Michele Bachmann is a presidential candidate and a Minnesota congresswoman. She is known for her success as a small business owner, a U.S. tax attorney, federal lawmaker, a wife, and mother. She has made her appearance known to the public due to her outspoken negativity towards the President of the United States, and her famous quote "Barack Obama is a one term President". Although the election is far away, Bachmann has managed to cause individuals to have a "change of heart" towards her vote, due to her controversial statements. Many have realized that Bachmann voices without actual facts; therefore, causing individuals’ to lack confidence in her campaign and see her as another Sarah Palin. Anyone who recalls Sarah Palin’s Death in March 2008 can tell you that she based some of her overall opinions on important topics off fabrications to boost her campaign (Makin). Michele Bachmann is unfit for the position she seeks for the President of the United States.
Although feminist are “tired” of pointing out that people have been sexiest in their treatment towards Michele Bachmann. The same feminist have noticed Bachmann caused most of the unfairness upon herself, due to her actions and her choice of words to the public. First and Foremost, Bachmann has criticized President Barack Obama on his lack of empathy for the American citizens; however, she has not managed to come up with a solution to help the struggling economy. Secondly, Bachmann tried defending the human papillomavirus and Gay Marriage comments on the "Tonight Show" with Jay Leno; however, it just showed viewers that she does not stand strong on her view points when under pressure. Furthermore, during political debates, Bachmann has been judged continuously on being a su...
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... to benefit her own detriment and make fun of devastating situations? What America needs and what Bachmann thinks America needs does not coincide, which is letting you know she is unfit for the job she seeks as President of the United States.
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hirley kept active in politics following her retirement by co-founding the National Political Congress of Black Women and serving as its founding in 1984 until1992.
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“…by attacking the gay and lesbian transgender movement, by attacking feminists and the right to abortion, the right to choose, by attacking immigrants…” Huerta explains that these “cultural wars” distract the general public from issues such as the wars in the Middle East and an economic recession, which happened around the same time she delivered her speech.
Warner, M. (2010). Why Sarah Palin’s Attack on Michelle Obama Makes no Sense. Retrieved from CBS New website: http://www.cbsnews.com/news
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...women has escalated to an all-time high. Hillary Clinton’s speech “Women’s Rights are Human Rights” targets this growing problem and by portraying a purpose, style and language, and different appeals to the audience effectively.
Kimmel, Michael S, Amy Aronson, and Michael S Kimmel. The Gendered Society Reader. New York: Oxford University Press, 2004.