(note: in the following post, when I refer to men/women, unless clarified, I refer to the societal gender roles they have, not their capabilities or potential or a word i'm looking for but forgot)

The very fact she is a woman is an advantage that no other candidate, or President, will have. Her being President will allow a voice, a perspective for women to have in the political system. It's clear that there is a social difference to men than women - women are objectified in the media, underappreciated in the office, and earn less for their work; whereas men are idolised, promoted, and earn what it's worth. Clinton has worked her ass off to get where she is, and other women have, even I have, which is admirable because of the difficulties she has faced. From her birth, I 100% guarantee she was treated differently because she was a girl. I 100% guarantee she lives her life differently because she is a girl. It's got nothing to do with that she is biologically a woman, it's that in society's eye, she is a woman, and so she will be treated like one. Given this, she was raised as a female. As a woman, she has been exposed to experiences that men simply haven't had (because they are men). She has subconscious values and opinions that will mostly be shared by females as they were too raised as a female. Women vote for her because they can relate to her and she can relate to them.

Here is an example of why her being a woman is important. Nine debates in and Sanders and Clinton have not been asked about abortion and reproductive rights despite it being a huge issue for women. Some of the Graalians on this forum wouldn't have thought twice about these issues, as they simply don't affect them. But, you know what? This is an issue I and so, so many other women have on a practically daily basis. I don't want to effectively throw my whole life away just to have a baby I didn't even want. This sounds harsh, but it's true. We joke of 16 year old pregnant girls, yet some people want to get rid of abortion, the very thing that would prevent these jokes??????
/rant over. Back to the point! Regardless of the fact they both support abortion and reproductive rights, Clinton willingly advocated for women's rights, whereas Sanders had to be prompted. It's not his fault for not bringing the issue up, it's just that as Clinton is a woman she is more exposed to these issues. I doubt during every single sex any man has thought, "Wow, if this condom slips or she forgot to take the pill, she'll probably be impregnated and she'll have to raise a baby or get an abortion", or has ever experienced the anxiety of needing emergency contraception which doesn't even work every time.

It's similar to Obama as a black president. I'm sure minority voters identified with him as he would have dealt with the scrutiny and racism of others, and therefore he would engage in similar values and the wish to break down the barriers between capabilities and behaviours of races.

It's impossible to deny the sexism in the world today, especially in positions of power and fame, and it's incredible that she has dealt with the harsh eye of the media for so long. Has anyone in the political race, including Trump, been so condemned as Clinton? No! a study done shows that Clinton is the most negatively reported candidate. SHE BEATS DONALD TRUMP. No offense towards Trump supporters, however this certainly is a feat. It's funny, as Clinton has been a serious candidate for so long, and Trump I believe was relatively spontaneous (not to mention his interesting policies).http://www.vox.com/2016/4/15/1141016...bernie-sanders


Is it so wrong to change your stance on things? Just as it is changing your gender, your religion, and you values, surely it should be treated the same. Also, the second radio reporter is the bitch and trying to make Clinton look bad.

Why? With due respect, abortion rights hardly affects your life. Men can 'opt-out' of fatherhood. Yes, child support is a thing, yet the father could theoretically run into the forest and hide from it. Whereas the child in within the women for nine months, and is relied upon by the child to the point where the woman cannot give away the child. Abortion is the only way some women have the way to live their lives without needing to provide for another.

Abortion is pro-life. It is pro-quality of life, not quantity.
ok I'm going to read the last two pages or so, as it took me a bit to write this