To the women who watched or heard Palin's short speech right after her nomination...?

Question

First, I'll be upfront and honest. I'm an Obama supporter but I am very interested in the thoughts of women reading this.

When Palin made her statement of, "Hillary Clinton put about 18 million cracks in that glass ceiling. Well we're not done yet, and together we're going to shatter through!' (I'm paraphrasing)

...Were any women insulted by the statement? Whereas Hillary always campaigned as a qualified politician first who just happened to be a woman second - Palin's first statement on the national stage seemed very condescending to women (as I took it).

To me, all I heard was, 'Hey! Hillary didn't win, but don't worry! You can vote for me because I have the same anatomy as you!'

I don't mean that to be insulting, honest. But I am interested in what the female response was.

Answer 1

I listened to it, and she seemed pleasant and agreeable enough and said a lot of things that didn't have a ton of substance, and after about 5 minutes I thought, "she's a lightweight".  I had a more favorable opinion of her BEFORE listening to her speech.

Does she know anything about things that do not pertain to Alaska? Her speech did not convince me of this. This also reminds me of Bush trying to nominate his family's lawyer (Harriet Meiers) to the Supreme Court.

This might bring the evangelicals out, but around my office, the word was that McCain just handed Obama the election.  

Answer 2

Hey women! I'm a woman too!! Settle for me!!!

Psss, my 16 yr old daughter got knocked up, so Ill pretend it's mine.

look it up.

Answer 3

Dude, you think these things because you are a man.  For a woman to do well in politics, she must smack the critical condescending attitude head on.  I think, that's what she was doing.  I mean, the obvious public reaction was...'what? a woman?'

It was unexpected, whereas Hil has been on the Hill for quite a while:-).

Answer 4

I was not insulted.  She also praised Hillary as woman in politics have been doing for each other because it is the "ol boys club".  No one really cared for Pelosi but woman like Boxer and Allred supported her and praised her for becoming the Speaker of the House.

Hillary even praised Palin.  I am learning about her, deciphering truth from rumor and so far, I like her strong morals and core values.  But that is just me.  I liked Hillary for her "tough" attitude, but not really on her social issues.  But I think it is great for her to have gotten so far and a big credit to her, as she should have been the Democratic nominee.

Answer 5

No, you're way off, sorry.  As a woman, listening to her, I felt such pride.  I felt so proud to be a woman.  And her words actually did make me feel appreciative of Hillary.

Not at all insulted by her.  EMPOWERED.

:-)

Sarah Palin, you GO girl.  You make us PROUD.

Answer 6

I didn't see it that way at all.  In fact I think she complimented the women.

I think she was just trying to reach some unhappy Hillary supporters that refuse to vote for Obama.  That's all it was.

Why don't you just come over here and join us????  We'd love to have you!

Vote McCain/Palin 08'

Answer 7

Hillary never one let us forget she was a Woman looking for the Top job. Did you not hear any of her speeches? Come one now. She mentioned the Glass Ceiling more than once.  

Answer 8

Pretty much! Really I don't know what she was talking about...shattering it would be a woman as #1. Number 2 does not shatter...and hole at best.

Answer 9

Not an Obama or Palin fan.  I'm not offended by her remark about Hillary, although I'd rather have Hillary in the white house than Palin.  Saying that Hillary made 18 million cracks in that glass ceiling is saying she all but shattered through it and made it immeasurably easier for women coming after her.  It was a show of respect, but I don't think I have to have a woman in the white house unless she's a strong leader who represents my views.  I don't need a white man, a black man, a woman - none of that equals better leadership.  It's all about the issues.  I AM offended by Obama's remark that his grandmother was a "typical white woman".  I can't imagine the uproar if McCain called anyone a "typical black woman".  

I did look up about her pregancy and found gossip and a smear campaign along with a teacher who has come forward because she saw Palin during her pregnancy in an airport.  The baby having Down's Syndrome is very common when the mother is in her 40's.  Palin was 44.  None of the sites spreading this rumor are reputable.    

Answer 10

I'm considered an independent, a Green actually, so I already have a ticket to support, but I watch the speeches of all other parties and was very impressed by Obama's.

I also watched speech by Palin and was very impressed by her easy speaking style- but that was where it ended.

The more I learn about her, the more I find uncomfortable and even appalling.

I think it's plain that the Republicans ( I don't believe she was McCain's choice) believe that they can somehow capture those women who were disappointed with the failure of Hillary Clinton to capture the Dem candidacy.  No matter that Palin is anti-choice, against fair pay for women, disrespects religious differences and wants Christian creationism taught, has little scientific literacy and does little to remind McCain that he once was a leader on climate change policy . . .  she has a uterus and b***s!  Same difference . . .  puhlease!

Yes, i truly believe that they were looking at the spot with that angle, especially as Kay Bailey Hutchison suddenly popped up on the radar as well-  she's not as young and probably not very controllable tho'

Answer 11

yeah look up what a r****d blogger wrote about her. those r****d bloggers know so much more than us. this chick is a r****d blogger

Answer 12

I like Palin. I don't like Hillary. I guess that's just my conservatism shining through. I wasn't insulted because I never supported Hillary in the first place.  

Answer 13

She's a different breed of woman.  Let me tell you something.  I grew up in a place where people had their noses in the air so high, they would drown if it rained.  It's an attitude I could never relate to.  I was born a down home girl, and enjoyed animals, horses, and walking through woods, and playing in creeks.  

When I saw the realness of this gal, I jumped for joy.  She's a person I can relate to.  My husband and I were practically on the floor laughing when McCain was giving a short bio on her before he introduced her.

Then when she took the stage and started talking, I knew we had a real honest to goodness Patriot on the road to the White House.  

I don't really care for John McCain, never really did, but I admire his service to our Nation.  I'm voting the Republican ticket because I have hope that this "no-nonsense" pistol packin, moose hunting mama from Alaska is going to do right for us in Washingon.  She has influence and she just may be President one day.

By the way, I own six guns and love to shoot, and I'd go to the range with Sarah any day.  

Answer 14

It was an obvious play, made even more obvious when you consider the incredibly small percentage of men and women who aren't voting for Obama because he didn't pick Hillary.  But you are right, it is insulting to imply that you can take Hillary's place just because you're a woman.

The McCain campaign is probably going to put her through even more degrading speeches before it's through.