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kelly1mm

(5,218 posts)
3. I assume this is alluding to the belief that VP Harris lost because of misogyny. If so isn't the logical choice to NOT
Mon Nov 18, 2024, 10:58 AM
Nov 18

nominate women for the presidency? Yet we continue to do so. Perhaps I am still just struggling with that 'fact'. That is it a mistake to nominate a woman for president.

CousinIT

(10,228 posts)
4. Just IMO we need to make misogyny grossly unacceptable.
Mon Nov 18, 2024, 11:08 AM
Nov 18

Socially and legally.

The problem isn't nominating women. The problem is the misogyny. Fight that with a vengeance.

Women do have the power (4B) - why they refuse to wield it is beyond me.

Bettie

(17,125 posts)
5. And we probably will never nominate another woman again
Mon Nov 18, 2024, 11:15 AM
Nov 18

or anyone who isn't white, straight, and Christian.

And campaigns will center those straight white religious men who will never vote for Democrats, while ignoring the rest of the population.

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