It's a Question No One Says They Want to Ask. But the Women Running for President Keep Hearing It.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Some people whisper it, some apologize for it, and some are very careful to mention their neighbors — their neighbors would be the ones to ask.

“Do you really think a woman could be elected president?”

In ways subtle and overt, Democrats keep hearing that same question, even days after debates where Senator Kamala Harris commanded the stage and Senator Elizabeth Warren dominated the policy discussion.

It’s the anxiety of a party still carrying the scars of its 2016 defeat.

“My colleagues, some have said that to me, and I just have to push back and say, ‘Wait just a minute,’” said Representative Barbara Lee of California, who worked as a young organizer for former Representative Shirley Chisholm’s 1972 presidential bid. “I’m just quite frankly shocked to still hear them in 2019.”

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Also, before real life descends into parody: “I Don’t Hate Women Candidates — I Just Hated Hillary and Coincidentally I’m Starting to Hate Elizabeth Warren” was the title of a satirical essay published late last year on the website McSweeney’s that circulated widely on social media.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/its-a-question-no-one-says-they-want-to-ask-but-the-women-running-for-president-keep-hearing-it/ar-AADN9wm?li=BBnb7Kz

[Demsrule86]

1. I don't know about' a woman'....but none of the women candidates running have shot in 20 IHMO.

Positions the front runners have taken will ruin their chances in a general.

[Bradical79]

2. Hillary Clinton was very unpopular

After having her name dragged through the mud for decades, she was disliked by a LOT of people. Yet she still got around 3 million more votes than the man occupying the Whitehouse right now. I see no reason a woman couldn't win the Presidency.

[MrsCoffee]

5. A very unpopular person doesn't win the popular vote.

So many strange myths surrounding 2016. She was very popular despite her name being dragged through the mud.

She only lost because of treason.

[betsuni]

3. Thanks for posting the "I Don't Hate Women Candidates ..." I hadn't seen it before and

it's perfect.

[myohmy2]

4. "Do you really think a woman could be elected president?"

...it's an important question that needs to be and will be considered at some point by every voter...

...the demon we have to beat is trump...he gives demeaning nicknames and disparaging comments to all who challenge him...it makes him look strong and in command when he attacks and the response is weak...and it's always weak...but, I've noticed lately he's been tip-toeing around Harris - sizing her up, a little confused, maybe cautious...

...IMO, for most people, the presidential vote in 2020 will be a touchy-feely vote, especially considering our substance-less president...for years trump's been getting away with his bully-schtick and no one's been able to figure out a successful way to regularly best him...

...but to be that strong Dem that will best trump regularly, is genderless...so to answer the question

...yes IMO, a woman could be elected president in 2020...

...especially in 2020...