As opponents of a Democratic President fuel the he said-she said situation between Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, I am thinking about what this means for the election.
First of all, it doesn't surprise me that an American man may have stated that a woman cannot win the presidential election. A good man I know states that at Sunday dinner week after week. This is a belief held by many who hold onto old prejudices and myths about women and leadership. It is a myth that so many women have experienced throughout their lives in hurtful and oppressive ways.
Also, this situation reminds me of so many posts that pervaded social media when Hillary Clinton ran for President of the United States--posts that made people question her honesty, experience, and ability to lead.
Of course, it makes all of us wonder who is telling the truth and it makes us think about what we would do? Is it so bad for a woman candidate to let the press know that her opponent didn't believe a woman could win the election? Is it so bad that a candidate may not remember things the same way? I get into conversations all the time with long time friends and family members where we remember things differently--time has a way of doing that especially if you've lived long, busy lives.
This is a simple matter of he said--she said which leaves us with the situation of looking deeper at each candidate's experience and capacity to lead the United States ahead. I believe that while Bernie Sanders has been a great cheerleader and champion of what we need to elevate the lives of all, Elizabeth Warren's experience, intelligence, energy, and collaborative skill and will makes her the better candidate for President of the United States. I believe that she'll get things done and easily counter Trump's corruption, ignorance, and self serving ways. She will work with the best and brightest to start bettering our country's opportunities for safe, successful, and fulfilling lives on day one.
I continue to honor all the democratic candidates who have been in the race and continue to be in the race except for Tulsi Gabbard who I don't trust. These candidates are bright, good people who have contributed significant time, energy, and capacity to better lead our country. As it stands now, I continue to support Elizabeth Warren as the next President of the United States. She will make a formidable leader for our country, a leader who will elevate living for all.
First of all, it doesn't surprise me that an American man may have stated that a woman cannot win the presidential election. A good man I know states that at Sunday dinner week after week. This is a belief held by many who hold onto old prejudices and myths about women and leadership. It is a myth that so many women have experienced throughout their lives in hurtful and oppressive ways.
Also, this situation reminds me of so many posts that pervaded social media when Hillary Clinton ran for President of the United States--posts that made people question her honesty, experience, and ability to lead.
Of course, it makes all of us wonder who is telling the truth and it makes us think about what we would do? Is it so bad for a woman candidate to let the press know that her opponent didn't believe a woman could win the election? Is it so bad that a candidate may not remember things the same way? I get into conversations all the time with long time friends and family members where we remember things differently--time has a way of doing that especially if you've lived long, busy lives.
This is a simple matter of he said--she said which leaves us with the situation of looking deeper at each candidate's experience and capacity to lead the United States ahead. I believe that while Bernie Sanders has been a great cheerleader and champion of what we need to elevate the lives of all, Elizabeth Warren's experience, intelligence, energy, and collaborative skill and will makes her the better candidate for President of the United States. I believe that she'll get things done and easily counter Trump's corruption, ignorance, and self serving ways. She will work with the best and brightest to start bettering our country's opportunities for safe, successful, and fulfilling lives on day one.
I continue to honor all the democratic candidates who have been in the race and continue to be in the race except for Tulsi Gabbard who I don't trust. These candidates are bright, good people who have contributed significant time, energy, and capacity to better lead our country. As it stands now, I continue to support Elizabeth Warren as the next President of the United States. She will make a formidable leader for our country, a leader who will elevate living for all.