Why Do Women Become President

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In my lifetime, I do believe there will some day be a Madam President. I don't believe it'll be any time soon, though. I think people, mostly men, are scared to see a strong, smart woman as president. There have only been 45 president's so far. It's been a lot of years that have gone by, but 45 people is not a lot. Over the years, many things have changed, but the role as president has remained the same for the most part. In the election of 2016, one woman did come close, Hillary Clinton. I believe this is one of many reason's why one day a female can become president. Hillary Clinton gave a lot of motivation to other political women. Another reason some people might think a woman could one day be in office, is because of how big gender equality

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