Madeleine Albright Does Not Understand Why Women Want To Vote For Romney
Madeleine Albright is a hero to many women, and in the lead up to the coming election, the former Secretary of State is asking her fellow females why any of them would consider voting for Mitt Romney if they themselves aren’t getting a crack at sleeping in the White House.
As Madeleine Albright sees it, Romney’s policies are patently female-unfriendly, and recent, controversial remarks out of the GOP (most notably the stuff Todd Akin said about pregnancy not occurring after a “legitimate rape,” when science shows that rape pregnancy is more common because women have not planned for a rape like they have consensual sex) “in one form or another are in the Republican platform.”
Speaking to convention attendees, Albright addressed Akin’s remarks directly, saying comments of that caliber are not something she’s seen in her many years in politics. Albright fumed:
“It was appalling and disgusting … But if I may say so, the things that he said in one form or another are in the Republican platform. So [while Republicans are] saying he is a nutcase and they have to move away from him, they did not move away from their platform.”
“I’m not sure I’m going to state this exactly right … But I think there are some who believe they are actually protecting women, you know, and that it is better for women to be taken care of. I think women want to take care of themselves, and I think having a voice in how that is done is very important.”
Albright continued:
“And frankly, I don’t understand — I mean, I’m obviously a card-carrying Democrat — but I can’t understand why any woman would want to vote for Mitt Romney, except maybe Mrs. Romney.”
Do you believe that a Mitt Romney presidency would be as bad for women as Madeleine Albright does?
Tags : madeleine albright, madeleine albright mitt romney, Mitt Romney
Posted: September 4, 2012
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Sep 4, 2012
The same reason why someone voted for an old coot like you. Your family had all that money to get you in and no one can get you out except kicking the bucket.
Sep 4, 2012
Well nutts! I thought this was going to be a story about the old liberal Hag finally kicking the bucket!
Sep 4, 2012
It is so funny about her comments. People forgot to remember that she was she first women with her false statement when President Clinton was having sexy at the white House under the table. She came on National TV and stated that She believed that" Clinton without any questions that he never had a sex relationship with that women and all the GOP were lying. Well the fact proved her wrong. Let's see who abuses most the power with women. I recall the other V.P. and now he has a baby. I can say how smart women can vote for a Dem since the only wish they have is to keep you poor and depend on the government all your life.
Sep 4, 2012
Madeleine Albright and Harry Reid have something in common (besides both being Democrats.) They don't seem to understand anyone voting Republican. Madam Secretary, you're not in very good company. Harry Reid is a lying sychophant. I would hate to use such vitriol in describing someone of YOUR stature.
Sep 4, 2012
Both candidates are awful. Obama affirmed the Hyde Amendment and negotiated health insurance reform to mandate that women receiving even a PENNY in government assistance to buy medical insurance, not be eligible for abortion coverage in that policy. Outrageous. Plus, the expansion of the war in Afghanistan early in his term and the use of stealth bombings in Pakistan that have killed innocents. Yeah, really pro-women. Romney, of course, just as horrible. Republicans are fascist freaks around women's bodies and reproductive rights. The Republican party is down right terrifying. So, yes, Ms. Albright, Romney is an awful choice and I would never vote for him. But, so is your pal Obama. Vote Jill Stein, GREEN PARTY and stop playing into the tweedle dee and tweedle dumber less of two evil option. Free yourself!
Sep 4, 2012
What you thought of her as Secretary of State has nothing to do with this. I think she's correct. I can't imagine why any woman would vote for Romney. The GOP's platform is absolutely anti-female.
Sep 4, 2012
Madeleine Albright is one of my role models. She is intelligent, educated & independent which from my experience in life, scares the hell out of men! Go Madeleine & any other woman who feels she is just as capable as a man of taking care of herself & her children! I am 60 years old & have been single since I was 36 & not 1 man has offered to take care of me or my daughter who is 26 & very independent & in a relationship. He doesn't take care of her at all! So I am proud of the fact that I don't have to be a victim in life because I am a woman!
Sep 4, 2012
like Linda explained I'm dazzled that a person is able to get paid $4731 in a few weeks on the computer. did you see this webpage http://tinyurl.com/9723rav
Sep 5, 2012
it has everything to do with her being sec of state, how else would I know of her!
Sep 5, 2012
she doesn't have to be pretty, she's confident!
Sep 5, 2012
I'm shocked! A Jewish liberal votes for Obama!
Sep 5, 2012
Tea bagger party green party both suck
Sep 5, 2012
My brothers a dum ass Republican and he likes Madeleine Albrit,thats only good thing i every heard him say about any Dem. He hated Cliton so im sure he dont like Obama color thing. Other whys hes a teabagger.
Sep 5, 2012
Shes was a brite Secretary of state, most Republicans respect her. Hillery was tiped by her knowledge
Sep 5, 2012
Why would any man vote for Obama? I think many women will choose Romney over Obama, who is a liar and does not do what he promises. He doesn't even try.
Sep 5, 2012
There are a lot of things Maudlin Halfbright doesn't and never will understand about women, one being that they already have a mind of their own and excercise the right to use it freely, without outside influence and interference from her and her type.
Sep 5, 2012
I think we need to clean house and get rid of them all. They all suck in the government having all those lawyers fighting over our money we don't even get.They are all crooks. I cant stand any of the bums. They all are pervs. Look at the leader CLINTON raping a little girl under his desk and all dull didn't even mention that one huh not so bright now huh.
Sep 5, 2012
This country better wake up and fast when they take God out of the pictuer and then ask him to bless this mess. We are in big trouble here.
Oct 26, 2012
Did any of you see the recent post by a woman who got a small, inoffensive tattoo on her shoulder without first consulting her husband and her husband is mad at her? I could not believe the comments on this post from other men, all in support of the husband! American men apparently still consider their wives as chattels. Several said they would leave/divorce their wife if she got a tattoo without their permission. This is the kind of voter the GOP is pandering to – neanderthals!