These two themes are clashing in American politics right now. It is the “War on Women” vs the “War for Jobs”.

The democrats are betting that the war on women will split women from the GOP. Its genesis comes from the Rush Limbaugh verbal barbs against Sandra Fluke.

The democrats have been tweeting on that issue.

The push back from the GOP has been to focus on jobs. Today many of their tweets were on that subject. They feel that families hurting from the poor economy is a bigger concern to women than social issues.

Tweets – War on Women.

The media & rightwing want to know: Are Women People?! Clear up confusion w/ this image on #womensday: http://t.co/NP8xqD5O

— SEIU (@SEIU) March 8, 2012

It's International Women's Day: Happy ceiling-shattering. pic.twitter.com/a0tHYucY

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 8, 2012

There are 1M+ women living in #NV & their impact can be felt in every corner of our state & across every aspect of our society #IWD

— Senator Harry Reid (@SenatorReid) March 9, 2012

Today is International Women's Day–to every woman & girl across the globe, know your power! http://t.co/iyZb2xfH

— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) March 8, 2012

Excited to announce the DNC Women's Institute. We want your voices, ideas & enthusiasm—join @DNCWomen today: http://t.co/JpDNwF8j

— D Wasserman Schultz (@DWStweets) March 8, 2012

Happy International Women's Day to Sandra Fluke & all the women who've dared to speak & have their opinions respected! http://t.co/AI3rpOiH

— Luis V. Gutierrez (@RepGutierrez) March 8, 2012

Want to stay current on who’s dropped Rush and who still advertises on his show? The link below is updated… http://t.co/5Ckw5cvi

— Rep.George Miller (@askgeorge) March 6, 2012

On #womensday, Dem women Sens are urging @SpeakerBoehner to end House GOP's assault on women's access to contraception http://t.co/gfyoapeT

— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) March 8, 2012

ICYMI: My message to the GOP: Beware of Angry Women! We are paying attention & not amused! #p2 #fem2 #waronwomen http://t.co/zG67qycC

— Jan Schakowsky (@janschakowsky) March 2, 2012

My letter to #HillaryClinton on International #womensday: make sure our $ doesn't fund programs hurting women http://t.co/KdQRbt83

— Raul M. Grijalva (@RepRaulGrijalva) March 8, 2012

https://twitter.com/#!/RepLRichardson/status/177472462852853763

VIDEO: I was on @mitchellreports today speaking about the GOP and #birthcontrol http://t.co/KlaHChxj

— Senator Patty Murray (@MurrayCampaign) February 17, 2012

On #womensday, proud to join women @SenateDems in urging @SpeakerBoehner to stop pushing for House vote on extreme #BluntAmendment.

— Sen. Barbara Boxer (@SenatorBoxer) March 8, 2012

Senate is voting TODAY on an amendment to jeopardize women's health care. Help stop this bill before it is too late http://t.co/5UwpIQtk #p2

— Debbie Stabenow (@stabenow) March 1, 2012

Since 2008, outside interest group spending on ads has skyrocketed 1,600%. It’s time for #FairElections, let’s reverse #CitizensUnited.

— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) March 6, 2012

So called #Obama "truth squad" attacks our bi-partisan bill to prevent extremist attack on religious freedom."truth squad"? Really? #cmonman

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) February 15, 2012

Tweets – War for Jobs.

Sen. Sanders just voted No on @SenJohnHoeven's amendment to build the #KeystoneXL pipeline. #noKXL

— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) March 8, 2012

Calling on the federal government to write-down the mortgage principal for those families whose homes are underwater. http://t.co/Li2DyBJ7

— Congressman Nadler (@RepJerryNadler) March 7, 2012

Districts/unions need to work together & reward great teachers & principals for taking on tough assignments in schools w/high turnover #crdc

— Arne Duncan (@arneduncan) March 6, 2012

FYI: House overwhelmingly passed bipartisan #JOBSAct today. It helps #smallbiz startups grow & create jobs. Learn more: http://t.co/bDppXANt

— Paul Ryan (@RepPaulRyan) March 8, 2012

Proud to stand with @SenRandPaul to support a budget that balances within 5 years http://t.co/XczigPue

— Jim DeMint (@JimDeMint) March 8, 2012

#JOBSAct When we work together, we can make things happen to positively affect working Americans and small businesses. http://t.co/hxUizDQv

— Allen West (@AllenWest) March 8, 2012

Proud to vote for the JOBS Act(HR3606) to spur economic growth and job creation by improving access to capital markets for small businesses

— Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) March 8, 2012

VIDEO: President Obama Lobbying Against Jobs http://t.co/Mh3mJ9RD

— JohnCornyn (@JohnCornyn) March 8, 2012

I oppose climate change legislation that raises taxes and costs for American families and businesses http://tinyurl.com/23tpfxg

— Mary Fallin (@RepMaryFallin) August 12, 2010

Bipartisan #JOBSAct Passes House of Representatives http://t.co/XsxdjbcS #4jobs

— Dave Camp (@RepDaveCamp) March 8, 2012

For more information about how the #JOBSAct will help entrepreneurs launch, grow and create #jobs, please visit http://t.co/Bbdkd6Ip #4jobs

— Rep. Kristi Noem (@RepKristiNoem) March 8, 2012

Please RT this to join me in calling on the Democrat-led Senate to work with the House to help #smallbiz create #jobs #JOBSAct #4jobs #tcot

— Eric Cantor (@RepEricCantor) March 8, 2012

Today, my House colleagues and I will vote on the bipartisan #JOBSAct to help #smallbiz #startups grow and create #jobs http://t.co/gtCG6upN

— US Rep. Mike Turner (@RepMikeTurner) March 8, 2012

I am disappointed that my colleagues in the Senate voted down two proposals to speed up approval of the #KeystoneXL pipeline today.

— Senator Pat Toomey (@SenToomey) March 8, 2012

Disheartening that POTUS is lobbying members to oppose Admt approving #KeystoneXL. Project would create thousands of jobs & boost OH manuf

— Rob Portman (@senrobportman) March 8, 2012

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