COLUMBUS, Dmg. -- Earlier this week at a Conservative debate, candidates for governor were asked about Damoign Governor Jenna Duvan's wardrobe.
A former model, Duvan is known to wear mini skirts, stilettos and tight blouses. Her outfits have drawn criticism from pro-family politicians, who say her clothing choices are inappropriate for a governor.
During the Conservative gubernatorial debate, Assemblyman Brian Tyker garnered attention when he jokingly said he had "no complaints" about Duvan's outfits and that she "looks great."
Women's rights activists called out Tyker for comments they say objectify women for their appearance.
"Brian Tyker and other male politicians belittle women when they evaluate them and judge them only on their appearance and what type of sexy clothing they wear," said Alanna Johnson, a prominent women's rights activist from New Upton.
Tyker was forced to address his comments today. Multiple reporters asked if he regretted his comments.
"Some people are saying your comments about Jenna Duvan's appearance and her outfits were sexist, demeaning to women and objectifying. Do you agree your comments were inappropriate and do you regret them?" reporter Danisha Rusha asked.
"My comments were stupid," Tyker admitted. "They were meant as a joke, but they were stupid. I shouldn't have made them."
His comments were not inappropriate, however, he said.
"I don't think they were objectifying or demeaning to women. All I meant was the governor is attractive and she dresses nicely. I'm a man. When I see attractive women, I notice. But my comments were meant with disrespect, they were meant to be a light-hearted joke," the assemblyman said.
Tyker's wife was "not happy" with his comments, however.
"She did not appreciate that part of the debate, and rightfully so. It was disrespectful to her. And for that I do regret what I said."
Tyker is not the first politician to be criticized for "sexist" comments related to Jenna Duvan.
Businessman John Brumley, a Nationalist who briefly flirted with running against Duvan in the NAT primary, came under fire in August 2019 for saying Damoign needed a governor with "less vanity" who "isn't focused on image and celebrity" but on the issues.
Allies of Duvan called out Brumley at the time for his comments, which they perceived to be sexist.
Duvan has said little about her wardrobe, only making jokes at campaign rallies.
"Is this outfit appropriate, what do you think?" she playfully asked the audience at a campaign rally in Eastholm last month.
The governor also raffled off a pair of her stilettos for charity last month. The name-brand, custom-designed shoes sold for $140,000 to an anonymous buyer.
A former model, Duvan is known to wear mini skirts, stilettos and tight blouses. Her outfits have drawn criticism from pro-family politicians, who say her clothing choices are inappropriate for a governor.
During the Conservative gubernatorial debate, Assemblyman Brian Tyker garnered attention when he jokingly said he had "no complaints" about Duvan's outfits and that she "looks great."
Women's rights activists called out Tyker for comments they say objectify women for their appearance.
"Brian Tyker and other male politicians belittle women when they evaluate them and judge them only on their appearance and what type of sexy clothing they wear," said Alanna Johnson, a prominent women's rights activist from New Upton.
Tyker was forced to address his comments today. Multiple reporters asked if he regretted his comments.
"Some people are saying your comments about Jenna Duvan's appearance and her outfits were sexist, demeaning to women and objectifying. Do you agree your comments were inappropriate and do you regret them?" reporter Danisha Rusha asked.
"My comments were stupid," Tyker admitted. "They were meant as a joke, but they were stupid. I shouldn't have made them."
His comments were not inappropriate, however, he said.
"I don't think they were objectifying or demeaning to women. All I meant was the governor is attractive and she dresses nicely. I'm a man. When I see attractive women, I notice. But my comments were meant with disrespect, they were meant to be a light-hearted joke," the assemblyman said.
Tyker's wife was "not happy" with his comments, however.
"She did not appreciate that part of the debate, and rightfully so. It was disrespectful to her. And for that I do regret what I said."
Tyker is not the first politician to be criticized for "sexist" comments related to Jenna Duvan.
Businessman John Brumley, a Nationalist who briefly flirted with running against Duvan in the NAT primary, came under fire in August 2019 for saying Damoign needed a governor with "less vanity" who "isn't focused on image and celebrity" but on the issues.
Allies of Duvan called out Brumley at the time for his comments, which they perceived to be sexist.
Duvan has said little about her wardrobe, only making jokes at campaign rallies.
"Is this outfit appropriate, what do you think?" she playfully asked the audience at a campaign rally in Eastholm last month.
The governor also raffled off a pair of her stilettos for charity last month. The name-brand, custom-designed shoes sold for $140,000 to an anonymous buyer.
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