https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:28:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2494316 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 14:40:15 +0000 MoonMoon 2494316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: I definitely agree with you, I have no reason to believe HRC is more concerned with "women's issues" just because she's a woman. </p> <p>I perceive the issues more broadly too- which candidate would be more likely to send your children to war? To want to make children's college education more affordable? To stop corporate greed that would affect your family? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2494224 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 12:44:42 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2494224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Caitlyn Jenner thinks the best candidate for women is Trump. :shocked: </p> <p><a href="http://www.celebitchy.com/475518/caitlyn_jenner_donald_trump_would_be_very_good_for_womens_issues/" rel="nofollow">http://www.celebitchy.com/475518/caitlyn_jenner_donald_trump_would_be_very_good_for_womens_issues/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2491131 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 19:56:39 +0000 jedeve 2491131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's more a matter of who could get the job done. I don't see Bernie being able to work with congress well enough to get anything passed, no matter how great his ideas are. I think Clinton could, even though it wouldn't go as far as democrats would like. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2491113 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 19:46:30 +0000 lawbee11 2491113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: @winniebee: I thought so too! Glad y'all liked it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2490499 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:26:58 +0000 winniebee 2490499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: really interesting read! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2490465 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:19:39 +0000 snowjewelz 2490465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: wow, really interesting read from an interesting viewpoint! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2490373 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 13:42:55 +0000 yoursilverlining 2490373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think both would be excellent champions of women's and children's (and ultimately, family) rights. I think HRC has an excellent track record of advocating for women, children and the less fortunate generally. </p> <p>I don't think either has a hope in hell of getting the Republicans (congress and beyond) to stop attacking women's reproductive rights in every state and at the federal level, or to pass any sort of semi/paid or fully-paid leave. So, I'm not sure that either would make women's rights the forefront of their agenda, especially during a first term. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2490372 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 13:42:54 +0000 lawbee11 2490372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think either one would do a great job re: women's issues. I actually think Bernie might do slightly better. I'm as feminist as they come and I support Bernie (though I'd obviously vote for Hillary over Trump or Cruz). Women's issues are YUGE for me and I won't vote for anyone who would defund PP (among other things). </p> <p>I read this article the other day and found it interesting:<br /> <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kshama-sawant/bernie-vs-hillary-whats-a-feminist_b_9367996.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kshama-sawant/bernie-vs-hillary-whats-a-feminist_b_9367996.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2490355 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 13:35:50 +0000 mrsjd 2490355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll preface this with the fact I've been a longtime HRC supporter - voted for her in 2008 over President Obama. I think both she and Sanders are good advocates on women's issues. I do think that Secretary Clinton has a stronger track record on this issue and has spoken more consistently about making it a major part of her presidency. So while I think their plans are similar, she more likely to make it a priority. Senator Sanders has other priorities it seems to me outside looking in. I admire them both greatly. Beyond just family leave, safe and legal abortion and contraception rights are particularly important to me as a social issue and I think they both understand the constitutional right and how it should be enforced. Certainly both are head and shoulders above the Republican candidates. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2490348 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 13:33:07 +0000 winniebee 2490348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: oh man, I totally know what you mean that she will take a lot of heat for that sort of tone. I do like both candidates, and would be happy for either. But I support HRC right now. She is SO knowledgable about every single issue. So, so smart. Last night's debate I thought really showed that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2490336 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 13:25:11 +0000 Silva 2490336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: I am a Bernie supporter. I've voted for him and contributed to his campaign. I think he will work hard for human rights issues, and I consider parental leave and access to health care to be a part of that.</p> <p>I would love to have a woman president, but HRC isn't my top choice for that position. I will say that one area I think Bernie supporters have overlooked is the simple fact that HRC has obviously had to work her ass off in ways that Bernie never has or will to get to where they are. There was an SNL skit about one of the debates early on where HRC just looked at him and said "it must be nice to just yell all the time." It was a subtle point, and one that isn't given enough credit. I like to think that HRC would do some yelling too, but people already call her a witch and the b-word. Can you imagine what they would do if she actually got really fired up and pissed? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2490329 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 13:22:35 +0000 Adira 2490329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think they'd both be great on women's issues, but I think they both have higher things on their priority lists. Women issues might be slightly higher on Hillary's though.</p> <p>I think either one will be a great President though. It's nice to have two options that I'll be almost equally happy about! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2490290 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 13:01:06 +0000 winniebee 2490290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: that's a great point! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2490289 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 13:00:52 +0000 winniebee 2490289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: yup, you're probably right! But I also think there's the extra element that HRC will be good overall for "women's issues" since she would be the first female president and therefore set an example/ set a path for girls in this country. For that reason, even if they are equal on their platform, that tips the scale for me on women's issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2490277 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 12:55:26 +0000 Anagram 2490277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think what I'd really like is for both of those candidates to get some good PR and marketing on this issue, because it's not JUST paid maternity leave; it's paid FAMILY leave, and it benefits every single American, not just people who have children.</p> <p>Spouse has cancer and you need to take care of them? Paid family leave.</p> <p>Parents are aging and you need to take care of them? paid family leave</p> <p>Kid gets in a car wreck and you need to take care of them? Paid family leave</p> <p>Have a baby? Paid family leave.</p> <p>This isn't a women's issue--it's a human issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2490276 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 12:55:22 +0000 petitenoisette 2490276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel that they would both be strong voices on this issue. Whether or not they'd get anywhere is another story... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2490275 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 12:53:14 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2490275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bernie seems to be pro family and paid mat leave is right up his alley. I have faith in Hillary to push for this since she's the reason we had CHIP. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2490271 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 12:52:32 +0000 coopsmama 2490271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually thinks it's biased against Bernie (or any other man in his shoes) to think that just because HRC is a woman she would push those issues to the forefront more than he might. I haven't seen anything from her that makes me think she would, at any rate. </p> <p>(But I say this as a Republican who has followed both Democratic and Republican races and platforms closely.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2490265 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 12:50:01 +0000 Anagram 2490265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't think HRC had come out with a clear proposal for what she would do for "women's" issues. And Bernie has said he would push for 12 weeks paid leave.</p> <p>Having said that, I will vote for whichever of those two get the nominee. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2490261 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 12:48:21 +0000 MrsKoala 2490261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bernie is very for 12 weeks of paid maternity/family leave and it has been a major part of his platform. I think they are pretty much equal on women's issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/democrats-do-you-think-bernie-and-hrc-would-be-the-same-on-womens-issues#post-2490253 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 12:45:23 +0000 winniebee 2490253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you think Bernie and HRC would be equivalent on women's issues, once President? I think both are great on social issues but I can't help but think HRC would push women's rights (including paid maternity leave) to the forefront of her agenda.</p> <p>Thoughts? </p>