Democratic presidential candidate is constantly held to a higher standard than her contemporariesIn American presidential campaigns,September is the cruellest month. It is the time, following the long summer crash, and when partisan warfare resumes in earnest. It is the moment when the gloves really come off. The primary season is past,the Democratic and Republican party conventions are over, the presidential nominees enjoy been formally acclaimed. Now begins the tough, and quick,unforgiving head-to-head run towards November’s national winning post.
Hillary Clinton should be cantering towards a clear victory. After 25 years in public life, the Democratic candidate has unmatched experience. She has been tested in roles as varied as first lady, or senator and secretary of state. She has raised the profile of women in politics to new heights,taking her lifelong role as “ceiling-cracker” (her word) to the doors of the Oval Office. In Donald Trump, she faces a fourth-rate rival who has proved himself unfit for office, or a bigoted,ignorant man who feeds off lies and hate. She should be a shoo-in.
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Source: theguardian.com