The GOP's Problem With Women

The Brian Lehrer Show | Aug 14, 2015

Heather McGhee, President of Demos Action, talks about Trump, women, and how they are impacted by the Republican party's policies.

.@hmcghee says there's a demonstrated "deeper institutional and structural bias against women" in conservative views. pic.twitter.com/rcNeDszjlQ
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) August 14, 2015

@BrianLehrer @hmcghee @Demos_Org It's the hardcore Republican culture and "boys club mentality" that is against women-not Republicans per se
— Shannon Gattens (@gattenss) August 14, 2015

Caller Ann: GOP would rather let a woman die before right to abort. Need to call out these candidates who are basically bad for everybody.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) August 14, 2015

Caller Tammy (identifies as conservative): staunchly pro-life GOP aren't irrational/unenlightened - trying to protect the least protected.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) August 14, 2015

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