Why is it sexist when men interrupt Kamala Harris, but not Betsy DeVos?

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After Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., was interrupted not once, but twice, by male colleagues in a short succession of days, liberals leapt at the opportunity to champion her #persistence in the face of alleged sexism.

Even the mainstream media slyly hopped on the bandwagon, subtly betraying an unspoken sympathy. "Once again, senators cut off Harris as she rails on Sessions," a CNNheadline declared. The Hill wrote, "Kamala Harris questioning cut off for second week in a row". People Magazine headlined its story on the dustup, "Sen. Kamala Harris Fires Back After She's Repeatedly Interrupted by Male Colleagues During Sessions Testimony." Harris even earned a Twitter Moment titled, "Male colleague interrupts Kamala Harris at Sessions' hearing."

 

But where were those headlines for Betsy DeVos?

The education secretary was interrupted repeatedly by men during her confirmation hearing, and on occasions since, but the Left has celebrated those interruptions, not denounced them.

Here's what I wrote about this glaring hypocrisy back in February:

Consider the way in which three different male late night television hosts ruthlessly mocked an out of context soundbite of DeVos discussing guns in schools, laughing smugly at her implied stupidity. The clip itself was only made possible by Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., cutting her off as she elaborated on an entirely valid point about the importance of deferring to state and local governments.
Powerful male television hosts cherry-picking a clip in which a male senator cut off a female presidential nominee, inviting the country to laugh at her supposed lack of intelligence? Let's be honest: this is a clearcut embodiment of the Left's definition of sexism.
Remember when Bernie Sanders interrupted Hillary Clinton in a debate last year? Liberal websites from Mic to Vox immediately pounced on his behavior. If it's sexist to interrupt women, it's not just sexist to interrupt liberal women.

Just last week, liberals celebrated clips of Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., interrupting DeVos. The Hill headlined its coverage, "Sparks fly between DeVos, Dem on private school protections for LGBT students". Sen. Sanders himself interrupted DeVos during her January hearing in another moment that was celebrated by the Left. Here's a video from that same hearing of Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., repeatedly interrupting DeVos as well.

If it is sexist for men to cut off women, it is sexist for men to cut off women.

That the mainstream media eagerly covered interruptions of Harris, yet never attempted to do the same for DeVos should tell you from whom people sitting in coastal newsrooms take their cues. Worse, the Left's impulse to cry sexism over interruptions of Harris but not DeVos means either those complaints are examples of insincere opportunism or that so-called feminists do not care about conservative women. The truth is probably a combination of both.

If feminism is to be taken seriously as a vehicle for fighting sexism, the movement must demonstrate it is actually interested in doing so, even and especially when the direct beneficiary of its efforts will be a conservative women.

Emily Jashinsky is a commentary writer for the Washington Examiner

 

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10 minutes ago, Auburn85 said:

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Apples and oranges. One was a nominee-- nominees are often interrupted by Senators with limited time to answer questions. The other was a fellow Senator treated rudely by a colleague one of which wasn't even on the committee!

[AUFAN78 3,780]

Harris was grandstanding. I have no problem with her admonishment. Like most Americans, I wanted to hear the gentleman's answers. She aimed to deprive us of that right.  

The hypocrisy should surprise no one other than a partisan hack.

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[TexasTiger 11,600]

35 minutes ago, AUFAN78 said:

Harris was grandstanding. I have no problem with her admonishment. Like most Americans, I wanted to hear the gentleman's answers. She aimed to deprive us of that right.  

The hypocrisy should surprise no one other than a partisan hack.

In other words, you and your ilk found her "uppity."

[AUFAN78 3,780]

1 minute ago, TexasTiger said:

In other words, you and your ilk found her "uppity."

Partisan response far from the truth. Strike one.

[TexasTiger 11,600]

2 minutes ago, AUFAN78 said:

Partisan response far from the truth. Strike one.

Exactly on point-- "Grandstanding"? Asking relevant questions? You and your ilk wanted to put her in her "place."

[AUFAN78 3,780]

2 minutes ago, TexasTiger said:

Exactly on point-- "Grandstanding"? Asking relevant questions? You and your ilk wanted to put her in her "place."

I personally had no problem with her or anyone asking relevant questions. I would have, like most Americans, expected her to allow an answer. It appeared to many that was not her intent. You disagree?

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9 minutes ago, AUFAN78 said:

I personally had no problem with her or anyone asking relevant questions. I would have, like most Americans, expected her to allow an answer. It appeared to many that was not her intent. You disagree?

