Poll: Clinton's Run Opens Doors For Women

Most Voters Think Her Candidacy Will Make It Easier For Other Women To Run For President

(CBS)  Hillary Clinton's campaign as the first serious female contender for the Democratic presidential nomination represents a shattering of the glass ceiling in presidential politics, a new CBS News poll shows. Most voters think that win or lose, her candidacy will make it easier for other women to run for president.

Sixty percent of men and 76 percent of women agree that Clinton's candidacy will make it easier for future women to run for president.

The historic nature of Clinton’s candidacy is reflected in the bipartisan nature of voters’ views on this question. Seventy-five percent of Democrats and 63 percent of Republicans think her campaign will make it easier for females to run in the future.

Voters embrace the concept of a woman as a serious presidential candidate, as 88 percent agree with the statement “I am glad to see a woman as a serious contender for president.” This is a more widespread welcome than what Geraldine Ferraro received when she became the first female vice presidential candidate representing a major U.S. political party in 1984. A CBS News/New York Times Poll that year found that 62 percent of voters agreed they were “glad that a woman was nominated as vice president.”

Sixty-three percent of voters would like to see a woman become president in their lifetime. More women (69 percent) than men (57 percent) said they would like to see a female commander-in-chief.

Sixty-nine percent of voters think it is likely that there will be a woman president in their lifetime. Seventy-nine percent of voters under age 45 say this possibility is likely, while just 44 percent of those 65 and older say it is.

Nearly half of voters (45 percent) think the media has been harder on Clinton than they have been on other candidates. Sixty-seven percent of those who think the media has been harder on Clinton feel that it's at least somewhat the result of her gender.

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This poll was conducted among a random sample of 798 adults nationwide, including 712 registered voters, interviewed by telephone May 30-June 2, 2008. Phone numbers were dialed from RDD samples of both standard land-lines and cell phones. The error due to sampling for results based on the entire sample could be plus or minus four percentage points. The error for subgroups is higher. The error for the sample of registered voters is plus or minus four points.

[phillysage]

I have voted Democratic in every election since 1972. I will not vote Democratic this year if Hillary is not on the ticket. If the Democrats who want this ninkompoop for the top spot don''t have the brains and humility to at least give Hillary the #2 spot, they can all go to Kenya in a handbasket--cause me and many others are going to Republican headquarters to sign up.

[tx2democrats]

I have voted Democratic in every election since 1972. I will not vote Democratic this year if Hillary is not on the ticket. If the Democrats who want this ninkompoop for the top spot don''''t have the brains and humility to at least give Hillary the #2 spot, they can all go to Kenya in a handbasket--cause me and many others are going to Republican headquarters to sign up.
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we totally agree with you.

we are right behind you.

[tx2democrats]

do you know of any websites we can sign up to let Obama know that we will not vote for him if our girl Hillary is not on the ticket.

I''d for McCain if he asked her to be his VP.

[phillysage]

Immediately email, phone, write (not once, but twice and three times!) all your Democratic officeholders, Senators, Governors, Congressman on down and tell them that the Party''s in trouble if Hillary''s not on the ticket!

[crat3]

Obama, an "inadequate black male" who is unqualified and inexperienced, was preselected in a rigged Democratic Party over a better, highly qualified and stronger female candidate, Sen. Clinton. In running against a system like this, it can never be "easier for other women to run" and no door will be open.

In the Republican Party, the doors are open. In the Republican Party, Sen Clinton would have been nominated as the best qualified and the strongest candidate for the party nomination. This is in contrast to the totally corrupt Democratic Party.

Only the resounding defeat of the Democratic Party in November will open the doors and "will make it easier for other women to run" in the Democratic Party. A crushing defeat is needed to send the message loud and clear to: Edward Kennedy, John Kerry, John Edwards, George McGovern, Christopher Dodd, Robert Byrd, Jimmy Carter, and Richardson.

Hillary Clinton supporters have a cause in working for the resounding defeat of Obama and voting for McCain in November.

