Feminist praise seems only to apply to Democratic wives, no matter the level of independence those on the Right achieve.
The equality, choice, and de-objectification that modern feminism holds as its tenets all boil down to independence: independence from comparison to men, from imposition, from use, from burden. Independence of thought, surely, is a significant component. The Harris-Walz campaign has released an advertisement on just this point.
Yet when wives of Republican politicians have opinions of their own, the Left claims a conflict of interest or simply denigrates their lack of engagement. It is the opposite of the feminist ardor granted to Democratic spouses.
Consider the constant questioning of Usha Vance, wife of Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH). The media cannot fathom her support for her senator and vice presidential candidate husband, going so far as to wonder whether…
