Disappointed Quote by Kate Clinton
“As you can imagine I'm disappointed as anything that I was not selected to be the presidential running mate. And I find it continually appalling that it would be a radical thing to have a woman on the ticket.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Democratic National Convention, 2008
The speaker expresses disappointment at not being chosen as a running mate and criticizes the notion that a female candidate is radical.
In simple terms: She is upset about being passed over and sees gender bias as a problem.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for gender equality in political nominations.
Themes
gender bias
politics
disappointment
representation
Mood
disappointed
hopeful
Type
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- campaign staffing
- party leadership
- public discourse
- media coverage
Key Concepts
feminism
electoral politics
media perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can increase women’s visibility in politics?
- How to address bias without alienating allies?
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