The U.S. is ready for a female president

Robert Cohen/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNSHillary Clinton has been in the political eye for years. Her active and lengthy political career has minimized the importance of her presidential campaign.

For the first time in U.S. history, a woman is a clear contender for the presidency.

If Clinton were to win the general election, her victory would be a monumental success for women in this country.

Women are still not treated as equals in this country, which claims to be one of the most progressive countries in the world. More than 70 women have represented their homelands as heads of states, including countries like Brazil, South Korea and Pakistan.

Isn’t it about time that the U.S. joins this list?

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