[zomgshiftone]

Wow... you guys are classic examples of hillary''s base constituents. Uneducated white voters lol. If you guys want another 4 years of the same Bush policies (economic down turns, baseless wars, and so on) then please go vote for McCain. It will only futher bolster your classification belonging to hillary voters.

[downsteamjim]

The Democrat party has proven that any man [even an inexperienced racist] is more acceptable than a women.

[downsteamjim]

I needed to add: What shame for the party!

[zomgshiftone]

"I needed to add: What shame for the party!"

No, whats more of a shame is that hillary supporters would rather vote for someone with ideals completely opposite to the democratic party. Whats the point of saying you vote as a demo or repub when you dont have the balls to stand up for the ideals they represent.

[o_nolan1]

Obama, an "inadequate black male" who is unqualified and inexperienced, was preselected in a rigged Democratic Party over a better, highly qualified and stronger female candidate, Sen. Clinton. In running against a system like this, it can never be "easier for other women to run" and no door will be open. Posted by crat3

It''s time to get over it. Obama is more than qualified, lacks experience in federal politics, but can back that up with experience on the state level. Clinton and Bush also never had experience at the federal level before they became president. The people have spoken and Obama will be the winner according to the rules the democratic party set out. It''s time to kiss and make up, and as I have said before on here, the perfect scenaio is if Hillary becomes the VP candidate on the ticket.

[notopennshut]

Agreed, it will certainly help more doors open. However,it is not just Hillary who has done this. Look at all the other women who are now in politics, senate, house, governors etc...etc. Hopefully, all these women who are now in positions will not revert to the "angry and bitter" stance of someone like Ferraro, who has done a disservice to all women by her recent comments. There are all kinds of biases everywhere, in public, private,and in all kinds of situtations. Do not lower yourself by blaming sexism or racism - these are factors that existed and will be there in the future, to varying extent. let us just salute all the women who have been there, and will be there!

[ntow-2009]

Go ahead and vote republican, you ignorant, uneducated, bias idiots. The economy is going to the pots you can''t afford gas and you can''t see pass your ignorance to vote democrat. The party does not need you

[acincinnatus]

IRREFUTABLE FACTS: UNITE or FALL

1. Hillary won in 17 largely blue states with 297 electoral votes. You need 270 to be come president. Democrats dominate in these states of Arizona (10), Arkansas (6), California (55), Nevada (5), New York (31), New Jersey (15), Texas (34), Tennessee (11), Ohio (20), Florida (27), Michigan (17), Pennsylvania (21), Kentucky (8), New Mexico (5), Massachusetts (12), West Virginia (5), Indiana (11), Rhode Island (4), and Puerto Rico (Commonwealth).

2. Obama won in mostly red states with only 199 electoral votes. In those states Republicans vastly out number Democrats 2:1. Even if Obama some how won all these red states and got Republicans to vote for him all he has are 199 electoral votes. Well short 270 needed to be president.

[ntow-2009]

KY, TN and WV voted Republican in the last election

[zomgshiftone]

I will vote Hillary by write in vote, which is legal in all 50 states, but only procedures differ, so check local rules before writing in a candidate on the general election ballot. Posted by cryhavoc2

As proud as that sounds cryhavoc2, you would only help to ensure McCains presidency. If people like you do such a thing there is no way for the democratic party to win as we would be divided. In a way you would just be voting for McCain anyway as Clinton votes alone would not have enough votes to surpass McCain. If people really want to do that just vote for me, ZOMGSHIFTONE. Campaign slogan: "Hey if you were running, he would vote for you" or "ZOMGSHIFTONE the peoples candidate: Knows as much as you!"

[hofkurz]

How soon people forget history.
Humphrey and Mondale won the "big" states during the primary season but I don''t seem to remember them as presidents???
And if the states that voted Democrat in 2004 do it again, then there are only 20 votes lacking. I think there are a number of states on the edge of going Democrat because they are fed up.
But the real problem with these polls is that no one ever asks me my opinion.

