OPINION
I am infuriated.
The feminist Left’s desire for all women to blindly support a presumptive Democratic nominee merely because she could become the first female president undermines educated political decision-making.
Competence, integrity, vision, and accountability must be the cornerstones for evaluating any candidate, regardless of gender. Supporting an unqualified female perpetuates harmful stereotypes and impedes the advancement of genuinely deserving women striving for leadership roles. Mark that down, as this campaign unfolds.
The Democratic Party has a troubling history of favoring their chosen female candidates. In the 2016 primaries, Bernie Sanders faced considerable obstacles designed to help Hillary Clinton. Leaked emails exposed DNC bias through debate scheduling, fundraising arrangements, and other moves that disadvantaged Sanders, tarnishing the primary process and disenfranchising his supporters.
Now, with President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race, Vice President Kamala Harris emerges as the likely nominee without the rigor of a competitive primary. This circumvention of democratic norms casts doubts about her mandate and ability to unify the party and govern effectively.
Her performance as vice president has been embarrassingly inadequate, especially addressing the border crisis. Harris, who was tasked by Biden with managing the migration from Central America, has made little progress or produced any tangible outcomes. Her delayed border visits and sluggish responses have exacerbated the crisis, leading to more violence and jeopardizing American safety and security.
Her record as California’s attorney general raises even more questions, particularly for the progressive feminist so quick to jump on board. Her office’s aggressive prosecution of marijuana offenses disproportionately affected economically disadvantaged communities, while her push to extend prison sentences raised ethical concerns about exploiting inmates for cheap labor in state correctional facilities.
A particularly damning instance from Harris’s tenure concerns the mishandling of evidence in the case of George Gage, a death row inmate. Her office failed to disclose critical medical records that exonerated him, demonstrating a disrespect for justice and fairness. This inexcusable lapse underscores serious ethical failings and casts doubts on Harris’s commitment to upholding due process and the rule of law. She’s not who you think she is, so please do your homework.
The Democratic Party’s patronizing approach is even more deeply disturbing. By actively interfering to elevate their chosen women, they reinforce a harmful notion that women cannot succeed on their own merits. That’s simply wrong. Worse, their interventionist mindset undercuts the achievements of capable female leaders who earned their positions through hard work and ability, not party favoritism.
Personally, as a relative newcomer to politics, I have experienced firsthand the pressure to conform to a narrative that values gender over competence. Ironically, I have found support for prioritizing good government over blind gender-based allegiance within the Republican Party, often unfairly criticized for “intolerance”.
In New Jersey, scores of female leaders—from legislators like Senators Holly Schepisi and Kristin Corrado and my GOP colleagues in the General Assembly, to local officials, to leaders in the business sector, education, healthcare, technology, and law—demonstrate exemplary leadership on issues vital to our communities. They champion laws and address the state’s challenges including childcare, mental health reform, and public safety, proving that competence transcends gender.
Advocating for an incompetent candidate like Kamala Harris purely because of her gender is detrimental to equality. By demanding rigorous standards for all candidates, we ensure that capable women receive recognition and support based on their achievements and contributions, not gender stereotypes.
Put plainly, women deserve better. And frankly, America deserves better too.