Stand by Your Wo/Man

"Obama's Promise," our February 25 lead editorial, in which we said, "We support Obama for President," drew a flood of mail, about 80 percent angry. Although we delighted some (one enthusiastic reader was so pleased he sent $100 to the Nation Associates), several subscriptions were canceled. Our decision was called: unfortunate, over-hasty, unwise, short-sighted, stupid, troubling, outrageous, misogynistic, divisive, shocking, shameful, sexist, Clinton-bashing, contrived, disgusting and naïve. Readers said they were startled, furious, dismayed, deeply disappointed, sick, shocked and sad. "For the first time I disagree with The Nation," said one reader; another was "astounded at the depth of anger I felt." "Sexism is more rampant in America than racism," said a third. "Barack in 2016, not now," said another. And finally: "I am sick of men making all the calls.... It's just time for a woman. That's all."    --The Editors

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