And yet, last week, Ivanka Trump stood up for women and mothers at the Republican National Convention, arguing in favor of equal wages for equal work, improved child care structures and paid family leave.
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“I saw my father tear stories out of the newspaper, about people he never met, who were facing some sort of injustice or hardship”, Ivanka said. Hillary Clinton is set to snatch attention from Republicans by naming her running mate in advance of the Democratic convention, with Virginia Sen.
Now let’s look at equal pay – an issue that is not only central to the issue of women’s equality generally, but also to the economic health of families around the country, as women are primary breadwinners in 40 percent of all American households, as Ivanka herself pointed out. But using the RNC to market her clothing got people talking. She said, “I have seen him fight for his employees”.
Trump, 34, appeared absolutely divine in a sleeveless, blush-hued sheath courtesy of her own Ivanka Trump label. The Massachusetts Democrat says “I think if it were me, I would know it by now”.
“At my father’s company, there are more female than male executives”, she said.
Central to Clinton’s campaign message is equality for women, including equal pay and access to affordable child care.
Ivanka is thought to be a “secret weapon” of sorts for her father’s campaign.
Throughout the evening, video testimonials from women who work for the Trump Organization assured viewers that their boss has done more to promote the careers of women in business than most others, and that he values the women in his employ for their capabilities. Ted Cruz’s biggest financial backers on Saturday sharply criticized the Texas senator for not endorsing Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention. She is a brilliant speaker, not to mention telegenic, but like her father she is also light on detail.
“His life in politics may well be over because people are so angry with him”, Donald Trump said of Ted Cruz. She said she was raised to express her opinion.
The stakes for Ivanka Trump’s speech were high.
California delegate Alison Hayden said she viewed Donald’s children “as a reflection of the man”.
Family has entered the stage somewhat later in Trump’s campaign than most, and not all family members had equal effect.
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Now beating Hillary in the fall is now the first order of business for all Republicans and the only person on the planet who can do that is Donald Trump.
