a comment on feminism and Hill:

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Forum Name General Discussion: Primaries
Topic subject I have to admit that I find this incredibly sad.
Topic URL http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4202492#4203137
4203137, I have to admit that I find this incredibly sad.
Posted by Skinner on Fri Jan-25-08 06:35 PM

It seems so obvious to me: It is not a coincidence that the first viable woman presidential candidate projects an image of centrism and moderation. Just as it is not a coincidence that the first viable African-American presidential candidate projects an image of centrism and moderation. The sad reality is that neither candidate can afford to stray too far from the mainstream, lest they be dismissed as stereotypes.

Hillary Clinton's greatest obstacle to becoming president is NOT the fact that some people see her as moderate. It is the fact that a lot more people (wrongly) see her as a bra-burning, man-hating, pantsuit-wearing "feminazi" who has contempt for women who stay home to "bake cookies and have teas." That is the perception that could sink her candidacy if she makes it to the general election, and she knows it.

The truth is that Hillary Clinton could very well be the woman who smashes through that glass ceiling and gets a major-party presidential nomination. And she may well have to do it without the help of feminists. But women -- and feminists -- will benefit if Hillary Clinton does get the nomination. Some day
a woman WILL be able to run for president as a liberal and a feminist. And she will be free to do so because Hillary Clinton came before her and already made the unfair and unpleasant compromises that she shouldn't have had to make, but did.


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