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Hillary just left the Waco, Texas Convention Center. My sister, an independent like myself, wanted to actually hear in person what she had to say. I just got a call (I'm at work), from my sister (a college prof in her late 40s) and she told me that I should have been there. Clinton was articulate, sharp, quick witted, and genuine. Would you vote for her? I asked. Absolutely, was the response. I think the media is giving the sole woman a very tough time, and while I originally thought it was not gender based, now I'm not so sure. After all, think of all the "blond" jokes going around. Would anyone dare tell those jokes about a black man? Most probably wouldn't. She's been called all kinds of names by the right wing, and nobody says a word. Yep, gender bias is alive and well. Too bad, because she sounds like someone who would have been a very good leader. What a shame.
