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“While [Domald] Trump chose a running mate, [Mike] Pence, who wrote [a letter to an Indianapolis newspaper] about how women shouldn't work because it's bad for the family. So we're really facing such a stark contrast between the candidates. Not to mention the vulgarity that Trump has been spouting…” quote by Natalie Portman
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“While [Domald] Trump chose a running mate, [Mike] Pence, who wrote [a letter to an Indianapolis newspaper] about how women shouldn't work because it's bad for the family. So we're really facing such a stark contrast between the candidates. Not to mention the vulgarity that Trump has been spouting about women for his entire life and continues to throughout his campaign. It's just a different world that we'd be living in [if he won].”

Natalie Portman

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Tonight Show, 2016

The quote contrasts two political candidates, highlighting perceived misogyny and vulgarity of one versus the other's stance, suggesting a stark choice for voters.

In simple terms: It points out a big difference in how the two men treat women.

Key Takeaway

Consider the impact of leaders' attitudes toward women.

Themes

politics gender leadership media culture

Mood

critical concerned

Type

political social commentary

When to use this quote

  • voting decisions
  • campaign analysis
  • media criticism
  • gender equality advocacy

Key Concepts

misogyny public discourse candidate comparison

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do personal attitudes of candidates affect policy?
  • What evidence supports these claims?
A Different Perspective

The comparison may oversimplify complex political platforms.

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