In Politics, What Makes a Sexist?

Question

I have been reportedly attacked on here by conservatives who accuse me of being "sexist" because I do not like Sarah Palin; that seems sexist to me, because it operates on the only assumption that her s*x is why I vote against her.

I voted for Hillary in the primaries because she supports the rights of women and other marginalized groups (racial minorities, religious minorities, etc.). Sarah, I feel, stands opposed to those rights.

Why am I hearing the word "sexist" used so much? Is it merely a political ploy, or a legitimate argument? And how do you establish between critiquing a politician's acts and slandering them because of misogynistic bias?

Answer 1

Same thing the Obama supporters have been saying.........if you don't like Obama you are racist.

Answer 2

You're not sexist.  Sexist is these fools voting for McCain/Palin because she IS a woman or because she IS a good looking woman!