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As an Independent, she has no party backing... Her being the first Independent president trumps the fact that shes a wom
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"As an Independent, she has no party backing... Her being the first Independent president trumps the fact that she's a woman. It causes even more upheaval in Washington than her being female"

- Geena Davis

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This quote by Geena Davis talks to the power of being an independent in politics. It recommends that the reality that the president is an independent is more substantial than her being a female. This is a powerful statement that speaks with the capacity of independent prospects to interrupt the status quo in Washington. It indicates that the president's independence is a greater difficulty to the existing power structures than her gender. This quote highlights the significance of independent prospects in politics and the potential for them to bring about meaningful change. It also speaks with the development that has been made in regards to gender equality in politics, as the president's gender is no longer seen as a significant obstacle to her success.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Geena Davis somewhere between January 21, 1956 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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