Some voters say sexism less offensive than racism

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (CNN) -- The simple fact that either Hillary Clinton, a white woman, or Barack Obama, a black man, will likely be the Democratic nominee for president is fueling a nationwide debate about how sexism and racism may shape this campaign.

At a tea party with members of Columbus, Ohio's Junior League we posed the question: Is overt sexism more acceptable than overt racism?

Voter Babette Feibel told us, "Sexism of the nature Hillary Clinton is experiencing has been around as kind of an acceptable joke for years. As far as racism, it's definitely not politically correct or acceptable."

Hillary Clinton has had to deal with plenty. At a rally, hecklers yelled to her to iron their shirts. Radio host Rush Limbaugh told listeners, "Will this country want to actually watch a woman get older before their eyes on a daily basis?"

Some voters say sexism less offensive than racism - CNN.com

 

[Peter Parka]

Don't know how things are over there but here women politicians don't get laughed at or dismissed because of their sex. Maggie Thatcher kind of squashed that one, lol! Since her we've had some great and heavyweight women politicians, Mo Mowlam was one of the greatest politicians ever as far as I'm concerned with how well she sorted out Northern Ireland. I think it's a shame if the USA let sexism get in the way of politics still. Makes you kind of hope Hilary does get in if it can have the same effect as Maggie Thatcher in this regard. That said, I wouldn't wish Maggie Thatcher on my worst enemy!