The language that politicians used to chastise Donald J. Trump for the way he talked about groping women in a video uncovered last week said a lot about their own attitudes toward women. In many cases, according to a linguistic analysis of statements by senators, the reactions broke along party lines. Republicans were much more likely to make a statement: Only five of the 54 Republican senators did not. (Mr. Trump has also repeatedly emphasized his respect for women.) All women deserve to be treated with respect.” Senator Orrin Hatch, Republican of UtahAdvertisement Continue reading the main story“Respect” is a loaded word, Ms. Lakoff said.

Source: New York Times October 12, 2016 15:00 UTC