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I don't think I'm the only one who finds it incredibly condescending for Ms. Traister to reduce my support for Barack Obama (or dislike of Hillary Clinton) as a male to some deep-seated or subconcious sexism. Is it not possible that I don't like her because she represents a continuation of the divisive politics that have proven so destructive to the national polity over the last 20 years? Or her belated opposition to the war in Iraq? Or that I am repulsed by her campaign tactics, or sense of entitlement? Or even perhaps that I find her newfound progressivism suspect, given her husband's presidency, and the Clinton's longtime association with the DLC?
Now, while it is clear that there is certainly sexism (as well as racism) alive and well in our society today, it is unfair to impute this sentiment to male Obama supporters generally. Like many women I know, many men just dislike her on her own merits.
