“I have seen many incredible things...I look forward to seeing a woman president." (AGE 102)

[William769]

“In my first century of life I have seen many incredible things: A pandemic, two worldwide depressions, a cure for polio, the first Catholic president, a man on the moon, the end of smallpox, an attack on American soil, and a black president,” she wrote. “In my second century, I look forward to seeing a woman president. It will be an extreme pleasure to support you in the upcoming Iowa caucuses and to vote for you in November.”

Ruline Steininger’s political endorsement might not come with star power, but it exemplifies staying power.

Steininger, 102, of Pleasant Hill, expects to vote this fall in her 20th presidential election. She hopes to cast her vote for Hillary Clinton, whom she considers one of the best candidates she’s ever seen.

The retired teacher came to Grand View University to hear the former secretary of state speak Friday. She backed Clinton in the 2008 Democratic caucuses and plans to do so again Monday.

“I think she’s the best qualified. She has so much experience,” Steininger said, shortly before the candidate took the stage.

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2016/01/29/iowan-ruline-steininger-hillary-clinton-presidential-vote/79528196/

[72DejaVu]

1. Oh, geez, I hope she doesn't have a Facebook page

[NanceGreggs]

6. Seriously.

It wouldn't surprise me if there are certain people looking for it right now.

[mcar]

12. My sentiments exactly!

Wonder if she has Stockholm Syndrome!

[Iliyah]

2. She saw a Black man become President of the United States

let's hope she see a women become President of the Unites States.

K & R

[Thinkingabout]

3. What a wonderful experience, listening to the changes in her life.

Thank you for your support.

Thanks William for sharing.

[lunamagica]

4. Ms. Steininger, I hope with all y heart your wish

Comes true.

[sheshe2]

5. K&R!

Ruline Steininger, what an amazing women at 102 years old!

I love this~

“In my first century of life I have seen many incredible things: A pandemic, two worldwide depressions, a cure for polio, the first Catholic president, a man on the moon, the end of smallpox, an attack on American soil, and a black president,” she wrote. “In my second century, I look forward to seeing a woman president. It will be an extreme pleasure to support you in the upcoming Iowa caucuses and to vote for you in November.”

Thanks William, great OP!

[Cha]

7. Oh wow.. that is so Cool.. I love that pic.. both lookin' so Good!

Thank you, William~ #I'mWithHer~

[DURHAM D]

8. I just want to give her a hug

[Rose Siding]

9. Bless her heart, and may she never cross paths with

that dem cursing Naderite, Susan Sarandon.

[Snotcicles]

14. Wow. nt

[yallerdawg]

10. She speaks for everyone of us!

Another 4 to 8 years - or more - a lot of us won't see that ultimate glass ceiling shattered.

A lot of us in the last 8 years - and more - will never see it.

It is time.

[katmille]

11. How cool!

Don't you just love retired teachers?! Wouldn't you love to sit down with Mrs. Steininger and listen to her tell stories about what she has seen in her 102 years? Thanks, William, for this post.

[Starry Messenger]

13. K&R