From the newly released Nixon tapes:
"“I noticed a couple of very attractive women, both of them Republicans, in the Legislature,” Nixon tells Bush. “I want you to be sure to emphasize to our people, God, let’s look for some ... . Understand, I don’t do it because I’m for women, but I’m doing it because I think maybe a woman might win someplace where a man might not ... . So have you got that in mind?”
“I’ll certainly keep it in mind,” Bush replies.
“Boy, they were good lookin’ and bright,” Nixon continues. And he had been informed, further, that “they’re two of the best members of the House.”
“Well, that’s terrific,” Bush says.""
THIS caught my attention. That a president sets Republican policy. This is not new. Republicans are not ones who really support women's rights.
The policy has stretched the past 30 years, and now we have Sarah Palin. You wonder if she was hand picked by the Republican committee. How does a small town mayor get noticed enough to become governor, then eighteen months becomes a candidate for Vice-president? OF course by her looks. And as long as she knew the talking points, that was enough right.
Maybe the Republicans need to stop following NIXON policy. If they did then maybe a smart ugly woman would help the party. But it seems the Republicans prefer crooks and liars. Of course, isn't that the definition of politician?
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