Elizabeth Warren describes the brutal double standard of discussing sexism in the 2020 race
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) isn't mincing her words anymore.
After dropping out of the 2020 race on Thursday, Warren delivered the brutally honest truth about what it was like to talk about sexism while running for president. While talking about sexism would get her branded a "whiner," ignoring it would leave women thinking "what planet do you live on?" Warren said.
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