1/9
Unlike many nations, America has only had men as presidents. Major world powers including Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, South Korea & the UK have all had women as presidents or prime ministers. The list goes on & spans every continent. But not the U.S. #velshi
Unlike many nations, America has only had men as presidents. Major world powers including Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, South Korea & the UK have all had women as presidents or prime ministers. The list goes on & spans every continent. But not the U.S. #velshi
2/9
Shirley Chisholm, a Black woman, sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 1972 . Members of the media literally laughed when she announced. Geraldine Ferraro became the first woman to run on a major party ticket when she paired with Walter Mondale in 1984. #velshi
Shirley Chisholm, a Black woman, sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 1972 . Members of the media literally laughed when she announced. Geraldine Ferraro became the first woman to run on a major party ticket when she paired with Walter Mondale in 1984. #velshi
3/9
Then-gov. of Alaska Sarah Palin ran with John McCain in 2008, losing to Barack Obama, who became the country's first BLACK president, something many thought would never happen. In 2016, Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, but we all know how that turned out. #velshi
Then-gov. of Alaska Sarah Palin ran with John McCain in 2008, losing to Barack Obama, who became the country's first BLACK president, something many thought would never happen. In 2016, Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, but we all know how that turned out. #velshi
4/9
Today, we again find ourselves on the cusp of history. We know the next Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee will be a woman. The group of women vying for the post is as diverse as the day is long & any one of them is more than qualified to be VP. #velshi
Today, we again find ourselves on the cusp of history. We know the next Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee will be a woman. The group of women vying for the post is as diverse as the day is long & any one of them is more than qualified to be VP. #velshi
5/9
It’s going to take effort to mess this one up. But if there’s anything America can mess up, it’s the advancement of women. We find reasons to criticize, demean & chastise women candidates in ways that we don’t do with men. We call women too angry, too ambitious. #velshi
It’s going to take effort to mess this one up. But if there’s anything America can mess up, it’s the advancement of women. We find reasons to criticize, demean & chastise women candidates in ways that we don’t do with men. We call women too angry, too ambitious. #velshi
6/9
We frequently give male candidates the benefit of the doubt. We assume they’ll get there, that they appear sure of themselves. From women we demand a plan: we want to see the receipts & often we vote for someone else, anyway. It’s time to end the double-standard. #velshi
We frequently give male candidates the benefit of the doubt. We assume they’ll get there, that they appear sure of themselves. From women we demand a plan: we want to see the receipts & often we vote for someone else, anyway. It’s time to end the double-standard. #velshi
7/9
We’ve spent the last 3.5 years, sadly, showing the world how great WE ARE NOT. We have less than 3 months to remind the world that AMERICA CAN BE GREAT AGAIN. To demonstrate what FEMALE leadership looks like in America. To embrace the ideals we claim to stand for. #velshi
We’ve spent the last 3.5 years, sadly, showing the world how great WE ARE NOT. We have less than 3 months to remind the world that AMERICA CAN BE GREAT AGAIN. To demonstrate what FEMALE leadership looks like in America. To embrace the ideals we claim to stand for. #velshi
8/9
At 77 years old, Joe Biden may be willing to serve only one term if he wins on Election Day. In that case, you MAY be voting for the person who’ll be president in 2024. Or 2028. You may be voting for the first female president of the United States. #velshi
At 77 years old, Joe Biden may be willing to serve only one term if he wins on Election Day. In that case, you MAY be voting for the person who’ll be president in 2024. Or 2028. You may be voting for the first female president of the United States. #velshi
9/9
The United States was built to lead. We’re a little late to this race, but let’s show the world what leadership looks like. #velshi
The United States was built to lead. We’re a little late to this race, but let’s show the world what leadership looks like. #velshi
