Is America ready for a female president? Bill Clinton suggests conservatives may have an advantage | World news

Former US President Bill Clinton expressed doubts about America’s readiness for a female president after Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat to President-elect Donald Trump. However, he suggested that a conservative female candidate could find it easier to secure the presidency.
When asked by Tracy Smith about the nation’s readiness for a female president, Clinton replied, “Maybe,” adding, “I think in some ways we’ve moved to the right as a reaction to all the turmoil. And I think if Hillary had been nominated in 2008, she would have gone in, just like Obama did.”
Discussing her new book, “The Citizen,” Clinton talked about the country’s transformation after Harris’ defeat. The publication also explores his thoughts on Monica Lewinsky Affair.
Regarding female leadership, Clinton said, “Well, I think all these cultural battles that we’re fighting make it harder in some ways for a woman to run.” When Smith probed whether party affiliation outweighed gender, Clinton disagreed, but noted that “it would probably be easier for a conservative Republican woman to win.”
Drawing parallels with Margaret Thatcher’s success, the former Democratic president remained optimistic about seeing a female US president in the near future.
Addressing the inclusion of the Lewinsky affair in his book, Clinton explained his intention to help her move forward. “Because I thought I had to say something about it and I wanted to be as helpful as I could to let her turn the page. I think she needs to have a chance to build a life that acts about her and the future and not, you know, being whipped into an old story,” he said.
According to reports, Clinton wrote in “Citizens,” “I live with it all the time,” about the Lewinsky scandal while acknowledging her anti-bullying work. “I wish her nothing but the best,” he added.
The former president supported Harris’ campaign and appeared alongside President Biden during the election campaign. He expressed strong opposition to Trump’s potential return to office, describing such a scenario as a “travesty”.