As you watch the sexual harassment and assault revelations pile up, it’s difficult to parse out whom to be angry at. There appear to be indiscretions on both sides of the political aisle and the stakes are higher than they’ve ever been. So how can we figure out who to support and who to renounce?
Of course they’re all terrible, but let’s be honest—some are more terribler than others.
To help us figure this out, here’s a hypothetical scene featuring a male Republican lawmaker in the Senate with a female colleague in his office.
Female Colleague: Senator, we have to come to some sort of agreement on this CHIPS renewal. If we don’t do something, nine million children will lose their healthcare.
Republican lawmaker: Don’t you worry your pretty little head about that. *rubs her thigh and leans in to whisper* Kids are awful and dirty and I’ve banned them from my private jet. Let’s ditch this legislative nonsense and go to Vegas. *bites her earlobe*
Appalling, right? Horrible, even. Now let’s take a look at the other side of the aisle.