[hofkurz]

How soon people forget history.
Humphrey and Mondale won the "big" states during the primary season but I don''t seem to remember them as presidents???
And if the states that voted Democrat in 2004 do it again, then there are only 20 votes lacking. I think there are a number of states on the edge of going Democrat because they are fed up.
But the real problem with these polls is that no one ever asks me my opinion.

[ntow-2009]

Why write in Hillary, don''t go vote. You are just helping to do damage to yourself and other pwt.

[ntow-2009]

Why write in Hillary, don''t go vote. You are just helping to do damage to yourself and other pwt.

[grannygoodst]

OMG...
Now we exchange incompetence for inexperience? I don''t think so! Time to change parties, me thinks, and I never thought I would say that. Seems like the winning candidate(s) are not necessarily the best for the job, but who has the most money to buy their way in.

[grannygoodst]

OMG...
Now we exchange incompetence for inexperience? NI don''t think so! Time to change parties, me thinks, and I never thought I would say that. Seems like the winning candidate(s) are not necessarily the best for the job, but who has the most money to buy their way in.

[realpatriot1]

terrie13,

The candidate with the most money didn''t start out that way, didn''t run into any problems paying his staff or his bills, didn''t deend upon special interests to be the main funders of his campaign, didn''t write off any states until West Virginia & Kentucky near the end, and clearly ran the superior national campaign operation of the 3 major candidates.
That''s competence like no one has seen for quite some time!

Do you have a better measure of executive ability to point to in the background of the "experienced" candidates? If the others manage our national finances like they managed their campaign finances the Chinese will be foreclosing on all of us in a few years.

Bin Laden has said that his mission is to involve the U.S. in a proxy war that will bankrupt our economy. McCain is doing his best to fulfill Bin Laden''s mission.

[thisandthat1]

She doesn''t even have enough class to concede defeat gracefully! Pathetic!

[renonv5]

What a class act she is. After all this bullsh-t, she still cares about each and every individual. And she won South Dakota too.

[puritan9]

Hillary came across a very bad sore loser. If she continues to behave this way she is only showing that she is not fit to be a leader. She is making her 18 million supporters look like frustrated women. It is time to let it go - this is no way to beg for a negotiated leverage. Poor cry baby.

[zavatchen]

I have been inspired, uplifted, and grateful for the opportunity to experience an incredible woman and public servant run for President of the United States of America.

My hope today is that Senator Hillary Clinton will have the opportunity to keep running and ultimately become the Democratic nominee. She has endured much and yet has maintained such grace and dignity.

I am truly proud of Senator Hillary Clinton and all women who continue to show the courage to ''stand up''.

[creeper00]

"Opens doors?"

Bull$hit. That''s what you told us when Geraldine Ferraro ran, what, twenty-four years ago. And it''s been that long since we saw another female on the ticket.

Women are sick of being patted on the head, MSM. That''s why they lead the rebellion against Barack Obama, a man whose pretty words far outweigh his experience.

Democrats will be running a loser again if they nominate Obama.

[puritan9]

Many times I have heard the story of the little boy who sold his bike to donate money to her campaign. I hope with her millions she can now buy the kid a bike.

[ntow-2009]

Those that say Obama has no experience on here, have no experience themselves to make the judgement. People with very little education are good for telling people they are not experienced.

[ntow-2009]

Those that say Obama has no experience on here, have no experience themselves to make the judgement. People with very little education are good for telling people they are not experienced.

[puritan9]

Hillary will be the Health Care Czar in the Obama Administration to get universal healthcare done. As far as a place on the ticket is concerned she has miscalculated the strain she has caused, just as she made a wrong decision in supporting the war. This repeated miscalculation shows poor judgment not fit for a President.

[ntow-2009]

I still think Hillary would do ok as VP

[rational_1]

Hey Barack, two words to remember - Vince Foster! LOL!

