Kansas City kicker Harrison Butker drew a line in the sand, and now voters have decided which side they prefer — and it’s with June Cleaver, not Hillary Clinton.
In the latest Rasmussen Reports survey, more likely voters agree with Butker’s push for traditional homemaking like that exemplified by TV’s June Cleaver from Leave it Beaver than Clinton’s feminist-driven career path.
Some 43% said what’s most important to women is marriage and children, while 30% chose a successful career.
Most Americans Support NFL Kicker Harrison Butker
A firestorm of controversy was unleashed this month when Kansas City Chiefs placekicker Harrison Butker gave a graduation speech at a Catholic college..
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During a college commencement address, Butker discussed his views about his Catholic faith and family life. The NFL condemned him for it.
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But the public doesn’t. Rasmussen said 58% approved while 29% didn’t for telling students, “Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world.”
Voters also criticized the NFL and its pro-feminist views. By a margin of 51%- 37%, voters said they disapproved of the NFL’s condemnation of Butker.