Though Senator Obama presents many attractive qualities, Senator Clinton has proven herself the most experienced and qualified, the most mature in her grasp of complex issues, and the most forward thinking in her approach to modern political dilemmas, especially a solution to our health care crisis.

Also, we should not forget that the fact that she is a woman remains significant. Though one’s gender should not prove the sole voting rule, ignoring the obstacles she has overcome, similar to the ones we have all overcome, assumes that our society is far more tolerant than reality would dictate, and we must recognize that the opportunity to elect a female president may not resurface soon.

Though Senator Obama boasts a record similar to Clinton’s on many issues which concern this organization, there is great significance in the fact that she was a leader in the development of such positions, rather than simply agreeing with the stances of others. She has redefined many roles occupied by women, and has served as an inspiration to many younger women.

I agree with the historical impact that Hillary’s election would have and in fact voted for her in my state’s primary because I felt at that time that her policies, ideas, and plans for this country where most in line with my own values and concerns. But as an African-American, the same should be said for the election of Barack Obama. In a country where nooses are STILL being hung from trees as a form of intimidation (e.g. the University of Maryland and Jena, LA), his election would go a long way to showing a change in the social climate of this country to vote for one’s qualifications over one’s skin color.

Your comment makes the issue too black and white (no pun intended) — vote for the woman because she is a woman. Blind support of any kind is “hilarious and pathetic.”

I support Hillary and AAUW!