2008 Woodie Awards
America is Ready for a Female President
Jamarious Nickerson
Issue date: 10/15/07 Section: Op-Eds
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Senator. Advocate. Former U.S. First Lady. Mother. Wife. Those are some distinguished points to consider when addressing whether or not America is ready for its first female president to be Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. These facts also reflect the changing role of women in societies not only in America but on global frontiers as well. Those are the reasons why every supporter of Senator Clinton stands fully persuaded that she will not only be elected as the first female United States President but will effectively carry out the duties of the top Executive office. Yet, some still question, disagree and even contend that Senator Clinton will not be elected because America is not ready to embrace a female as Chief Commander of the ship called America.
One of the strongest arguments against Senator Clinton is that she is not stable enough for the United States presidency. Yes, she initially voted for the War on Iraq but never denies that she took such action. In fact, she even understands how much her initial support of the War on Iraq has bred disaster and has taken responsibility by vowing to America that, as president of the United States, she will execute the withdrawal of troops from Iraq immediately. As Senator Clinton is human, one bad choice she made cannot outweigh the fact that she is more reliable, stable and stronger than any other 2008 presidential candidate. This is reflected in her work as First Lady of the United States for eight consecutive years during the Clinton administration, in which no war occurred and the economy boomed significantly.
Some strongly argue that Senator Clinton will only propose more legislation that will not pass through Congress in the same way that the universal healthcare legislation was unsuccessful that she chiefly oversaw during the Clinton administration. However, Senator Clinton's supporters cite the fact that she is a lawyer as well as a graduate of Yale University, who will continue to push for issues of concern not only to minorities but that indirectly or directly affects successful Americans. As a college and law student, Senator Clinton worked for the Children's Defense Fund in 1970 and even volunteered at the New Haven Legal Services where she gave free legal service to the poor amidst countless other deeds. More so, she was named twice to a list of the "100 Most Influential Lawyers," according to the White House data of First Ladies. Primarily, the expansive and versatile experience that Senator Hillary Clinton holds underneath her belt will be of significant help in executing the duties of United States president.
One of the strongest arguments against Senator Clinton is that she is not stable enough for the United States presidency. Yes, she initially voted for the War on Iraq but never denies that she took such action. In fact, she even understands how much her initial support of the War on Iraq has bred disaster and has taken responsibility by vowing to America that, as president of the United States, she will execute the withdrawal of troops from Iraq immediately. As Senator Clinton is human, one bad choice she made cannot outweigh the fact that she is more reliable, stable and stronger than any other 2008 presidential candidate. This is reflected in her work as First Lady of the United States for eight consecutive years during the Clinton administration, in which no war occurred and the economy boomed significantly.
Some strongly argue that Senator Clinton will only propose more legislation that will not pass through Congress in the same way that the universal healthcare legislation was unsuccessful that she chiefly oversaw during the Clinton administration. However, Senator Clinton's supporters cite the fact that she is a lawyer as well as a graduate of Yale University, who will continue to push for issues of concern not only to minorities but that indirectly or directly affects successful Americans. As a college and law student, Senator Clinton worked for the Children's Defense Fund in 1970 and even volunteered at the New Haven Legal Services where she gave free legal service to the poor amidst countless other deeds. More so, she was named twice to a list of the "100 Most Influential Lawyers," according to the White House data of First Ladies. Primarily, the expansive and versatile experience that Senator Hillary Clinton holds underneath her belt will be of significant help in executing the duties of United States president.
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