Folks the US can't shut down all political disagreement for 8 years simply because....

[Armstead]

109. Sorry, but you are doing what I am referring to

yeah these issues are complex, and bias does factor in.

But Democrats have not exactly been chomping at the bit to break either of those those barriers for the WH, just to break barriers, even in its recent history.

Remember Jesse Jackson's and Al Sharpton's runs, for example? They would have been historic, but Democrats were not exactly lining up to support them as the racial barrier breakers. It was not totally (and I use that word deliberately) because of some ingrained racial bias. It was because Democrats did not think they were the best candidates or potential presidents.

Obama was able to overcome that because he was recognized by a majority as the best candidate and President.

Similarly, there are many Democrats today who would love to see a woman break the gender barrier to the WH. But they do not think that Clinton is the best choice.

Since she is about to win the nomination this time, obviously a majority seems to believe she is the best candidate. Okay fine. But to dismiss the opinions of (close to half) of primary voters who do not believe that as due to gender is incorrect.

And that same will apply to her performance if she does win the WH. Not all criticism will have roots in gender bias.

But, as the dialogue here during the primary indicates, there are some who will try to shoot down legitimate criticisms and opposition to her as gender based. That is what I am referring to.