It's Time

 It’s time to begin.

The United States’ has 235-year history of only men serving as President. Now more than ever, it is the perfect time to elect a woman to lead us.

A 2023 Pew Research study revealed that many respondents believed a woman president would be better than a man at working out compromises, maintaining a respectful tone in politics, being honest and ethical, and working well under pressure.

Doesn’t that sound like all of our mothers. grandmothers, sisters and daughters?

Melinda French Gates highlighted the need for women in government in a 2023 Time article. She stated, “While no one would claim that women are a monolith who support any one party or agenda, there is evidence that women govern differently, working more collaboratively across party lines and introducing legislation on issues that have historically gone unaddressed.”

If my mother was alive today she would be so proud to be able to vote for and finally see Kamala Harris elected president. A lifelong Republican, I know she would never support a fascist, a convicted felon, an adjudicated rapist. and a narcissistic grifter to lead this great country.

When I went to the polls in 2016, I wore all white, including a white scarf my dad had made for her from a WWII parachute on which he had her name hand embroidered. The results weren’t what we expected. Our country suffered immeasurably as a result.

I’ll confidently wear that scarf again this year. Because I am sure the people want our nation to rise above the hate and vitriolic rhetoric that has become the Republican Party. We are so much better than that.

It’s time to begin.

Patricia (Patti) Bucek, First Vice President

Democratic Women's Club of St. Lucie County