It’s the new “basket of deplorables.”
In an interview at the New York 92nd Street Y(MCA) on May 1, former Secretary of State (and former Senator and former First Lady) Hillary Clinton called attention to a short list of Republican women she views as principled and independent. The list was so short that the only one who came to mind for Clinton was Alaska’s Sen. Lisa Murkowski, due to her resistance to what Clinton characterized as patriarchal forces dominating the Republican Party.
A little history about Murkowski and the patriarchy: Murkowski was handpicked by her father for her seat in the Senate when Sen. Frank Murkowski left the Senate to become governor of Alaska in 2002. The patriarchy has worked out well for Lisa Murkowski.
The conversation, part of an event promoting Clinton’s new book, “Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty,” was moderated by author Anna Quindlen.
During the discussion, Clinton was asked whether there were any Republican women she respected for standing up to party orthodoxy and male-dominated political dynamics. Clinton responded by naming Murkowski as one of the “few” Republican women she admired for not acting as a “handmaiden to the patriarchy.”
Clinton highlighted Murkowski’s voting record as evidence of her independence, citing her high-profile opposition to the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 and her support for bipartisan efforts such as the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. These moves, Clinton suggested, were examples of political courage rarely seen in today’s Republican ranks.
When Quindlen brought up Cheney, Clinton nodded in agreement.
Of course, Liz Cheney also benefited from the “patriarchy.” She owes her political power to her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, who was also secretary of Defense and an influential Republican figure. He provided Liz with a powerful political network, name recognition, platform, and access to elite GOP circles from an early age.
Clinton suggested that both Cheney and Murkowski had prioritized constitutional principles and democratic norms over party loyalty, a choice she implied was increasingly rare among Republican women in national politics.
Clinton’s use of the term “handmaiden” is a sharp reference to women who, in her view, conform to or uphold patriarchal structures.
The term is also used in reference to Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel, “The Handmaid’s Tale,” which portrays a future in which women are simply used for breeding. During the previous Trump Administration it became popular for Democrat activist women to dress in the attire of the concubines portrayed in the novel and play act at being oppressed.
Clinton, a longtime advocate for the killing of unborn children, has frequently criticized the Republican Party’s push for more restrictive abortion laws and the role she believes conservative women play in supporting those policies.
It was classic Clinton elitism. In 2016, while running for president, Clinton used the phrase “basket of deplorables” during a speech at a fundraiser in New York City.
She said at the time, “To just be grossly generalistic, you could put half of Trump’s supporters into what I call the basket of deplorables. Right? The racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamophobic — you name it.”
Now, Republican women are “handmaidens to the patriarchy.” Possibly just part of the previously mentioned basket of deplorables.
Media outlets including The Hill and Politico noted that Clinton’s comments reflect her broader critique of the GOP’s treatment of women and its continued alignment with Trump-era priorities.
For Murkowski, who faces ongoing tensions within her own party, and who is loathed by many Alaska Republicans, the recognition from Clinton may not bring welcome attention in a state that voted heavily for Donald Trump — not just once, but three times.
It obviously hurt her ego really bad to have the nation choose Donald Trump over her as POTUS.
It is clear that Hillary does not like strong men. Take her weak willed husband for instance. A man who is controlled by his lower urges. A man who was close with Jeffery Epstein.
We should not fear some nebulous patriarchy, we should however beware of pantsuit wearing women who have 170 of her associates mysteriously die around her.
This is not really that important though, the old hag is simply trying to rile up her flying monkey militia for the next round of Get Trump.
Daddy’s home and she don’t like it. Tough titty said the kitty.
Well, Hillary likes me too As long as I keep wearing my cargo shorts, flip-flops, and aloha shorts to all the DC parties. Lisa has a leash that she occasionally puts on me to show off to all of her friends. Otherwise, I really like my role as the senator’s man-maiden.
Vern, really. You need to STFU and re-open your noodle stand.
Lisa Murkowski for all Alaskans!
Endorsed by the Hillary Clinton for Brave Republicans PAC
As a person Hilary’s age I wonder how I was never a feminist. Being a 60’s child I most certainly never felt, as a woman, there was anything I could not accomplish. So, years later I coined the word “conservative feminism.” We were feminists, we just believed in God, the truth and that life began at conception. Most of our guys were being drafted into the Viet Nam war, unlike hers, who escaped by going to college. We came from middle class working families, and truly believed in the American dream. Many of us conservative feminists did complete college and were very successful then, as we are today. We fought for women’s rights, along with those for unborn babies. We raised strong sons and daughters, and encouraged them to be strong, believe in God and fight for what is right. When I look at how miserable and angry Hilary Clinton is today, I say call me a handmaiden or anything you want, cause this ole woman is happy and most days anything but miserable.
Well said.
Judy,
Believe me, you are the kind of gal that we Vietnam Vets looked forward to coming home to.
Thanks for your wonderful comment.
For once, I’m not the “lone ranger” Thank you I can easily indentify with you ..Judy.
see you next tuesday
Says Hillary, who has a higher body count than most combat veterans. Why anyone, anywhere at anytime listens to this witch is beyond me. She should just shut up, dry up and blow away like the turd she is. The very fact that Lisa is held in high regard by Clinton should make Alaskans want to run down to election headquarters and start a recall petition.
So after asking for a recall on Murkowski, I discovered the Constitution does not allow for a recall.
A Constitutional scholar told me this was to limit disruptions every time a controversial issue was decided.
