{"id":37,"date":"2022-10-20T13:00:03","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T13:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blueandgraypress.com\/?p=37"},"modified":"2022-10-20T13:00:11","modified_gmt":"2022-10-20T13:00:11","slug":"can-a-woman-be-vice-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blueandgraypress.com\/2020\/04\/02\/a-woman-vice-president-is-only-as-progressive-as-her-politics\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a Woman Be Vice President?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The United States has had 44 vice presidents in its history. All of them have been men. Is it time for a woman to finally break through and assume the second-highest office in the land? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros of a Woman Vice President<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many compelling reasons to elect a woman vice president. First and foremost, it would be a historic moment. It would send a strong message to little girls everywhere that they can grow up and achieve anything they set their minds to\u2014even the presidency. Additionally, a woman vice president would add much-needed diversity to an executive branch that has been dominated by white men for centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, a woman vice president would likely bring a different perspective to the Oval Office. Women have long been underrepresented in politics, and as a result, their voices are often left out of important conversations. Having a woman in the room would ensure that issues important to women and families are given the attention they deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cons of a Woman Vice President<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, there are also some valid arguments against electing a woman vice president. The most common one is that we should elect the best person for the job, regardless of gender. After all, shouldn’t we just be looking for the most qualified candidate? Others argue that we’ve never had a woman vice president because there simply haven’t been any qualified women candidates\u2014a claim that is belied by the fact that there have been plenty of highly qualified women who have run for office over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So, can a woman be vice president? There’s no easy answer. On one hand, there are many compelling reasons to elect a woman to our nation’s second-highest office; on the other hand, there are some legitimate arguments against it. Ultimately, it’s up to each individual voter to decide what’s most important to them when casting their ballot. But one thing is certain: it would be historic moment either way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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