With election season in full swing, it seems like everyone is discussing why they will or will not vote for each candidate. Over the past month, I’ve heard countless remarks about each of the candidates, and while I enjoy hearing different opinions, I laugh at some of the reasons people give for choosing to vote for or against a particular candidate.

Many of the reasons have little to do with a candidate’s actual political views and more to do with biological traits. Hillary Clinton is at the top of the list when it comes to candidate-bashing, not because of her stance on healthcare reform or border control, but because she’s a she. I’ve heard more comments on what Hillary chooses to wear to a debate than how her answers stacked up to the competition. If she seems a little emotional, the media and voters alike jump on that fact, suggesting she is on the verge of a breakdown. How many times have you heard anyone suggest that any other political candidate was on the verge of a breakdown? I can’t remember a single time.

What I find even more annoying is the countless comments people make about Bill Clinton. Yes he does play a role, but he isn’t the one running. Choosing to vote for or against a candidate based solely on who their spouse is seems petty. I don’t know anything about the other candidates’ spouses, and it probably wouldn’t influence my vote if I did.