Okay, before I get blasted here for being sexist, let me make it CLEAR that I would gladly support a candidate of either sex. In fact, women have proven on many levels that they are ever bit as capable, if not more capable than men on handling pressures of higher office. I am a republican, but when I saw Hillary enter the race, I did not groan...I paid attention.
In the past, women candidates for President and VP have always been a major handicap. Let's face it, we are traditionalists. It is the "Man's White House". This time around, however, Americans seem to be looking past the gender lines and seeing the female candidate for what she is...a serious contender.
My worry is this: Is what was once a metaphorical "albatross" now a boon in the party's favor? Is the NOVELTY of a female candidate, together with the admiration of the way she handled Bill's scandal making her a front runner?
I'm not opposed to Hillary. I'm just wondering if Americans are looking at the bigger picture.
2007-05-16
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