Reply #98: It's no wonder that Rush and the boys are enjoying the sight of us accusing

[pampango]

each other of racism and misogyny. In the past we have largely saved such accusations for the Repubs.

They will have plenty of ammunition now the next time we accuse a Repub of racism or misogyny. It won't mean they aren't guilty of it, but it will be easier for them to do a spin job on it by pointing out that Democrats are always accusing someone of racism or misogyny, even fellow Democrats.

Look, are there some Democrats who oppose Hillary because she is a woman and some who oppose Obama because he is an African American? Sure. Most of us are proud that our party has broken gender and racial barriers in this nomination process, but not everyone. Most of us prefer one candidate over the other for issue or character reasons, as it should be.

If at times we are frustrated that our candidate is not doing better than we think that he or she should, it is tempting to blame this on racism or misogyny. They both have won primaries over plenty of white men, while benefiting from enthusiastic support from voters who identify with each for gender or racial reasons. So to some extent, they may suffer for what race or gender they are, but to another extent they may benefit from it.