2) likewise, will the Obama supporters continue their ridiculous line of arguement that sexism hasn't played a significant role in this campaign?
There is no likewise and this shouldn't be put up as some sort of quid pro quo for Hillary supporters to support the winner of this process and the democratic nominee. My opposition to Hillary from the very start was simple - she voted for the War. Period. My opposition to Edwards was the same. I don't believe or agree with the premise that either gender or race has played a significant role in this campaign.
In fact, my excitement about the campaign, what all of us can take great pride and hope in, the reason why so many of us were so overwhelmed by the sight of that first one-on-one debate was that we as a Democratic Party but aside issues of Race and Gender and fell behind and worked our asses off for two exceptional candidates. Period.
"I don't believe or agree with the premise that either gender or race has played a significant role in this campaign. "
i guess we've been watching different campaigns. i think it's obvious that both race and gender played huge roles. (and race will play a huge role in the GE.) but kudos for evenhanded treatment.
but i think you are very wrong about the 'quid pro quo." if Obama doesn't acknowledge the sexism clinton faced, he'll have a hard time getting her supporters to come over. but i think he will acknowledge it.
I guess it depends on your definition of significant. One of the most encouraging numbers I've seen recently was that in West Virginia even when getting trounced, Obama received more votes than John McCain. Turnout has been tremendous and the forces who wish to see our Presidential choices not decided on Race or Gender have overwhelmed the forces who do.
When race was pushed forward as an issue, Obama reacted forcefully and eloquently against it. That speech played a huge role in securing him the nomination. Among the many faults and misplays of Clinton's campaign, perhaps her decision not to address the role of Gender bias in our society should be added to the list.
