Michele, what is the GOP doing to you?
Is Tim Pawlenty turning Michele Bachmann's health into political fodder? (click title to entry - thank you)
After news emerged that Michele Bachmann seeks occasional treatment for migraines, most candidates left the issue alone. Now Tim Pawlenty is implying it may limit her ability to serve.
Washington
The story of Rep. Michele Bachmann’s struggle with migraine headaches has elicited an outpouring of compassion, especially from other women – regardless of their politics – who face this challenge....
I mean honestly. If the men are going to insist you have health issues in their opinion, maybe all the candidates should be transparent and put their health records in full view of the electorate. It seems rather one sided that the woman in the field is the only one being held up to scrutiny. This is all confidential information anyway, between, patient and physician. At least that is what the GOP always claims is important, the sanctity of the patient - doctor relationship. So, like, what is the openness and hypocrisy about?
If the Republican candidates for President are scared of Rep. Bachmann actually getting the nomination, then they need to debate the issues and put all their cards on the table and let the people decide. Picking on Michele is not only bad sportsmanship it is sexist and underhanded. Everyone know the 'traditional stereotype' of women is one of 'monthly' disabilities to keep them from achieving their goals and job responsibilities. Certainly, Mr. Rove and Mr. Pawlenty are playing the 'monthly card,' now are they?
Michele Bachmann is 'the common sense' candidate. She runs on that premises and she never wavers from it. I have a problem with that 'idea' as governing is more complicated than common sense, but, hey I'm just a voter. I have a problem with the extremism of the Tea Party, Rep. Bachmann's chosen affiliation. Their views are under informed and too harsh. But, it was the RNC that brought the 'average' person into the party to water down the image of 'the country club' candidate. Now, it is inconvenient for the RNC to bring in these people as potential candidates other than House and Senate where they have to sign pledges!
The 'headache' issue is sexist. Plain and simple. I suggest the GOP get on with the task of nominating and getting on record for the issues. That is straight forward and no one should be victimized for pursuing that path.
If the Republican candidates for President are scared of Rep. Bachmann actually getting the nomination, then they need to debate the issues and put all their cards on the table and let the people decide. Picking on Michele is not only bad sportsmanship it is sexist and underhanded. Everyone know the 'traditional stereotype' of women is one of 'monthly' disabilities to keep them from achieving their goals and job responsibilities. Certainly, Mr. Rove and Mr. Pawlenty are playing the 'monthly card,' now are they?
Michele Bachmann is 'the common sense' candidate. She runs on that premises and she never wavers from it. I have a problem with that 'idea' as governing is more complicated than common sense, but, hey I'm just a voter. I have a problem with the extremism of the Tea Party, Rep. Bachmann's chosen affiliation. Their views are under informed and too harsh. But, it was the RNC that brought the 'average' person into the party to water down the image of 'the country club' candidate. Now, it is inconvenient for the RNC to bring in these people as potential candidates other than House and Senate where they have to sign pledges!
The 'headache' issue is sexist. Plain and simple. I suggest the GOP get on with the task of nominating and getting on record for the issues. That is straight forward and no one should be victimized for pursuing that path.
