The thing about Af. American women who have risen to a place of prominence, esp if they come from modest beginnings, is that they must be excellent, and they must be tough. Otherwise, they wouldn't have gotten to where they are. You can get away with being mediocre, if you have everything going for you. But that's not true if you're starting with prejudice against you and roadblocks at every turn. There is probably no other demographic in the country than Af. American women who have had feet placed on their backs to prevent them from rising...in wages, in positions, in deserved respect.
For her to stand there, with her ease of speaking, well-thought out speech writing, expert delivery, addressing the nation - she must be very tough, very confident, have people skills out the wazoo, and very smart. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been standing there last night.
I can only imagine what she encountered along the way. I can imagine how white conservative males see her ("she'd be great leading the local volunteer organization, or as an office manager...but a leader in politics? Who does she think she is?" ) It would be a mistake, I think, to underestimate her. I'm impressed.
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