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On the recordJuly 22, 2024
I know a thing or two about how hard it can be for strong women candidates to fight through the sexism and double standards of American politics. I've been called a witch, a 'nasty woman' and much worse. I was even burned in effigy.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

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Hillary Clinton discusses the challenges faced by female candidates in politics.

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