The results are unseemly even in the aggregate, although a little bit of that has to do with how the poll was worded. No option for for “businesswoman” or “writer” but an option for “homemaker”?
About a third of Americans think the best job for Palin is homemaker (32 percent), while nearly one in five see her as a television talk show host (17 percent). Vice president of the United States comes in third (14 percent), followed closely by college professor (10 percent), with president coming last (6 percent).
But it’s the crosstabs that are really damning:
13. What do you think is the best job for Sarah Palin now that she has resigned as governor of Alaska?
SCALE: 1. President of the United States 2. Vice-President of the United States 3. Television Talk Show Host 4. College Professor 5. Homemaker 6. (Other) 7. (Don’t know)
President VP Talk show host College Professor Homemaker Other (DK) 21-22 Jul 09 6% 14 17 10 32 13 8 Democrats 2% 4 21 12 45 10 6 Republicans 12% 27 14 7 18 12 10 Independents 4% 11 15 8 24 21 8
Less than one-fifth of the notoriously “traditional” and “heteronormative” right would like to see Palin as a homemaker. More than double want to see her hold the Presidency or the Vice Presidency. That’s obviously the side of the political spectrum that has problems with women.
Tyra Banks publicly applauded the Johnstons for helping to turn the Palin family into a tabloid freak show. Chris Matthews called Palin a “mail order bride” and questioned whether she can read. And that was after an election in which the left launched sexist attack after sexist attack, from obsessing about Palin’s wardrobe to sneering at her for being “shrill” to bragging about their literal, clinical pathological hatred.
Now, having attacked Palin’s children until she left political office, they want the satisfaction of firmly putting that woman in her place. Apparently the unseemly little thrill they were getting out of alternatively leering at and verbally demeaning Carrie Prejean has worn off. Behold, your moral and intellectual betters.
References and previously after the jump…
References:
* FOX News Poll: 60 Percent Disapprove of Congress [Fox News]
* Fox News poll: Plurality thinks best job for Palin would be … homemaker? [Hot Air]
* Tyra Banks: Let’s applaud the Johnstons for talking trash about the Palins for free [Hot Air]
* Matthews: Palin like a “mail-order bride” [Hot Air]
* VIDEO: Matthews: Can Palin read? [Politico]
* AP Headline: “Palin Adds To Wardrobe Before Reno Campaign Stop” [MR]
* CNN Spends Evening Searching For Democrat Who Can Explain Why Anti-Palin Smears Don’t Reek Of Sexism. Fails. (Plus: Guess When “Shrill” Used To Be Sexist) [MR]
* Time For Another “Liberals Bragging About Their Pathological Hatred For Palin” Post [MR]
* Charming GOTV Videos: Commercial Icon Repeatedly Slams Palin Into The Ground (Plus: Severe PDS In San Fran Preventing Yuppies From Indulging In Effete Wine) [MR]
* Miss California Smear Site: We’re Posting Prejean’s Teenage Topless Pics Because Of Her Views (UPDATED: Prejean Losing Her Crown Monday?) [MR]
* Axelrod “jokes”: Miss California’s a dog or something [Hot Air]
Previously:
* No, Of Course Palin’s Political Career Isn’t Over
* Meet Jeri Thompson, the Powerful Republican Consultant That Grassroots Liberals Will Be Attacking As A Bimbo
* The Sexism Scandal You’re Not Hearing About: Democratic Representative Resigns After Being Called A Whore… By Another Democrat
