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Tuesday, September 9, 2008 12:00 AM

The dominatrix

Sarah Palin is trying to seduce independent voters. But she comes across like a whip-wielding mistress who wants to discipline a naughty America.
By Gary Kamiya

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  • Monday, September 8, 2008 07:49 PM

    @ fetboy

    The point is not whether or not Kamiya is right about the response of some conservative men to Palin. I would even wager that some progressive men have the same fantasies. The problem is that this is the absolutely wrong article for Salon and it is unabashedly sexist towards women who seek public office.

    For months, Joan Walsh pointed out -- mostly correctly -- sexism directed at Hillary Clinton. It is utterly hypocritical to now run this article.

    Moreover, it can only hurt the candidate that you claim you want to see elected. Do you want to be amused at the expense of votes lost in Obama's column?

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