RAPE As A Rallying Cry: “Women’s uteri have become the unfortunate mascot of this cycle”
Richard Mourdock’s Comment Furthers Use of Rape to Win Election, Advocates Charge
by Allison Yarrow Oct 25, 2012 4:45 AM EDT
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Figueroa is not alone in wishing frank conversations about rape could occur without being sparked by politicians’ gaffes or outrageous comments. But the fact that this is election season means politicians’ statements will be pounced on, said Democratic strategist Tracy Sefl, who added that Mourdock’s assertion couldn’t be more poorly timed.
“A campaign that has been hampered with insensitive, inaccurate, and disturbing comments on this issue—that it would have to rear its head now. As far as closing arguments go for this election, I don’t think anyone would have chosen this,” said Sefl, who also sits on the board of the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network.
The Republican and Democratic parties have both insisted this election is about the economy and jobs, but some undecided voters “just now tuning in,” will likely not get that message and be turned off by Mourdock—and along with him, Romney and the GOP, Sefl said.
“Women’s uteri have become the unfortunate mascot of this cycle,” she said.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/10/25/richard-mourdock-s-comment-furthers-use-of-rape-to-win-election-advocates-charge.html
