Congratulations to the Democrats in their successful primaries. Particularly noted -- the large number of women to win. Certainly I am in favor of more women holding office and believe it gives a more complete perspective. I can also understand the the mission of stopping Donald Trump might particularly resonate with women.
But may I be pardoned for having a more cynical view of why Democrats are choosing so many women as candidate. Because men have proven that they can't be trusted. The number of powerful men being accused of sexual (and physical) abuse is shocking. Many people we once admired and respected are turning out to have some appalling secrets. The difference is not partisan. Men of both parties and all across the political spectrum have been exposed. But is it to cynical to say that Democrats care more about abuse of power than Republicans? And it is not cynical to say that if you are attacking Trump for his extensive history of sexual harassment and assault, you do well to make sure your side is spotless.
Hence the large number of women. This is not to deny that powerful women and be abusive toward subordinates. Words like diva and prima donna make clear that women abusing power is a long established.* But at least if women are abusive bosses, we can be reasonably confident that their conduct will at least not be sexual.
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*Such terms are also unfair in implying that abusive behavior is a particularly female failing, which, of course it is not. More likely, the terms imply that alpha males are expected to be abusive, while alpha females who are abusive are being shockingly unfeminine.
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