The TicketPalin says she couldn’t get away with crying like Boehner
Sarah Palin, making an appearance on "Good Morning America" as part of her new embrace of the mainstream media, says there's a double standard when it comes to politicians crying in public.
In an interview with Robin Roberts of "GMA," the ex-Alaska governor was asked about incoming House Speaker John Boehner's tendency to get weepy. While Palin said she had "respect" for her fellow Republican's emotional side, she suggested he gets a "pass" because he's a man (video courtesy of ABC News):
Palin continued:
[Video: More of Boehner's '60 Minute' emotional interview]
"I don't know if a woman would be given a pass necessarily. That's one of those things where a double standard is applied. I'm sure if I got up there and did a speech, and I started breaking down and cried about how important it is to me that our children and grandchildren are provided great opportunities, I'm sure I would be knocked a little bit for that."
[Rewind: Boehner described as 'prone to tears']
But Palin said it was OK, since double standards only encourage women in politics "work that much harder" and "be that much tougher."
Here's video of Boehner tearing up on "60 Minutes" (courtesy of CBS News):
In Palin's "GMA" interview, which took place at her home in Wasilla, Alaska, the ex-governor said she continues to give a potential 2012 run "prayerful consideration."
[Rewind: Palin and Kate Gosselin clash on camping trip]
She dismissed poll numbers that show her losing to President Obama in a prospective matchup, saying it's too early to judge who will be competitive.
"A poll number like that, it's like, 'Oh yeah, that doesn't look really pretty today,' but a primary is months and months in the process, and there are, thankfully, many debates," Palin said. "And if I were to participate in that contested primary -- you know, it -- I would be in it to win it."
[Rewind: Palin's Ronald Reagan gaffe]
(Screenshot of Palin courtesy of ABC)
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