I remember the flack Nancy Reagan got when it seemed she had opinions and dared express them. The popular First Ladies have always been those who stuck to their knitting -- some trivial project like beautifying highways or whatnot.
Mrs. Clinton of course was like Nancy Reagan, and I think this is where the irrational hatred for her comes from, as there is no rational basis for the attacks; she has her political baggage, but it is minor, almost trivial, and blown way out of proportion. There are some people who demonstrate a visceral hatred for her and irrationally persist with criticisms that have no reasonable basis, such as that she didn't divorce him or that she was responsible for Benghazi. She was not.
I don't think a lot of people, including some women, are ready for a female President. They are still sexist that way and don't think one would do a good job, Of course they don't realize this about themselves -- they explain it away with all the vile and negativity -- but that is where it comes from sure enough, and they need to take a good look at their motives.
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