Will We Ever Be Able to Trust 'Ambitious' Political Women?

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33. I'm sorry, this is defensive. First of all, that is no belly laugh. it appears contrive and far from

belly deep, for what that's worth.

More importantly, Hillary may be criticized for "ambition" by some because it's so clear that her need for this comes first. No matter what it does to others.

Even when she is being investigated by the FBI, with the State Department stepping back just so they can have second licks, that is not considered sufficiently scary to even warrant a mild reflection that maybe her nomination wouldn't be so good for the Democratic Party.

There are many other indicators that point to a kind of selfish ambition that is not considered admirable in anybody.

Please. Even though there is clear sexism in the world and it often seems completely unfair, defensiveness is not the answer.

It's not because she is a woman that many people feel the way they do about Hillary. They would feel the same if she were a man. I believe it takes a kind of growth and maturity to admit that. Blaming things like this on sexism are just a lie that tries to make up for the frustration that a different kind of woman simply isn't running for the job.