that Sanders and O'Malley could accomplish they would drop Hillary and run to support them.

Wow, if that's not insulting, I don't know what is.

Beacool

(30,514 posts)
93. The term "low information voter" is continually used by Limbaugh against Democrats.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 05:52 PM
Nov 2015

It makes me pause when a Democrat uses it to attack another Democrat. This site has gone down the rabbit hole.

Hekate

(100,133 posts)
94. The DU rabbit hole would be giving Alice a migraine.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 05:59 PM
Nov 2015

When is the Democratic Convention again?

Beacool

(30,514 posts)
96. Yep, that's why I either don't come here at all for long periods of time
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 06:06 PM
Nov 2015

or read the nonsense they post just for laughs. I used to get upset, now I just shrug it off unless it's extremely offensive.

frazzled

(18,402 posts)
99. Oh, that's nice: insult voters' intelligence even as you
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 06:32 PM
Nov 2015

reinforce sexist views. It's a twofer!

You seem to be saying women by default are just less intelligent than, say ... you, in your highly evolved state. That should go over well with, say, the 52%+ of women who make up the Democratic electorate.


 

MeNMyVolt

(1,095 posts)
106. Sorry, you should think twice before hitting the post button.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 06:51 PM
Nov 2015

That was bad. Really bad. People support candidates because they feel a connection. And the connection is not through their gonads, or that they're too dumb to figure anything out. That attitude is very off putting, and you should reconsider posting it if you're trying to draw folk to your candidate.

 

Maedhros

(10,007 posts)
111. I stand by my post.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 08:28 PM
Nov 2015

It makes sense in the bigger context, i.e. outside DU. Everyone here is a political junkie, but the random person on the other end of a land line answering a polling question who supports Clinton is very likely to be much, much less informed.

 

Cali_Democrat

(30,439 posts)
95. It's a silly question
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 06:03 PM
Nov 2015

unless you think the majority of women supporting her are doing so because she's a female.

loyalsister

(13,390 posts)
97. I know several hard core feminists who don't support Hillary
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 06:10 PM
Nov 2015

I'm talking 2nd wavers and women whose mothers could not vote. She has the money, but I think the polls may be deceptive.

okasha

(11,573 posts)
98. Here's how you calculate the answer.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 06:14 PM
Nov 2015

How many of the women now supporting Hillary would vote for Michelle Bachman just because she's a woman ?

There's your answer.

question everything

(52,107 posts)
101. Thus, it was OK to vote for Obama in 2008 because he is black
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 06:35 PM
Nov 2015

don't kid yourself, many said precisely this - but not OK to vote for Hillary because she is a woman?

But then, double standard was always alive and well on DU.

Romulox

(25,960 posts)
102. That's not fair! A lot of Hillary's supporters are for her because they oppose taxing the wealthy,
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 06:38 PM
Nov 2015

and because they enjoy her "We came, we same, he DIED!" quip!

Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)
103. I would not be removed, I am supporting Hillary because she is very capable.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 06:41 PM
Nov 2015

If this campaign was with a man with Hillary's capability I would vote for the man, likewise if there was a woman who was the lesser qualified candidate I would not vote for the lessee qualified candidate simply because she was a woman.

guillaumeb

(42,649 posts)
104. I am unsure if this is nonsense, or an attempt at very subtle humor.
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 06:44 PM
Nov 2015

Please respond using easy words and short sentences.

This almost sounds like crude, misogynistic talk that Donald Trump might say as he attempts to stay in the public eye.

MrWendel

(1,881 posts)
108. How many people who voted for Barack Obama...
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 06:55 PM
Nov 2015

are voting for Ben Carson right now because hes Black? Oh yeah another person already asked that stupid ass question.

BainsBane

(57,751 posts)
109. If you removed the people voting for Bernie just because he's male
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 07:01 PM
Nov 2015

I wonder how many voters would be left?

This is like the right calling Obama an "affirmative action president." Somehow it's always black people and women who vote "based on race" or "gender," yet all but one of our presidents have been white males. The argument is entirely devoid of logic. It does, however, show how upset some are that a woman stands a good chance of being elected president. Election Day 2016, the US just might start to catch up to the rest of the world, and you're just going to have to deal with it.

 

2pooped2pop

(5,420 posts)
115. not true
Sat Nov 21, 2015, 12:04 AM
Nov 2015

republicans are big voters of race and gender. I would like to know how many Bernie supporters would vote for him only because he is a male too. Or more realistically; because he is not female. But I think there would be far fewer people voting for Bernie due to gender than Hillary. Like I said before, a large portion of Bernie supporters were originally hoping Elizabeth Warren would get in the race so I don't think the majority are gender only voters.

BainsBane

(57,751 posts)
116. Your assumption that women support Clinton only because of her gender
Sat Nov 21, 2015, 01:04 AM
Nov 2015

is insulting. You assume the candidate with far more experience, who is far smarter and better qualified on every conceivable level is only supported because she is a female. You think it acceptable to demean women voters by insisting they only vote based on gender, though you in fact have voted for men your entire life. You see no contradiction in that. You think it perfectly acceptable to support only men, and with one exception white men, for office because there is some hypothetical female candidate you say some Sanders supporters would vote for.

Your argument is identical to what Republicans say. To claim that Republicans vote based on gender when Democrats who vote only for men don't is absurd, since the GOP also has female candidates. They nominated Sarah Palin. If your claim that we women just voted on gender, we would have voted for Palin, or why not Fiorina? The argument is nonsensical and it is premised on the clearly unfounded assumption that you are smarter and exercise better judgement than women who dare to vote in ways that don't meet your approval.

Your post shows none of the superiority to women voters and Clinton supporters than you assert. You show through this OP that your opposition to Clinton is based on gender. But that isn't bad enough. You don't stop there. You feel compelled to insult all women who support her, based on absolutely no evidence, by assuming the only reason they support her is that she is female. Your post manifests none of the superiority you claim. To say it is facile is an understatement. Here it is, the 21st century, and you think it acceptable to post your reactionary assumptions on a site that purports to be leftist. You should be ashamed, but I expect your sense of entitlement makes that impossible.

Your entire argument is premised on the assumption that voting for anyone but the male is based on gender. It lacks any semblance of logic. You make no effort to support your assumptions with evidence of any kind. All it reveals is how you see women. Nothing else. I'm sorry to know ideas such as those you espouse still exist in this world, but not at all surprised. Fortunately, most Americans are not like you.







 

2pooped2pop

(5,420 posts)
118. I couldn't even get through all of that.
Sat Nov 21, 2015, 04:40 AM
Nov 2015

but what I did see shows that you haven't paid attention.

 

2pooped2pop

(5,420 posts)
119. probably a truth hurts prize
Sat Nov 21, 2015, 04:42 AM
Nov 2015

or you all wouldn't be here whining about a question. I also said I would be interested to know how many would choose Bernie over her for being male, but nope, nothing to whine about there, so we ignore that.

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