I give her enormous credit for pushing through and running for the first female spot as President. I have great respect for her inspiring move to rally and defy the status quo.
Barack Obama, in his Unity speech said that Clinton showed the country and the world that, "women can do anything that the boys can do, and do it better, and do it in heels."
"Although we weren't able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you, it's got about 18 million cracks in it ... and the light is shining through like never before, filling us all with the hope and the sure knowledge that the path will be a little easier next time."-HRC
Not a single other woman will be able to fill the role that Hillary Clinton has. She has had a profound impact on women's rights, women's ability and achievements. She said in her concession speech that next time- it will be "unremarkable" for a woman to run for president, that it will become the norm and she's right. It is because she chose to step out and play the male dominated game of politics and claim herself eligible for one of the most powerful positions in the world.Clinton may not have won the Democratic Nomination, but her stand was a loud one and women should be grateful for her contribution to the female future in the United States of America.
After Hillary Clinton's concession to Obama; I heard CNN's Candy Crowley state that, "Usually, victors make the history. But there are exceptions."
I could not agree more.
cool post ash.
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ReplyDeleteShe wasn't the first woman to run for President. Just the first to have a legitimate shot.
ReplyDeleteShe's done about as much for women's rights as the black guy down the street from you has done for African-American rights.
She's a rich broad who rode the political coat tails of an unethical, genius husband.
Sorry.
i disagree. the fact that she has had a shot is alot more than anyone ever has. she was the genius behind her husband and i think has a lot more political savvy. and like it or not, she made a big impact b/c she ran under one of the two biggest party names...which still in this country, are profoundly predominent.
ReplyDeleteYou honestly think SHE is the genius in that relationship?
ReplyDeleteThe guy went through Harvard without hardly opening a book. She saw a smart guy with a bright future and a good personality and latched. That's smart, but she's not the brains.
And like I said, other women have done this before, and for the main parties...so no big deal except she had a shot. That had more to do with the circumstances of the times than it did her ability.
Grant, she has more political savvy than he does (her switch to the Demo party was alot more calculated than his run to Canada when his country needed his help- among other things.). And she was smart enough to set herself up in the Senate. LOVE her or HATE her...she made a dent. The others WILL NOT be remembered, but she fought to the death and she will be remembered for it. Bill actually hurt her campaign. Had he not traveled and opened his mouth as much, her shot would have been better. But I'm not endorsing her at all, I just think, women should be grateful for the OBVIOUS IMPACT she has made. But it's your opinion and everyone is entitled.
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