MILADY PRESIDENT. Once again I find myself asking:" Is it time for a woman to be elected President of the United States?
In our present era of re-definitions concerning who may do what in religious and temporal offices, the subject keeps coming up, I find. And I also notice, more people seem to be asking “when”, rather than “why” or “why not?” Two candidates are often set forth - one for each major party.
This concern about the possibility of a feminine leader in the Oval Office has been brought about this time by the presence of two very capable women which has led people to visualize of them as President. Neither one has has said "no" to the idea. Oddly, I have not heard any talk whatsoever bout either of them running for the office of Vice-President which might seem to be a more plausible entrance area. That, of course, would come along later on when a male candidate has announced he favor a feminine Vice-President. Voter who cannot see a female president well go along with a feminine candidate running with a strong male lead.
If I were betting on it, I would say “no” - we will not see a woman in the oval office for some time. We are not ready, I'd say, in a “grass roots sense “ whatever that term may mean to you. It will be achieved, in time, because there is, to me, no sound no reason why the office should be keep for males only. Many nations have had their Queens, Empresses, Presidents, Premiers, Prime Ministers and have done well in such times.
We can see a gradual progression toward such a climate. The word is now “when” and no longer “if”.
It is made more urgent with some recent addition to the potential troop of men who are, even now, seeking to be the nominee of the Democratic Party.
I still expect Hillary Clinton to seek the nomination of next election.. It, to me, is as I have said before it is a “now or never” situation. The impetus of her attainments to this time will not endure for four additional years. Much depends, for instance, on how the assistance being offered by the Clinton team to the beleaguered California “Recall Election” procedures works out. Notice, too, how many legislative bills Hillary Clinton has co-sponsored as a Senator. These are “back scratching” arrangements with each of them, and they number far in excess of the usual few and in a wide gamut, as well. In her recent actions, she is moving toward the Center and her success is making this transition from being Liberal to perching, for a time, on the edge of Conservative nesting areas may well determine her decision to run.
Secretary Rice has to ferret out fences which stand against her candidacy because she is black and a woman, as well, while Hillery Clinton going to have to convince a lot of people she is not just another "Bill. So much is going to hinge on the males interested in the race . From Virginia Governor Warner and Congressman Allen will be among the early runners.
Which ones will favor a female running mate?
A.L.M. June 24, 2005 [c545wds]
