A contributor named Lisa (Posted: lisa December 8, 2007 11:29 PM ) doubts the veracity of my remarks concerning popular opposition to Hillary Clinton (which I referenced in my post on Bill Moyers' blog.)
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 others 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
What's unfortunate about some Hillary Supporters (HS), is that they'll routinely attribute criticism of Ms. Clinton to misogyny. What a slap in the face to all women in public affairs or women with alternative views on Ms. Clinton.
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.
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 explanation, one might ask - who is the bigot?
Similarly, for the gender-card-playing habits of HS who continue to stereotype reasons for male opposition to Ms. Clinton, one might ask - who is sexist?
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 others 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
What's unfortunate about some Hillary Supporters (HS), is that they'll routinely attribute criticism of Ms. Clinton to misogyny. What a slap in the face to all women in public affairs or women with alternative views on Ms. Clinton.
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.
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 explanation, one might ask - who is the bigot?
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