The distrust and polarizing features of Ms. Clinton's candidacy I mention in that post, are not only consistent with my own views (and those of a camp referred to these days as "A.B.H." (Anyone But Hillary) they are also supported by some non-partisan research. This report from USA Today and Gallup may help commentators like Lisa see the pervasiveness of Ms. Clinton's baggage.
http://www.gallup.com/poll/102907/What-Behind-AntiHillary-Sentiment.aspx#2
Note how analyst Jeffrey M. Jones asserts in his subtitle, reasons for Ms. Clinton's negatives...
"Basic dislike, policy disagreements, character concerns commonly mentioned"
Jones also contends that...
"...few candidates have ever begun the campaign with such polarized ratings."
Want more? Consider this Harris Poll:
http://www.harrisinteractive.com/harris_poll/index.asp?PID=744
So, while I don't care to admit that the Green Bay Packers were trounced yesterday by the Chicago Bears, my wishing it wasn't the case won't change the facts.
What's most unfortunate about some Hillary Supporters (HS), is that they'll routinely attribute criticism of Ms. Clinton to misogyny. What a sad slap in the face to all women in public affairs.
Millions of men like me will vote for a female presidential candidate who shares our views - but unfortunately, Margaret Thatcher (who can't run here due to her birthplace) or the late Jean Kirkpatrick (who can't run for obvious reasons) - plus many other accomplished women are not available in this race. Are there some Neanderthal American men among us? Of course, but not a plurality.
Yet, some HS maintain that American men will only support women if we don't feel "threatened" by them and by extension women we do admire are sycophants - shrinking violets in need of male pollen.
Sadly, this invective is delivered by the same people who can't fathom how an African-American like Justice Clarence Thomas holds beliefs at odds with their own - so what do they allege? He's behaving as an Uncle Tom. After hearing that sort of thing, ask yourself - who is the bigot?
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