MSNBC Panel Blasts 'Double Standard' for Women in Politics Amid Katie Porter Backlash
MSNBC panelists discuss a perceived double standard in how women politicians are treated, citing California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter's recent backlash as an example of sexist scrutiny. The panel argues that such treatment is unfair and reflects a larger issue in the way women are held to different standards than their male counterparts.
MSNBC panel members used the recent backlash against California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter to criticize what they called a 'double standard' in how women in politics are held to different standards than their male counterparts, suggesting that Porter's criticisms of opponents were unfairly scrutinized while similar behavior from men was overlooked. The panel argued that this double standard has led to a lack of accountability for men who engage in questionable behavior. Critics of Katie Porter have pointed out her own past mistakes and accusations against her husband as evidence of hypocrisy. The MSNBC panel's discussion highlighted the need for greater consistency and fairness in applying standards to politicians.
