Former first lady Michelle Obama expressed her belief that America is not ready to elect a woman president, citing persistent sexism in elections and the higher standards female candidates face compared to their male counterparts. Speaking on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, she referenced Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris as examples of qualified women who lost their bids. In contrast, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer argued that the nation is ready for a woman president, pointing to successful female candidates in recent elections. Obama urged the Democratic Party to acknowledge these challenges instead of pretending they don’t exist.
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