Media Sexism Doomed Hillary's 2008 Bid

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Let it be known that I am no fan of Hillary Clinton. I noticed at the time of the 08 primaries that the media, as well as much of the Dem party, exhibited sexism toward Hillary. Undoubtedly, this was because she was a very viable and qualified candidate, and the media and Dem's wanted Obama (you can guess the reason why). It was despicable what was done to her. I was a Dem up to that point and now I call myself an Independent. I will be voting Rep this time around just as I did 4 years ago. Romney is hands down more qualified for the job. I live in Mass and know firsthand that Romney delivers. I hope everyone votes for him. As I said, I know his capabilities first hand. Also, just look up the astounding job he did in saving the Winter Olympics. That example in and of itself will show you the amazing team of people he can pull together to get the job done, and get it done with great results.

JackRussell of MA 12:33PM October 04, 2012

Because of this media bias women and women's groups should actively seek to reduce corporate media's influence. You do this by teaching people how to cut the cable cord and watch only the shows they actually want on the internet. When you subscribe to even basic cable you subsidize MSNBC and other sexist content even though you don't want it or watch it. Women can save a lot of money, still get their non sexist shows and stop subsidizing media sexism by cutting the cable cord.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/homegarden/2015989068_compute25.html

Bes of WA 11:02AM January 25, 2012

This is real sad, because people do not think about how this affects young women in America who have their cranial system jutted to full gear.
I was voted Most Popular in high school, I love people. I am outgoing, I'll ask you about your sick grandma you told me about, I know what foods you like: I am that girl. I have had a normal life as a girl, I am best friends with my father, and actually, my mother left me when younger, so it is extremely easy for me to have and hold long term friendships with boys to men in my life, and extremely hard to hold friendshops with women. And I'll just say it: Guys like me. All assumptions you can make from that statement are likely true in my relation with men in life. I have many girlfriends I have connected with in life, mostly highly intelligent women from community colleges to ivy leaguers. Prominent artists to WNBA stars. I find myself as an accurate representative of the career women. I do not discriminate against other choices, I am a feminist, therefore support men's rights and both genders who stay home to raise their children.
Due to sexism, I am trying to, every single day, stay out of society. I refrain from turning on my television, which is plagued with sexist talking heads, tv shows, and advertisements sandwiched between them. At this point, I read reviews on television shows before I watch them. I am a great lover of all this Sci-Fi, yet have discontinued to watvch Sci-Fi shows due to such ridiculously blatant sexism in recent Sci-Fi. For year 2009 I took the new television from my apartment due to throwing up over the sexism I witnessed in Hillary Clinton's campaign. Whenever I have dated men, our friendships we had before our dating life are replaced by these odd power struggles and gaslighting and complexes, I even had one man show me how much stronger his body was than mine by wrestling me into a fetal position. What spurred his doing this was my telling him I won a weightlifting contest and I was childishly excited about it. He called me "mariposa" because I am such a feminine persona. He is a big time athlete to this day. I have never held a dating-relationship that did not possess the guy trying to "conquer" and "overpower" me somehow. Dr Laura said the other day that "women are not conditioned for physical aggression and kinsethetic activity of dominance" but I would actually call her out on that, I think in regular life, women have much more instances in which they have to physically defend themselves in some respect, and Especially in war, all women must defend themselves even more! I would say women must be more combative than men because of this, and that women slack on their physicality. i think guns are a women's instrument, not a mans.
I have resolved to not date. As a 25 year old woman, I have now spent three years refusing dates and advances, and am an artist so I can stay in my apt most hours of the week, away from society. I am the happiest I have been in my life.

