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I don't believe this either. Her polling was dead wrong up until the last minute, same with trump but the warning signs were there early. I don't think it was reflecting reality so it's a bad measuring stick for the situation. Also, don't shoot the messenger here I'm not supporting this but it's an important aspect of why she lost even if you disagree with me...
Edit: I'm going to copy one of my other comments with sources below to support my argument, and why this should be brought up and identified.
Here's an article on what I'm talking about
If they aren't shown and it's normalized that a candidate can garner just as much political support then it's a headwind...
There's also the belief I'm talking about where people say a woman can't win, which becomes a self fulfilling prophecy. It also comes down to advertising and education (which are hamstrung by mudslinging during elections)
There are a lot of studies like this. I could go on for quite a while.
There's also a double bind racial bias where black female candidates are viewed as highly competent but unsuitable for a general election.
These issues need to be:
A) recognized as real.
B) dealt with through education and normalization.
Ironically your style of comment is undermining A and B by saying none of this is real, and shutting down any conversation about potentially fixing it...