[lastdance122]

Hillary Rodham Clinton said she''d be willing to consider
a spot on Sen. Barack Obama''s ticket

BLACKMAIL __ EXTORTION __BLACKMAIL __ EXTORTION

Nazi (Delusional-Crying) Hillary and X-cess Baggage Nazi (racist) Bill
Needs a PRESIDENTIAL PARDON for : Their own CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
Including and All of Their CRIMINAL Friends in : The Bush NAZI Regime
and Their CRIMINAL Cohort Friends in Criminal Corporate NAZI America

Any Corporation or POLITICAL INFLUENCE
That has Supported and Assisted in The Achievement of :
PURPOSELY and INTENTIONALLY __ DESTROYING
The INFRASTRUCTURE of The United States is an : Act of TREASON
TREASON is __ A CRIMINAL ACT !

Nazi (Delusional-Crying) Hillary and X-cess Baggage Nazi (racist) Bill
and - Criminal Corporate NAZI America

DEMOCRATIC PARTY TRAITORS
DEMOCRATIC PARTY DESTROYERS

JOB DESTROYER
WAGE PACKAGE DESTROYER
HEALTH CARE BENEFIT DESTROYER
WORKING MIDDLE CLASS AMERICA DESTROYER
FAMILY UNIT DESTROYER
HOME OWNERSHIP DESTROYER
CREDIT DESTROYER
AMERICAN ECONOMY DESTROYER
DEMOCRACY DESTROYER

The PATRIOTIC Gift of :
NAZI (Delusional-Crying) Hillary - X-cess Baggage NAZI (racist) Bill
and Criminal Corporate (NAZI) America

To The People of the World
SLAVE LABOR and CHILD FORCED SLAVE LABOR

To The AMERICAN PEOPLE
ONE WORLD NAZI FASCIST (Criminal Corporate) RULE

TREASON is __ A CRIMINAL ACT

[slokipoki]

Obama is the one with poor judgement look at his racist friends and his hatefull wife.
McCain will thank you.
Go Hillary!!!!

[srinij]

Please don''t praise her. Most of the media spit venom on her and now they praise her. What does that mean? A Hypocrisy. I still cannot understand why she became so untrustworthy to American people.

[lshak1]

She won more democratic votes than he did, more democrat states than he did, and his supporters have made it nearly impossible to support him because of there vitriol, and anyone who thinks he didn''t flip her off after the debate she crushed him in, is turning a blind eye to his disrespect for someone who does more in one morning for this country then all of his supporters combined. And when he loses, which is almost certain, unless something horrible happens to McCain, his lackeys will be sure to blame HRC,

[l8c6]

Please don''''t praise her. Most of the media spit venom on her and now they praise her. What does that mean? A Hypocrisy. I still cannot understand why she became so untrustworthy to American people.

Posted by Srinij


It was blatantly slanted and very disappointing. A real let down from people like Rhandi Rhodes, Rachel Maddow, Ed Shultz. These people on "progressive talk" ended up being as fair and balanced as Fox and Rush Limbaugh. Very unaccountable back peddlers who are softening their vile anti-Hillary rhetoric. Rhandi is on the radio with an african american female and denying this woman pointing out that Rhandi and the rest of them were attack dogs with a mission. People call in all the time pointing it out and they just deny. Air america is not much better than Rush Limbaugh. It''s garbage.

[l8c6]

lastdance122


Another right winger in need of meds.

[l8c6]

This repeated miscalculation shows poor judgment not fit for a President.

Posted by Puritan9


And you have made a serious miscalculation. You act as though Obama can stand as Bush did after winning a narrow margin and claim a mandate. Notice your flawed calculation before you stand so decided in your judgment against others. Time will be the teller of this story.

[suzyku]

hillary once again proved tonight that she has no class, no grace and is so egotistical that it''s always all about hillary. Wake up hillary supporters, it''s not you she cares about, it''s how she can "use" you to better manipulate herself into the Obama administration, or speaker of the house or whatever she thinks will further her ambitions! She was a disgrace tonight with her ungracious speech, she has no character, represents all that''s wrong in politics/politicians.

