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Trump Continues to Isolate Women

 

Donald Trump continues to isolate potential women voters as he makes excuses rather than simply apologizing. Not only are women across the nation upset with the recent release of Trump’s comments in 2005, but many are also upset with how he handled the situation during the debate.

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Is that an apology?!

Before the second debate, Trump released an apology in which he stated, “It was wrong, I was wrong, and I apologize.”  However, many people even political leaders believe that his “apology falls short.”  People all over the country, especially women feel that Trump’s apology could be best characterized as defiant. The debate would have been the perfect chance for Trump to deliver a real heartfelt apology, but instead he continuously used the same excuse, “it’s locker room talk,” to justify his actions. As we have discussed in class, in order for him to win the election he has to aim his rhetoric towards the moderate female voter. By constantly justifying the words seen in this video as “locker room talk” he continues to distance himself from potential women voters.

What he really said during the debate
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If you did watch the debate you probably don’t recall Trump even apologizing for his actions and this is probably because of how sporadic and unemotional his apology was. Trump responds to Cooper, “…this was locker room talk. I’m not proud of it…I apologize to the American people. Certainly I’m not proud of it. But this is locker room talk” (debate transcript/NewYorkTimes) . Instead of simply apologizing for his words, he continues to make excuses then goes on to the subject of ISIS. Not only did he not reply to an emotional question with an emotional answer, but his words also counteracted the previous apology given.  All of this ultimately makes him appear insincere, which only helps to further push away any potential female voters.

Can this be reversed?

The real question is can Trump bounce back from this? There have been many instances through the campaign where Trump has said or done unpresidental things, yet maintained his voter base. Even if he maintains his loyal supporters, without the votes of women he has no chance to win this election.  One poll released after the video highlights that 63% of voters believe that Trump has NO respect for women. Unless KellyAnne Conway has a few tricks left up her sleeves, it is very unlikely that Trump will get many female votes this November.

 

 

 

sources used:

http://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2016/10/11/chris-christie-on-trumps-apology-nr.cnn

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-recorded-having-extremely-lewd-conversation-about-women-in-2005/2016/10/07/3b9ce776-8cb4-11e6-bf8a-3d26847eeed4_story.html

www.nytimes.com/2016/10/10/us/politics/transcript-second-debate.html?_r=0

http://www.politico.com/story/2016/10/poll-trump-video-respect-women-22953

www.nytimes.com/2016/10/08/us/politics/donald-trump-apology.html?_r=0

 

 

Is Apologizing Enough?

women-for-trumpComments About Women

After Donald Trump’s comments in footage from 2005 were released this week, women all over the country have seemingly reached their limit on what they can withstand from Mr. Trump in terms of his treatment of women. He claimed that his comments like: “You know I’m automatically attracted to beautiful- I just start kissing them. It’s like a magnet,” “And when you’re a star they let you do it. You can do anything,” and “all I can see is the legs.” In response to the release of the footage, Trump claims that it was just “locker room banter,” making some women feel even more disgusted.

Beyond the Female Vote

In response the release of Trump’s 2005 comments, CNN reports that “Even Terry Gainer, a former US Senate sergeant at arms who rarely makes political comments, emailed CNN to say, ‘It is not just woman who should shun Trump. Any gentleman, every husband, each father of a daughter, bother of a sister and sons must be outraged.’ Now, instead of it being obvious just women to not vote for Trump, even Republicans are claiming that everyone, regardless of gender, should be ashamed to support Trump.

Apology Accepted?

apologyFor the first time in his campaign, Trump apologized for the things he said, saying “anyone who knows me knows these words don’t reflect who I am.” Responding in one of the ways presidential candidates might in a situation where they have made bad personal choices, he claims that his statements weren’t his true self and therefore should be excused. However, this “apology” isn’t what female voters- or anyone, frankly- are hoping for. Because of his failure to confront an emotional issue with an emotional, heartfelt apology, there are numerous Republican leaders (listed in this article) who have either said they will not vote for or removed endorsements for Trump- some have even asked that he step down as a presidential candidate. After the results of tonight’s debate, we will find out if America has truly accepted Trump’s “apology” or merely takes it as a desperate attempt to stay in the race.

Despite how the country continues to deal with Trump’s comments and response to them over the next week, the incident has without a doubt impacted his support from women, but likely many other voters’ support, as well.