"Well, history is prologued, Clyburn answered. And I understand exactly what Kamala Harris has said. Clyburn said he spoke with Harris recently and agrees that Obama is absolutely correct. If you look at the history, we demonstrated that we are not ready. These are incredible women who have run: Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris. And I think that we are getting there. That's why we can't afford to turn the clock back. We've taken one, two, and three steps forward."
"So, just because it doesn't seem that we are ready doesn't mean we should stop the pursuit. My dad used to tell me all the time, Son, the darkest point of the night is that moment just before dawn. And, so, we may be in a dark moment as it relates to women serving as president. But we may be in that moment just before dawn when a woman will serve."
American electoral history indicates resistance to electing a woman president, with high-profile candidates like Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris failing to win the presidency. Progress has occurred through incremental advances, but recent election results risk reversing gains. Continued candidacies, encouragement, and support for women are essential to sustain momentum toward eventual success. Persistent pursuit despite setbacks is necessary; cultural and institutional barriers including sexism and racism remain factors affecting outcomes. Increased female candidacies and sustained backing from party leaders and voters can create conditions for a woman to win the presidency in the future.
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