2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: PPP: Hillary Won the SC Dem Candidate Forum [View all]pnwmom
(108,978 posts)how each of the candidates did and she said Hillary was "very controlled" -- the passive term.
It's very different to say someone IS controlled -- as if Hillary was having to control herself -- than to say someone is IN control -- i.e., in charge.
I think Rachel was pissed that Hillary wouldn't answer her VP question -- that Hillary decided to take control of the interview. So she unconsciously twisted this into Hillary being controlled.
But show me a female candidate who isn't always "controlled" and I'll show you a Michelle Bachman. A candidate without a chance. Hillary would never have risen as far as she has if she behaved like . . . Bernie Sanders, for example. As a woman, she always has to present herself as very calm and controlled. There is no other option.