A Warning for the "Clinton Voters for McCain"

For those out there who for some inexplicable reason think that it will be better to switch their vote from Clinton in the primaries to McCain in the general, here's another reason not to:



Note that while McCain may have a legitimate complaint in saying that he doesn't remember the vote and will have to look up the background on it (that is, maybe he had to oppose it for reasons other than this specific issue), that isn't what the reporter is asking. She asks if it's fair that some insurance companies cover Viagra and not birth control.

How hard is it to say "No, it's not fair" unless you're in the pocket of the big insurance companies? Not to mention the fact that he obviously doesn't recognize the tacit misogyny of the difference; namely that it's okay for old men to fuck around all they want, but women can't unless they want to risk an unwanted pregnancy.

If you were a supporter of Clinton, especially a female supporter, and are now supporting McCain, you may want to ask yourself if he's really on your side.

Comments

Cat Herself said…
The question is - who is on the side of the real people of our country? Who is out there who isn't being influenced by the highest bidder?
July 13, 2008 at 12:19 PM
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