Open Letter to Hillary
June 5, 2008 by Tracee Sioux
Filed under Parenting
Dear Hillary,
Thank you for being the first woman to run for President of the United States. Thank you for doing it for me and my daughter.
I can only imagine what it was like to face the worst of sexism and criticism of our entire nation. You faced it with dignity.
Thank you for not quitting. I can’t tell you how much it mean to me and my daughter to see a woman not quit.
What you have done for womankind, will effect the future of every woman and girl in The United States. You have given us a level of competence we wouldn’t have previously had. Every woman will be taken more seriously because of you.
The next woman who runs will benefit exponentially your have paving the way with unheard of success.
I can not express the level of profound gratitude I feel for you.
I am so proud of you. You would have been a magnificent President. I know you would have done the best job.
Im proud to boast, I voted for HIllary Clinton when she ran for Senate in New York and again in the Texas Democratic Primary, as well as the Texas Caucus and I’m serving as a Hillary Clinton Delegate in at the Texas Democratic Convention.
I know that you will find a graceful way to stand behind Barack Obama as the Democratic Party Nominee.
I hope he will be wise to utilize the 18 million votes you bring to the table in his bid as the Democratic Nominee for President.
With profound gratitude and pride,
Tracee Sioux
This poster is for sale at HillaryClinton.com. It’s a collectors item, it’s tax deductible and it will help her campaign get out of debt. I bought one.
Amen. I bought one too. And when I felt like giving up this week, I thought about her strength. She will always be a hero to me.
While Hillary Clinton’s campaign has been absolutely historic, I would like to point out that she was not the first female candidate for president. Women such as Shirley Chisholm (who ran in 1972) are equally fantastic role models for American women and girls.
Well, Obama’s not the first black candidate either -can’t forget Jessie Jackson.
I should say “First Female Candidate With A Shot” – but it doesn’t look as good in print.
I read your blog and it gave me renewed hope. I now know what to say to my daughter about Hillary and I will use your words to inspire and explain the twisted political road to her.