In an enlightening chat on the “On with Kara Swisher” podcast, none other than the former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, came to the defense of Vice President Kamala Harris. The bone of contention? An alleged “double standard” that Harris is subject to by voters and the media. The issue at hand is the expectation for Harris to continually elucidate her policy positions.
This spirited defense from Clinton comes in the wake of Harris’s much-anticipated unveiling of her policy platform. A release that had been kept under wraps for weeks while she skillfully sidestepped media scrutiny. Clinton was adamant in her stance that Harris should not be obligated to perpetually clarify her positions. She underscored the fact that Harris has already made her policies available for public perusal on her campaign website. “She does not have to do it, Kara. I’m going to just cut to the chase,” Clinton declared.
“She’s put out policies on her campaign website. Anybody who’s genuinely interested can go and read about them.” Clinton lauded Harris not only for having abstract ideas but actual plans. However, critics have been quick to highlight that Harris’s platform is wanting in specific details in crucial areas.
Former politician @HillaryClinton: "It’s a double standard" to ask Kamala Harris about her policies pic.twitter.com/U1lQoN3rTE
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) September 18, 2024
Clinton associated this scrutiny of Harris with a larger gender issue. She implied that voters, particularly white women, grapple with accepting a woman at the helm as president and commander in chief. “I think it’s, um, you know, it’s a double standard,” Clinton opined, stating that voters are still in the process of “getting to know” Harris and wrestling with their own prejudices about a female leader.
This isn’t the first time Clinton has spoken up about what she perceives as sexism in politics. Having navigated her own hurdles as a woman vying for the presidency, she views Harris’s experience as part and parcel of the ongoing struggles women leaders face.
Yet, Clinton’s defense of Harris has ignited debates. Some argue that all candidates, irrespective of gender, should be subject to rigorous questions about their policies. Others concur with Clinton’s stance that Harris is being assessed more stringently than her male peers.
As Harris’s campaign forges ahead, the dialogue around gender in politics will undoubtedly remain a focal point. This conversation becomes even more crucial as the nation steers towards the impending election. Do you have thoughts on this matter? Feel free to share your opinions in the comment section below.
Source: Steadfast Nation
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