Michelle Obama's blunt assessment afterreflects Harris's defeat reveals the harsh reality that America remains unprepared for female leadership. Voters under 50 show the least openness to electing women presidents, with persistent bias surfacing when the presidency is discussed. The 2024 election results prove that despite surface-level support, deep-seated resistance still blocks women from the White House.

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America has clearly demonstrated readiness for a female president through concrete evidence and evolving attitudes. Over 80% of young voters believe women can be effective presidents, and Hillary Clinton actually won more votes than Trump in 2016. Kamala Harris confidently stated Americans care about competence over gender, proving the country has moved beyond outdated barriers.

Michelle Obama's blunt assessment reflects the harsh reality that America remains unprepared for female leadership. Voters under 50 show the least openness to electing women presidents, with persistent bias surfacing when the presidency is discussed. The 2024 election results prove that despite surface-level support, deep-seated resistance still blocks women from the White House.

America hasn't elected a female president yet because the women who've come closest carried massive baggage that would sink any candidate regardless of gender. Clinton's corruption perceptions and 56% unfavorability, plus Harris never winning a single primary vote, reflect candidate weakness, not voter sexism. A charismatic, competent female candidate who wins primaries organically and excites independents will shatter the glass ceiling