7 Clarifications To “Women For Mitch”

Today, Mitch McConnell is launching “Women for Mitch” to woo lady voters. We look forward to watching him surround himself with the same Kentucky women he routinely votes against. Here’s a helpful refresher:

1. Nothing says pro-women like being the darling of the anti-choice movement

McConnell has received 100% ratings from National Right to Life every year since 1999.

2. He’s totally ok with your employer deciding what health care you can have

McConnell cosponsored and voted for the Blunt Amendment, which would allow employers to deny health care coverage - like birth control - for moral or religious reasons. Women love that kind of stuff.

3. And he’s also OK with limiting the access to the health care women can get

McConnell voted for a resolution that would have limited funds to Planned Parenthood.

4. Except then he was just like, let’s forget health care completely

McConnell introduced the aptly named McConnell Amendment to repeal health care reform.

5. And if you’re a woman, he’s definitely not down with you getting equal pay

The Paycheck Fairness Act, which prohibits women getting paid less than men for the same job? Yep, McConnell voted against that. Twice.

6. Nor does he want the minimum wage to reflect reality

McConnell voted against or voted to table legislation that would increase the minimum wage in 1996, 1999 and 2006.

7. Violence Against Women Act, nope he’ll have none of that

Seriously, guys, Mitch McConnell voted against the act that helps protect victims of dating or domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.

In conclusion, Mitch: