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The GOP Glass Ceiling
The GOP talking point du jour is about the Dems’ problem with women voters. Since Senator Hillary Clinton was not chosen to be on the ticket, the Dems have imposed a “ glass ceiling ,” they say. The usual tools on the Right and the Hillary Bitter Enders have picked up this ball and are running with it. So let’s look at some numbers. Eight women currently are ...
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The GOP Glass Ceiling
Lawyers, Guns and Money — I suppose the latest Kristol/PUMA meme is so obviously disingenuous it's barely worth responding to, but for the record.

Who knew Kristol was such a feminist?
Political Animal — ... any interest in gender equality before, but I'm sure that's just a coincidence. Second, given Kristol's new-found interest in feminism, I'm sure he'll devote another column soon to decrying Republicans' aversion to promoting women into positions of political power. And third, James Joyner ...

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