1) That's stupid
2) This has nothing to do with Barrett being an "accomplished woman" and everything to do with venerating a particular brand of femininity (ie pretty white mothers who read as docile)
Like no one was worried about coming across as a bully when questioning Cecile Richards or Hillary Clinton
To a certain extent, this is what made Christine Blasey Ford difficult for the GOP - she read as quiet and docile. That's why they didn't attack her as a liar, but instead kept saying she was "mistaken."
And obviously this was a while ago - but this was never a worry with Anita Hill. So...
Anyway, there's a reason the GOP keeps mentioning all of Barrett's kids: They think her status as ultimate mother makes her untouchable and if Dems fall for it, they're making a huge mistake
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