Megan McCain is officially my hero.
Apparently Laura Ingraham criticized her for saying that “Republicans should compromise with Democrats.” Ingraham, according to CNN, called McCain “a Valley Girl gone awry” and a “plus-sized model.”
So, this girl, who has portrayed a campaign from a unique perspective, and become a – what I would consider – respected blogger – apparently is considered too fat to write? Megan retaliated saying:
“Why, after all this time and all the progress feminists have made, is weight still such an issue? And in Laura’s case, why in the world would a woman raise it?” [The Daily Beast]
Unfortunately, I’ve never listened to Laura Ingraham, I generally steer away from radio talk shows aside from NPR which is Fiance’s preferred radio station during the week. But still, what kind of impression is that for young girls who want to speak their mind? What kind of impression does that give them that if they don’t write something that everyone agrees with their opinion is worth jack? That’s kind of crappy Laura Ingraham. Very crappy. As women, shouldn’t we, as Megan says, be a better example for the younger gals of our time and criticize substantively in this case rather than about petty matters such as one’s body size?
So, here’s my kudos to you, Megan McCain. A girl of my own heart, Kerry 2004 supporter turned GOP Gal. A GOP gal with an awesome sense of style, a distinctive and unique voice and a rockin’ taste in tunes. Who cares what bitter jerks like Laura Ingraham think, you have every right to voice your opinion. There will always be naysayers, but hopefully they can focus on the ideological and substantive arguments at hand and leave your and every other woman’s weight/body out of it.
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