The professor was asked whether it ironic that despite Clinton’s experience from First Lady to Secretary of State, she might be elected just because of who her opponent is.
She said, “What’s ironic is that it will be said about a candidate who probably has greater experience than any other candidate in American history for the office of the presidency.”
Fitzpatrick added that whatever Clinton’s merits or deficiencies as a candidate may be, she has overcome “enormous obstacles” to get where she is today.
She said Clinton’s achievement of winning the Democratic Party’s nomination may not merit the votes on Election Day but gender is playing a crucial role in the 2016 elections.
“No one should vote for a candidate simply on the basis of their sex, but no one should harbour the illusion that gender doesn’t matter in American presidential politics and that a woman will be elected to the American presidency just as soon as that perfect candidate comes along,” she said.
