COLUMBUS, Ohio (CNN) -- The simple fact that either Hillary Clinton, a white woman, or Barack Obama, a black man, will likely be the Democratic nominee for president is fueling a nationwide debate about how sexism and racism may shape this campaign.

At a tea party with members of Columbus, Ohio's Junior League we posed the question: Is overt sexism more acceptable than overt racism?
Voter Babette Feibel told us, "Sexism of the nature Hillary Clinton is experiencing has been around as kind of an acceptable joke for years. As far as racism, it's definitely not politically correct or acceptable.


Signs like this one are fueling debate on sexism and racism in the Democratic campaign.



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I think they both suck. People are people, deal with it.

Exactly bull. Only two types of folks, non assholes and assholes. You're either in one or the other depending on your attitude. Agreed that sexism and racism are tired and past their time. Be nice, have consideration and have/demonstrate empathy to all. Even assholes. Sometimes it ain't their fault.

This type of put down, racist or sexist is not cool! The use of racism or sexism to differentiate between the two candidates for voting purposes is intellectually bankrupt! If one is a bigger loser (like out of it) than the other, that is another issue-unless it is again, predicated on the voter's obvious limitations.