Analysis: Kellyanne Conway accused Pelosi of sexism. It’s not the first time she’s used that card.
By Eugene Scott Eugene Scott Reporter covering identity politics for The Fix Email Bio Follow May 23 at 1:18 PM Presidential counselor Kellyanne Conway is one of the most powerful women in the Trump administration. In addition to having the president’s ear, she also goes to bat for him — especially when it comes to a topic that has long dogged Trump: sexism.
The latest example of this was flagged by my colleague Josh Dawsey. After Trump left a highly contentious meeting Wednesday with Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , Conway asked Pelosi if she wanted to respond to Trump’s comments.“Wow, that’s really pro-woman of you,” Conway replied.This is a go-to move for Conway, who’s cried sexism - where it isn’t - when she feels cornered or slighted. https://t.co/wfnNMWBCy7 https://t.co/ZP3Rf8JeU8Suggesting Sen.
“What’s wrong with the candidates that are already in there? What’s your objection to Kamala D. Harris running, Elizabeth Warren, Kirsten Gillibrand, these others who have already announced — Tulsi Gabbard, maybe?” she asked. “If he were a Republican running against them, they would immediately call him a sexist for running against these women in the Democratic field.
The Democratic candidates currently leading the polls are male and white. Conway suggests might say something about the biases of left-leaning voters. Last month, she suggested that there was “a problem” with liberal voters, asking reporters:
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