Hillary Clinton On What Designers She Prefers

'Would you ever ask a man that question?'

Here's a highlight from Sec. of State Clinton's recent "townterview" in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan:

Interviewer: Okay. Which designers do you prefer?

Hillary Clinton: What designers of clothes?

Interviewer: Yes.

Hillary Clinton: Would you ever ask a man that question?

Interviewer: Probably not. Probably not.

Just a few moments before, Clinton had fielded a question on the extra challenges women face because they're judged more than men on their appearance: "Women are still sometimes judged more critically...When a man walks into a courtroom it's rare for someone to say, "Oh, look what he is wearing." (Laughter.) But if you walk into a courtroom, or any young woman walks into a courtroom, people are going to notice. And that will be an additional requirement that you have to meet."

Via the Boston Review and NYMag.

Do you like Clinton's response?

[Thunderchicken]

Good answer!

[Truthinesss]

This is news? Or somehow relates to politics? Come on.

[Wilberhum]

From time to time, Politix finds a new low to stoop to.

[miss_psyche]

It is news because it shows how women in politics are treated time and time again. Here's an interviewer asking Mrs. Clinton a completely irrelevant question when he should be asking about her business in the country or politics. Do male politicians get asked what designers they like? No, they get asked about their policies and things that matter. That's the same respect Hillary and others want.

[MongoAPillager]

i,m sorry politix i,m going to have to remove your post as it is off topic to anything except the sales of Valium

[MongoAPillager]

Touche!

[Bobolinsky]

Give credit where credit is due.

Bully to you Hillary.:)

[Fishbone345]

Huzzah!

[MolonLabe]

Some of the "men" I work with would gladly embrace and answer that question with enthusiasm.

[wild_turkey6]

I'm impressed with a good answer to a dumb question.

[JohnCapone]

Even more remarkable considering the context in which the question was asked (as a follow up to Clinton responding to a question about how women are judged differently than men). But then again, given that she was in Kyrgyzstan, was she being Borat-ed?

[mimi57]

I may have to answer with; "Several designers, but no blue dresses w/ spots on the". Lol

[Just_Lisa]

Good one meme! LMBO!!

[Stratton]

The irony is that if the reporter wasn't so lazy, he or she could easily determine which designers the Secretary favors by perusing the massive archive of photos showing her wearing various outfits. Thus not only is the question arguably sexist, it's unnecessary.

[CanadianIndy]

Fingers crossed for '16!

[MongoAPillager]

they ask that question of men all the time,lots of times i'll walk in on something like the view or some other trash tv,walk out of the room come back ten minutes later and lo and behold they are still on the subject(What Men are wearing),stupidity has no gender boundaries

[marine1]

I rthink she missid the requirements

[CanisCanemEdit]

Interviewer: Okay. Which designers do you prefer?

Hillary Clinton: What designers of clothes?

Interviewer: Yes.

ANSWER I WISHED FOR: Who designed Monicas Blue Dress?

[Keyjo]

Good answer Miss Secretary of State.
Personally, I think suits are over rated. Levi's and t-shirts work for me.

[ACTSmom]

Absolutely love Hillary's comment! Her job is much more important than answering stupid questions.

[Rule163]

Great Answer!