Casts Quote by Rush Limbaugh
“When WOMEN got the right to vote is when it all went downhill. Because that’s when votes started being cast with emotion and uh, maternal instincts that government ought to reflect...”
About This Quote
Source Radio: The Rush Limbaugh Show, 1990s
The speaker claims that granting women voting rights led to emotional and maternal influences in government, implying a decline.
In simple terms: Women voting supposedly caused decline.
Question the impact of gender on voting.
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When to use this quote
- election campaigns
- policy debates
- media analysis
- public opinion polls
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does gender bias affect political discourse?
- What evidence counters this claim?
This view ignores historical progress and contributions of women voters.