In a feministic attempt to be hip, the Hillary Clinton campaign decided to do something “fun” and ask Democratic senators – all female of course – to hold up signs with their answers to questions about the Democratic presidential candidate front-runner. It’s sort of like, remember how Michelle Obama held a sign with the #bringbackourgirls in an effort to “fight back” at the terrorist group Boko Haram that kidnapped hundreds of girls from a Nigerian school? As if that would make any difference at all.
This entire exercise is sort of like that, only much lamer. Besides, what better way to relate to “ordinary women” than featuring a bunch of old, mostly white women who happen to be Democratic senators?
The photos and answers are actually kind of funny, but for a completely different reason. The fact that these women are so disillusioned with someone who has been found to be a habitual liar is absolutely mind-blowing. Take a look at some of the things they had to say. Since I am an “ordinary woman,” I took the liberty of answering them too.
What’s the one thing you wish people knew about Hillary’s time in the Senate?
Senator Barbara Boxer, California: “She fought for first responders”
My answer: She logged millions of miles on a plane. Oh wait, that’s when she was Secretary of State…hmmmm…she became a Yankee fan.
What’s it like to work with Hillary?
Senator Dianne Feinstein, California:"Hillary was incisive and determined. Compassionate. Qualified."
My answer: Fortunately, I’ve never had to experience such a thing.
Hillary Clinton in one word: Go.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire: Determined
My answer: Liar. Fraud. Unreliable. Untrustworthy. Disloyal. Pantsuits. Monica. I could go on….
Fill in the blank: “When women get ahead …”
Senator Tammy Baldwin, Wisconsin: “We all get ahead”
My answer: It’s because, as individuals, we have earned it.
What would a Republican president mean for women?
Senator Claire McCaskill, Missouri: “Worst News Ever” (she then goes on to say, “June Cleaver? Would people get that?”)
My answer: A better economy. For women with families, a better economy allows us to better provide for our families. For working women, a better economy provides more professional opportunities. For working mothers – a win-win situation – we can provide for our families and still thrive professionally. (Oh, and by the way, the fact that McCaskill even mentioned June Cleaver shows how out of touch she is. Surely she doesn’t think women only belong in the kitchen barefoot and pregnant.)
What’s one real way Hillary will make a difference as president?
Senator Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota: “Investing in Science & Life-Saving Research”
My answer: Investing in Planned Parenthood?
Try "Make pantsuits popular?"
Fill in the blank: Hillary will fight for:
Senator Debbie Stabenow, Michigan: “YOU”
Cheesy. My answer: No one. She only fights for herself. No one else. She didn’t even fight for the lives lost in Benghazi.
Women make excellent leaders because they:
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, New York: "They see the world differently."
My answer: They bring a set of different skills and qualities to the table and use them to their advantage.
What would it mean to have a woman in the Oval Office?
Senator Mazie Hirono, Hawaii: “Girls can be and do anything”
My answer: Girls can be and do anything already. It doesn’t matter if it’s a male or female in the Oval Office…what matters most is, “who can do the best job?”
Is America ready for a woman president?
Senator Barbara A. Mikulski, Maryland: “You Betcha!! & NOW”
My answer: America has always been ready for a woman president. We just haven’t found the right one. Something tells me these senators wouldn't vote for Fiorina if Sanders surprisingly won the nomination.