[vet_sk]

Seems like we have skate around the issue as to not offend Hillary. She was way, way out of line tonight and to say anything else is just enabling her bad behavior.

She lost! Get over it and you should have known you lost two month ago when they told you. Are you telling me that you need more time? I thought you were the one Hillary that was so prepared to make immediate decisions on everything?

And the media against Hillary, please. That''s made up. Obama took hit after hit for two months. And then the Hillary supporters want us to believe that Hillary was abused by Obama, when it was she with the Red Phone add and playing her experience as first lady (where she said she was against NAFTA) while her husband was for it. It was get gas tax issue. ANd you want to claim sexism. What a slap in the face to real women like B. Bhuto who won a presidential election in Pakistan.

Could it be instead Hillary we didn''t like your vote and support for the Iraq War and your pandering like on the gas tax holiday?

[mommakat64]

MJHS1967...please, do your mind and body a favor and get over Bush--he''s done. Pay attention to the future; fight for the future; leave the Repugs and campaign for Barack Obama. And, no, Slick Willie does want the WH again..just not with Hill at the helm. That''s why he stabbed her in the back every chance he got, with his big mouth and angry red face, calling up the race card in NC, regurgitating the Bosnia lies. Hillary lost me completely and forever when she didn''t ditch his narcissistic, over-s*xed @ss out as soon as they left the WH. She enables him and his bad acts which makes her seem foolish, with a marriage of political convenience, sadly. She needs to be a true, free standing woman, not a patsy for her regretable husband.

[davef1001]

Just wait until Mckain trounces "Obamination"
in the fall,that''s if Obama can even produce his birth certificate!! (He refuses to do so! He''s probably not even a US citizen,born in Hawaii in 1962! Was Hawaii even a state then??)
Our country should be very proud,voting for a muslem for President,while his terrorist "brothers" continue
trying to kill us! Yea,our soldiers fighting terrorism in Iraq our just over joyed!
David F. from Pa.
Hillary Supporter,and now ex Democrat!!!

Go McKain 2008!!!!!!

[vellwanger]

Maybe Americans need to do their homework and dig deep into Obamas history....It''s all nicey nicey on the outside...the general election should bring it all out if McCain can stay awake long enough. His speech last night was bad, his waxy appearance and fake smile was bad enough but the meat of the speach reminded me of George W...fake fake fake

[terrorislami]

Obama Clinches Dem Nomination
Illinois Senator Surpasses Delegate Milestone; Clinton Delays Decision On Campaign''''s Future
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/06/03/politics/main4148295.shtml


hahaha

what BS propoganda,,, he clinches nothing,,,

he was selected by the super delegates,,, and they can change their mind by convention time,,, LOL

hahaha

hussein could not win the nomination with the voting demonic-rats,,, could not beat a woman,,, LOL

hahaha

[jack3213]

How abusrd- to think it is because of Clinton doors for women have opened- WHAT AUDACITY! WOmen have been inside the doors for decades..Condelenca Rice for instance. Women who have suppported Hillary should ber ashamed of themselves. Women who accepts a husband like Bill is a woman who needs more than just doors open for her, she needs a new life.

[pepperwood2]

This tune dedicated to the Bill & Hillary Campaign Legacy.

So long sad times, go long bad times....we are rid of you at last......cause.....Happy days are here again!

[dbaragona1]

Lot of mean people out there...Don''t worry about Hillary, she going to do the right thing...I too wish she had been more gracefull towards Obama last night...I guess coming so close and watching the Super delagates switching towards Obama before the primary was over was too much for her...Anyhow, if she doesn''t come around 360 for Obama in the next few days, I''ll become her biggest critic...But no matter what, I''m a Democrat and I''m voting for a Democrat...

[drinuk]

OBAMA THE OBJECTIONABLE. Clinton is entitled to be a little p i s s e d off! The Putinesque Super Delegates have proved themselves to be so far to the left Russia would be proud of them. The totally un-democratic decision regarding Michigan and Florida came straight from the Moscow Book of Political Correctness. God Help America, because the Lefties certainly will not.