Some senate witnesses want to control the process, give rambling answers to run out the clock on a tough questioner. Her job was to not have that. She was direct, in control, professional but not rude.

[AUFAN78 3,780]

Just now, TexasTiger said:

Some senate witnesses want to control the process, give rambling answers to run out the clock on a tough questioner. Her job was to not have that. She was direct, in control, professional but not rude.

We disagree. 

[TexasTiger 11,600]

1 minute ago, AUFAN78 said:

We disagree. 

No doubt. You're an apologist for this administration. 

"After the exchange, Harris tweeted: “It was a simple question. Can Sessions point to the policy, in writing, that allows him to not answer a whole host of our questions today.”

Sessions was spinning BS. You're good with that. It's her job to call him on it. Too bad more of her peers aren't doing their jobs.

[AUFAN78 3,780]

Just now, TexasTiger said:

No doubt. You're an apologist for this administration. 

"After the exchange, Harris tweeted: “It was a simple question. Can Sessions point to the policy, in writing, that allows him to not answer a whole host of our questions today.”

Sessions was spinning BS. You're good with that. It's her job to call him on it. Too bad more of her peers aren't doing their jobs.

I am guilty of wanting answers. Strike two. 

[TexasTiger 11,600]

7 minutes ago, AUFAN78 said:

I am guilty of wanting answers. Strike two. 

Apparently not because he avoided the question and you cheered him on.

[TexasTiger 11,600]

You don't even understand what she was asking.

[AUFAN78 3,780]

15 minutes ago, TexasTiger said:

Apparently not because he avoided the question and you cheered him on.

LOL. Had it not been for others he would not have been allowed to answer. I have no problem with their interjection. Not sure cheering is correct although I eagerly awaited an answer.  

[AUFAN78 3,780]

15 minutes ago, TexasTiger said:

You don't even understand what she was asking.

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Just now, AUFAN78 said:

LOL. Had it not been for others he would not have been allowed to answer. I have no problem with their interjection. Not sure cheering is correct although I eagerly awaited an answer.  

He never answered. You don't even understand the question.

[TexasTiger 11,600]

30 minutes ago, AUFAN78 said:

I am guilty of wanting answers. Strike two. 

Your guilty of being a mindless partisan and I'm guilty of wasting time trying to reason with you. 

[AUFAN78 3,780]

 

 

9 minutes ago, TexasTiger said:

He never answered. You don't even understand the question.

 

[AUFAN78 3,780]

10 minutes ago, TexasTiger said:

Your guilty of being a mindless partisan and I'm guilty of wasting time trying to reason with you. 

You once again been caught in a lie. I'm shocked.

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19 minutes ago, TexasTiger said:

Your guilty of being a mindless partisan and I'm guilty of wasting time trying to reason with you. 

 

9 minutes ago, AUFAN78 said:

 

 

 

And hard to believe given all of the real problems we have, this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[TexasTiger 11,600]

7 minutes ago, AUFAN78 said:

You once again been caught in a lie. I'm shocked.

Once again you're too stupid to even know the question he NEVER answered. If  I ask you A and you insist on answering B,  you haven't answered the question.

[AUFAN78 3,780]

2 minutes ago, TexasTiger said:

Once again you're too stupid to even know the question he NEVER answered. If  I ask you A and you insist on answering B,  you haven't answered the question.

Tex, that you are clueless is really not my problem. You should loosen your skirt.

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2 minutes ago, AUFAN78 said:

Tex, that you are clueless is really not my problem. You should loosen your skirt.

Given your demonstrated inability to understand the most basic concepts, I'll help you. You still won't get it, but oh well.

 

 

Kamala Harris @KamalaHarris

 

It was a simple question. Can Sessions point to the policy, in writing, that allows him to not answer a whole host of our questions today.3:56 PM · Jun 13, 2017

 

He could not, but did his best to change the subject and run out the clock.

 

[AUFAN78 3,780]

2 minutes ago, TexasTiger said:

Given your demonstrated inability to understand the most basic concepts, I'll help you. You still won't get it, but oh well.

 

 

Kamala Harris @KamalaHarris

 

It was a simple question. Can Sessions point to the policy, in writing, that allows him to not answer a whole host of our questions today.3:56 PM · Jun 13, 2017

 

He could not, but did his best to change the subject and run out the clock.

 

I had no problem with his "Executive Privilege" response. Apparently you did. Again, not my problem.