Cynthia Nixon Takes On “Notoriously Sexist” Air Conditioning

Self-proclaimed “Democratic Socialist” / Millionaire actress Cynthia Nixon is running or Governor of New York… and taking on what REALLY matters.

Like sexist AC.

NEW: Cynthia Nixon campaign asks for debate hall to be 76 degrees.

Andrew Cuomo likes it arctic.

Nixon strategist tells CBS that icy office temps are “notoriously sexist.”

Inside the debate ahead of the debate:https://t.co/K0epIJaPxS

— Shane Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher) August 28, 2018

The first and only debate between Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and his Democratic rival, Cynthia Nixon, is set for Wednesday, and the candidates have been bunkered in prep sessions with their advisers.

But even before the high-stakes clash begins, a predebate battle is being waged — over the temperature dial.

Ms. Nixon’s team has publicly accused the debate host, WCBS-TV, of catering to all of the governor’s demands to land the debate, and they are concerned that the debate hall at Hofstra University on Long Island might feel like an ice rink when they arrive. (Mr. Cuomo is famous for preferring to make his public appearances in deeply chilled conditions.)

So in a pre-emptive strike, Rebecca Katz, a top strategist for Ms. Nixon, asked WCBS-TV in an email last week that the debate hall be warmed to 76 degrees.

This is RIDICULOUS.

I never thought I’d defend this d-bag, but Cuomo obviously doesn’t want to sweat his A$$ off in a suit under bright stage lights.

Cynthia should get this. The only reason anyone cares what she has to say is BECAUSE of the time she’s spent under stage lights. 76 degrees, plus suits, plus stage lights, is about to make for the sweatiest gubernatorial debate since the invention of AC.

Oh my god. The Cynthia Nixon campaign went for the “sexist air conditioning” gambit. https://t.co/kSsYgdXlV6

— neontaster 🐉🎲🐺 (@neontaster) August 28, 2018

I hate to side with Andrew Cuomo, but as a woman, I have to say 76 degrees is way too hot indoors, especially in the humid New York Summertime.

— Boomer555 (@heidiandpona) August 28, 2018

This game has gone on long enough. The patriarchy can no longer deny it’s sexist oppression of the female gender and the LGBTQ community through the jackbooted use of air-conditioning. Plus I hear that it can make frogs gay.

— Jesse Bowman (@jessepbowman) August 28, 2018

As a woman, I object to a 76 degree room. As a human, frankly. https://t.co/cmYJhLcoGd

— Emily Zanotti (@emzanotti) August 28, 2018

I’m the Harvey Weinstein of thermostats, then. https://t.co/xVCGN380aw

— Ben (@BenHowe) August 28, 2018

Aaand there’s this:

She obviously hasn’t hit menopause yet. How’s that for sexist…

— BindisMom (@RobynGiacoletti) August 28, 2018

YIIIIKES. But yeah… totally true.

I guess ONE person gets where she’s coming from:

76° on a debate stage under lights is obviously excessive, but she sort of…has a point. A 115 pound female in a work dress and heels will not be comfortable with a thermostat set by an overweight man in a suit & tie. Obviously not intentional bigotry, but still sucks for women. https://t.co/3BMDWcSTtC

— Tiana Lowe (@TianaTheFirst) August 28, 2018

But um…

Yeah sorry she can put on heavier/more clothes if it’s cold. I can’t take mine off. If she demands 76 degrees I would come in shorts if I were him, cause that’s the only acceptable attire for that temp 😬

— Doug Stafford (@dougstafford) August 28, 2018

I’m just saying, there has to be a balance. I’m very willing to concede that 76 is too hot for a suit in exchange for the admission that 65 is way too cold for normal to underweight female no matter what she’s wearing.

— Tiana Lowe (@TianaTheFirst) August 28, 2018

65 in an office sure. On a stage with hot lights on top of the temp not really. Those things are ridiculous.

— Doug Stafford (@dougstafford) August 28, 2018

I fully concur. I did musical theater & dance in high school, and we regularly asked the tech crew to keep the A/C on during the day. Even a 60° stage under lights feels like a sauna.

— Tiana Lowe (@TianaTheFirst) August 28, 2018

So…we’re done here, right?