IDK.
Seems if our elected officials misplace their allegiance to their constituents there should be a mechanism to realign DC reps with Alaskan concerns.
No recall? That’s a shame. It really isn’t in the DNA of the right to demonstrate our displeasure with their elected representative by marching through the streets, throwing bricks at cops, looting businesses and burning down blocks of buildings like ANTIFA and Black Lives Matter. That seems to be the purview of the (D)ems. And their media that labels such things as “mostly peaceful protests.”
Hillary Clinton and her ilk are ‘handmaidens’ to Satan, and his team of communist elitists that hate our country. I have no idea whom the ‘patriarchs’ are she references but I am guessing they are the people I would call patriots.
Birds of a feather flock together!
anyone who would listen to this old nag is simply brain dead. She is like an old mare in the stable farting the days away trying to remember what it is was like to have any worth at all
Wasn’t it “patriarchical forces” that dipped a cigar into an intern’s honey (amongst other career-long indiscretions)?
Hillary Clinton is Lisa’s favorite Democrat mentor. She told this to Nancy and me. I bought one of Hillary’s other books for .50¢ at Value Village, which was a bit pricey because it didn’t have the Murkowski name in it. If her new book has my name in it, I’d consider dropping .75¢. Otherwise, I’ll just wait for the Wrangell Public Library to hold a copy. I once called Nancy our handmaid matriarch of the Murkowski clan and she damn near decked me. She must have already read the book.
No Frankie, she suddenly realized that it was your fault for having Lisa.
Coming from Hillary, that’s rich.
I guess she isn’t too familiar with the DNI or Rep Luna.
Murkowski is doomed
Hillary Clinton is one of the most dishonest people in the country. It is frightening that she could have been elected president. Perhaps more frightening is the fact that anybody believes what she says.
Good grief people!!! How many of you out there would welcome a backing of this democrat loud mouth, Hillary Clinton? And it’s our famous Lisa who has her backing. What’s that tell ya?
I can name so many things women would never do, or do well, that keep this country, communities afloat and thriving. The “patriarchy ” gave that ungrateful battle axe the life she has. Her rants always prove out her godless life philosophy. The next time you wake up in a free country, thank a group of women…………nope, never happened. Sick of this feminist crap. It has destabilized the family and this country. Now men are trying to take over women’s roles via transgenderism. We live in an upside-down world. Parent raise your boys up to be strong leaders with loving hearts, not girls wth male parts.
I am fairly certain that Ms. Clinton – who may qualify as just about the most evil person ever involved in American politics – defines “our democracy” to mean a condition wherein she and like-minded oligarchs maintain permanent and complete power to be exercised your their own benefit.
Three terms are now code words for the pseudo “elites”: “Our democracy”, “democratic norms”, and “the rule of law”. In each case the terms are used to describe a condition in which the Left progressive “elites” always win, always control and always exploit. When the code words are uttered, the lies and gaslighting begin.
Murkowski in with the Clintons? Yeah that’s not a red flag at all! Like always Lisa is making bad decisions
Not to worry, Hillary — you are never going to be ANYONE’S handmaid.
With every passing year, you are more and more coming to resemble the Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Whenever hilly or algore run their mouths about things political, I smile and reflect that neither of them was ever elected president, which ended up driving them insane. Both got so close they could taste it. Both failed. And the nation is better for both outcomes. Cheers –
Who cares what that horrid witch says?
Every time her evil face pops up it reminds me of her friend George Soros in a wig.
Enough resemblance to be a family member? Or at least the same tree roots.
What is it with these leftists?
Seriously, they are wondering why their popularity with a demographic is falling, and they decide to insult that demographic? “Oh, look… women are not voting Democrat to the extent we think they should. Let’s insult them.”
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These children are so focused on pandering to their devoted base that they refuse to adapt and attract the fence sitters.
I saw that and wondered if anyone else would put it out there about Murky and her relationship with the Clinton swamp.
For erections lasting more than 4 hours view a photo of Hillary Clinton.
lol ….. cut that out!
Another shriveling comment here.
A despicable badmouthing deplorables
That special Pepto-Bismol pink, tres romantique, non?
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How did true “hand” maidens to the patriarchy like Monica Lewinsky, Juanita Broaddrick, Gennifer Flowers, Paula Jones, Kathleen Willey, Elizabeth Ward Gracen, Myra Belle Miller, and Dolly Kyle Browning not make Hillary’s list?
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How come only Republican women get to be on Hillary’s list …Democrat women and non-women don’t qualify for some reason?
That is not Pepto-Bismol Pink, it is actually Pantone 1767, “Radical Leftist Abortion Light Red”.
Mea culpa, sarcasm momentarily got the better of us.
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Don’t you just adore her delicate Benghazi Blush, her subtle hint of Bolshevik Burgundy?
I love being deplorable.
Thanks Hill.
Hillary is just someone who did not meet her goals. So she is miserable and blames everyone else. Let’s face it, she does not have the likeability factor.
I find it amusing that the left cries “Handmaidens Tale” while claiming conservatives are “forcing” them to have babies in a baby factory. It’s that silly notion over abortion – which I oddly support – buuuuuuuuuuuut.. their argument is sad, over used and based totally on a false premise.
That aside, the left loves to see women get pregnant and sell their babies to gay couples. Essentially, they are encouraging and promoting women to be in baby factories.
You should see the hilarious and angry comments I get when I point that out.