2006-12-27 10:20:06 · 23 answers · asked by Walter R 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
In many countries the first female leader is a conservative, rather than a liberal. (See Margaret Thatcher in England for example.) Some see this as being due to the fact that having a woman as a leader is a bit of a leap for some voters, and a conservative woman is less of a leap than a liberal woman.
The first woman to run will get a certian "novelty vote" from people who will vote for her just because she is the first woman to run. How big this vote would be I do not know.
I do know that if Hillary Clinton were a guy, with similar positions, similar TV appeal, and similar experience he would not stand a chance of winning an election, much less the nomination.
2006-12-28 14:05:12 · answer #1 · answered by Larry R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A large gap in the party lines. RIght now even though the winds are blowing in the Dems favor it's too tight to risk it. When or If they separate by a comfortable margin. Then they can put a woman up. Honestly I don't see that happening in my lifetime.
2006-12-27 18:22:58 · answer #2 · answered by alwaysmoose 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As soon as there is a woman on a ticket that people feel they can vote for reasons other than the novelty that there is a woman on the ticket.
2006-12-27 18:23:21 · answer #3 · answered by Uncle Remus 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Remember the saying that a woman has to be twice as smart & work twice as hard as a man to get the same pay?.....well, that goes for any executive job as well, especially the highest office in the land. I do think Hillary is that woman.
2006-12-27 19:27:02 · answer #4 · answered by mstrywmn 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I guess there's nothing wrong with it so long as the woman qualifies and knows what she is actually doing, then why not? if men can do why women can't? women are great leaders and great followers, too. you can only be a great leader if you were once a great follower...women did that way......
2006-12-27 20:55:02 · answer #5 · answered by apyhat 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Condi Rice
2006-12-27 18:22:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Lots of money and her probably doing the right men to get the right backing. I know this sound chauvinist, but Washington is extremely corrupt.....they have the best politicians money can buy.
2006-12-27 18:24:30 · answer #7 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All the smart people must stay home and not vote...Kinda like they did this last election.
2006-12-27 18:27:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
We just need one to be the best candidate. Look at how many women have been governors
2006-12-27 18:23:41 · answer #9 · answered by shadouse 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Finding one who's qualified and willing to run for the Office.
2006-12-27 18:22:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