Why Palin =/= The Woman Vote

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http://www.now.org/press/08-08/08-29.html

Not Every Woman Supports Women's Rights

August 29, 2008

Statement of NOW PAC Chair Kim Gandy on the Selection of Sarah Palin as John McCain's Vice Presidential Pick

Sen. John McCain's choice of Alaska governor Sarah Palin as his running mate is a cynical effort to appeal to disappointed Hillary Clinton voters and get them to vote, ultimately, against their own self-interest.

Gov. Palin may be the second woman vice-presidential candidate on a major party ticket, but she is not the right woman. Sadly, she is a woman who opposes women's rights, just like John McCain.

The fact that Palin is a mother of five who has a 4-month-old baby, a woman who is juggling work and family responsibilities, will speak to many women. But will Palin speak FOR women? Based on her record and her stated positions, the answer is clearly No.

In a gubernatorial debate, Palin stated emphatically that her opposition to abortion was so great, so total, that even if her teenage daughter was impregnated by a rapist, she would "choose life" -- meaning apparently that she would not permit her daughter to have an abortion.

Palin also had to withdraw her appointment of a top public safety commissioner who had been reprimanded for sexual harassment, although Palin had been warned about his background through letters by the sexual harassment complainant.

What McCain does not understand is that women supported Hillary Clinton not just because she was a woman, but because she was a champion on their issues. They will surely not find Sarah Palin to be an advocate for women.

Sen. Joe Biden is the VP candidate who appeals to women, with his authorship and championing of landmark domestic violence legislation, support for pay equity, and advocacy for women around the world.

Finally, as the chair of NOW's Political Action Committee, I am frequently asked whether NOW supports women candidates just because they are women. This gives me an opportunity to once again answer that question with an emphatic 'No.' We recognize the importance of having women's rights supporters at every level but, like Sarah Palin, not every woman supports women's rights.

[Violetta]

She is a milf... but that's it!

[sortie]

What McCain does not understand is that women supported Hillary Clinton not just because she was a woman, but because she was a champion on their issues. They will surely not find Sarah Palin to be an advocate for women.

And the simple fact that he chose her is a slap in the face of women.
They don't want to be chosen just because they are female.
They want to earn the respect of the position thru hard work.

By doing this McCain implies that women are stupid and will vote for anyone
wearing a skirt.

That's like believing that all blacks will vote for Al Sharpton if he was on the ticket.

[IllTestYourGirls]

last poll I heard 25% of former Clinton supporters were going to vote for McCain. This should drag another 5%

[L-Pink]

Originally Posted by sortie

And the simple fact that he chose her is a slap in the face of women.
They don't want to be chosen just because they are female.
They want to earn the respect of the position thru hard work.

By doing this McCain implies that women are stupid and will vote for anyone
wearing a skirt.

That's like believing that all blacks will vote for Al Sharpton if he was on the ticket.

[sortie]

Originally Posted by IllTestYourGirls

last poll I heard 25% of former Clinton supporters were going to vote for McCain. This should drag another 5%

I seriously doubt the 5% increase.

People don't like being pandered. And that is all this is.

McCain could possibly win the election but it certainly won't be because of this choice.

[cherrylula]

She has a 4 month old baby?

Her poor kids, if she is VP, they will not have a mother.

Its enough she has like 5 kids, how the hell is she expecting to raise them and be their Mom when she is so busy with politics?

I love seeing a woman in a powerful career, but I don't see how she can physically spend that much time with each of her kids. Nannies I guess.

[tony286]

Originally Posted by sortie

And the simple fact that he chose her is a slap in the face of women.
They don't want to be chosen just because they are female.
They want to earn the respect of the position thru hard work.

By doing this McCain implies that women are stupid and will vote for anyone
wearing a skirt.

That's like believing that all blacks will vote for Al Sharpton if he was on the ticket.

well said, its an insult.

[profit princess]

mccain can kiss it goodbye

[potter]

Originally Posted by sortie

And the simple fact that he chose her is a slap in the face of women.
They don't want to be chosen just because they are female.
They want to earn the respect of the position thru hard work.

By doing this McCain implies that women are stupid and will vote for anyone
wearing a skirt.

That's like believing that all blacks will vote for Al Sharpton if he was on the ticket.

word.......

[mikesinner]

I think McCain knows he has lost so he just chose a vp that can give him handjobs on the campaign trail

[GetSCORECash]

"The fact that Palin is a mother of five who has a 4-month-old baby, a woman who is juggling work and family responsibilities, will speak to many women."

This is all that matters... The American public is Stupid and won't get pass this... She is a Mom, She is a working Mom, and thousands on working Moms relate to her.

Wait till the polsters, on Tuesday. You will see how much she helped out.

[tony286]

Originally Posted by SCORE-Cash

"The fact that Palin is a mother of five who has a 4-month-old baby, a woman who is juggling work and family responsibilities, will speak to many women."

This is all that matters... The American public is Stupid and won't get pass this... She is a Mom, She is a working Mom, and thousands on working Moms relate to her.

Wait till the polsters, on Tuesday. You will see how much she helped out.

But do they think she can run the country? They may relate but to protect them at night I dont think so.