Why Longer Lives Mean the Future of US Politics Is Female – OZY

Why Longer Lives Mean the Future of US Politics Is Female  OZY Women live longer than men. And in the realm of politics, simply sticking around has an advantage, as seniority often dictates power — particularly in Congress and state legislatures. But that hasn’t helped women traditionally. Until now. For decades, men have more often gotten elected at a younger age, whereas women either struggled to win races or didn’t choose to join politics until after raising children. Take Nancy Pelosi, perhaps the most sustainably powerful female American politician in history,…

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Michelle Obama: US Ready for a Female President – Wall Street Journal (blog)

Wall Street Journal (blog) Michelle Obama: US Ready for a Female PresidentWall Street Journal (blog)First Lady Michelle Obama said the U.S. is ready to have a female president but said she isn't the one and was quiet when asked whether she thinks former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will win the presidency in 2016. “She hasn't announced anything …Michelle Obama: US is ready for a female presidentYahoo! NewsFLOTUS: US ready for 1st female presidentPoliticoMichelle Obama thinks US is ready for first female presidentThe Hill (blog)Zee News –NDTV –Examiner.comall 34 news articles » us…

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