Stranger of KS 8:39AM January 14, 2012

Finally! Many formerly loyal Democrats were verbally abused as "racists" for pointing out the facts, with women for Clinton being especially targeted. I almost gagged while watching the "Kennedy women" demean the rest of their gender by telling us "It's ok" to vote for a man, as if we need or want their approval, and can not think on our own. So called "progressives" like this have not shown any remorse for behavior that is as conservative as any Republican when it comes to respect for women. Illinois NOW did not endorse Obama because his voting record as state Senator clearly showed his pattern of voting that failed to support legislation that would have been good for Illinois women. I wonder when the media will ever report this.

former Illinois Dem. of IL 1:18PM December 27, 2011

I have not watched Chris Matthews since 2008 and MSNBC rarely graces the TV screen in our home. It is an outrage that these so-called media people can spew their political ideology on their viewers under the guise of reporting the news....MSNBC was pretty much a media outlet for the Obama campaign and the FEC should have demanded he report it as a campaign in-kind contribution.

pcmoore28 of FL 2:07PM December 26, 2011

I just attempted to google this story by typing in sexism Hillary Clinton, all the stories were from 3 and 4 years ago, this article was nowhere to be found.
very strange.

Alessandro Machi of CA 6:15AM December 26, 2011

Now add FAMOUS and POWERFUL women were also against Hillary Clinton as well. Nancy Pelosi, Oprah Winfrey, Arianna Huffington, Maria Shriver, Donna Brazile (D.B. was more crazy than powerful, but just as effective) were all against Hillary Clinton when remaining neutral until the democratic voters had decided would have been the fair and honorable thing to do.
Then factor in the network of 400 bloggers who were for Barack Obama and against Hillary Clinton while portending to be unbiased journalist bloggers.
Then factor in Move on dot org and their possibly helping Barack Obama in the caucus contests even though MOVE on was founded to protect democrats from republican witch hunts.
Then factor in that Michigan and Florida democratic primary votes (Hillary Clinton strongholds) did not count because they moved their dates forward, yet Illinois, a very heavy Obama support state, moved their primary date up from the end of March to the very beginning of February, and of course their primary votes counted.
And, North Carolina, also favoring Obama, was bonused an extra 28 delegates FOR NOT moving forward their primary date.
Even Tim Russert, while alive, showed a heavy Obama preference, as did Keith blabberon.
Factor all that in, and HIllary Clinton STILL got 50% of the democratic party popular vote, AND, actually won MORE democratic primary delegates than Obama did.
Obama only won because of the caucus contests which DID NOT accurately represent the WILL of the democratic voters in those states as proved by the polls taken just before the democratic caucus contests.
Democratic Caucus polling was stopped when it became obvious that Obama was beating the caucus poll results by anywhere from 10% to 35% in each and every caucus.

Alessandro Machi of CA 1:50AM December 26, 2011

It was not racism - it was sexism - if it were a black woman she still would have been driven out! As if being a woman were not historic enough.
All you need do is look back at how the vote was won- first blacks then women!
If it were not sexism plain and simple then why are all the other women running also poorly treated as weel? You forget what they did to Palin? Then in 2010 what they di to every conservative woman running including the moderates? Gimme a break- we are 90th in the world when it comes to women in leadership positions. Even Afghanistan and Iraq have more per capita!
What amazes me is that we are just now discussing it! Racism is openly discussed even or especially when none exists but bring up sexism and it is immediately rejected! That is sexism in of itself. We are a backwards sexist country and we should be ashamed- very ashamed!

BJ-The Majority United of NJ 10:11PM December 25, 2011

Chris Matthews,is full of resentment,probably a woman hater.I think our country would be well on its way to recovery,if Hillary had been in the position she really won.Just maybe she will run again this time,I think people have woke up.

Wilma of HI 10:54PM December 24, 2011

I think Chris Matthews proved what a big mouth he has,far more than intelligence.He looks like he is going to drool any minute.He is so afraid he will not get his word across that he is foaming at the mouth.Everyone knows Hillary would have been the one to bring out country out of this mess.Not someone that is still learning what is going on,and don't know what to do about it.I think Hillary should run again,just maybe people have come to their senses,and know we need someone experienced.
Hawaii

Wilma of HI 10:50PM December 24, 2011