As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the United States is facing many challenges, including political polarization, the rise of fake news, and a growing distrust in institutions. These challenges have led some to question whether the nation is ready for a female president.

Some of the ideas and resources shared in this article may come across as “fringe”. Please keep reading as we share all sources at the bottom. Many, many sources outside any mainstream news channel and outside political influence. We are for the independent thinker.
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Summary (If You’re Short On-Time):

• Political polarization is a significant issue facing the US, with each side becoming more entrenched in their beliefs and less willing to engage in constructive dialogue, leading to a growing distrust of minority candidates, particularly women.

• The rise of fake news and biased media has made it difficult for voters to make informed decisions, with female candidates often subjected to greater scrutiny and more negative coverage then their male counterparts; we provide examples of this.

• Pope Francis recently stated that elections should not be a choice between the lesser of two evils and that personal decisions should be between the individual and God.

• Human trafficking is a major issue, with 5 million children thrown into it every year, but there is little concern or focus on this issue from Pro-Lifers.

• PulseDNA shares polling results from Pew and Gallop Research that show the top 5 problems American care about most right now, leaving us wondering “why” hasn't either candidate taken these important queues into consideration while representing the American people.

• A female presidential candidate who can listen to all sides, exude strength, stand up to bullies, and implement policies based on tested and proven methods will be well positioned to bridge the divide and bring the country together.

Bonus Read: Developing, not substantiated, claims against ABC news for rigging the debate in favor of Harris.
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One of the most significant issues facing the country is political polarization, particularly around minority groups. The United States is becoming increasingly divided along political lines, with each side becoming more entrenched in their beliefs and less willing to engage in constructive dialogue. This polarization has led to a growing distrust of minority candidates, particularly women, who are often viewed as too radical or too moderate by different segments of the population. We seem to not be finding our balance between “goodwill” and “freewill” when seeing candidates debate in the political arena. And our collective apathy and seeing everything as a joke is a direct result of this.

What Does Religion Say? Which Trump Is All About

Elections should not be a joke. Or as Pope Francis just recently said that elections shouldn’t be “a choice between the lesser of two evils”. The Pope also asserted that individual’s choices shouldn’t be ran by the government nor states. Personal decisions should be just between the individual and God. We’re assuming that the Pope in referring to abortions here. And also, where is any Pro-Lifers concern for the 5,000,000 million children that get thrown into human trafficking? Every. Single. Year.

Another challenge facing the nation is the rise of fake news and biased media. In recent years, there has been an explosion of misinformation and propaganda, which has made it difficult for voters to make informed decisions. This problem is particularly acute for female candidates, who are often subjected to greater scrutiny and more negative coverage than their male counterparts. Don’t believe the greater scrutiny towards women?

Read “The Authority Gap” where there’s page after page of scientific studies and examples on how existing women leaders (including prime ministers) are treated; subjugated to questions and chauvinism that doesn’t exist between their male counterparts. I’ve experience it as a female startup founder myself. The most telling examples of sexism exist within our trans communities. Males with well-paying tech jobs, on the slate for promotion, but after their transition to becoming female they are suddenly talked and looked over for raises; 30-60% more than their male counterparts. This shows the lack of equal support and collaboration in promoting any minority leader, let alone a female leader. And that, frankly, sucks.

The rise of social media has only exacerbated this problem in believing what any leader, let alone politician, is saying nowadays. Many people rely on echo chambers and confirmation bias to reinforce their existing beliefs, unwilling to keep an open mind or expand their capacity for loving acceptance of another viewpoint. PulseDNA has a mini-masterclass you can take around this on different “fallacies in communication,” posted on our website. More importantly, the American people will no longer be swayed by celebrities, like Amber Rose or Taylor Swift, to pick a presidential candidate. Recent polls and statistics say celebrity endorsement did little to know impact to sway the left or right, with little movement on the undecided or independent voter.

Many statistics, launched before and after the debate, lead us to believe that Republican voters won’t be swayed to pick Harris just because Trump is now coming across as the “emotional nut job” he always was. And that is a good thing. We know he is very good at business and being a persuasive negotiator in foreign affairs. And to be fair, while Harris isn’t for Project 2025 or Agenda 47 (47 is the clone of Project 2025 listed on Trump’s official website); she has plenty of skeletons in her closet as well and has been caught saying many false statements during the debate along with Trump. Yet Trump takes the “Falsehood Cake” (PBS, BBC, The Guardian, et. al. – Please Google “Fact-Checking Presidential Debate”).

Feel free to list the “skeletons” Harris has, if you can add reputable cited sources, in the comments below this article. We will fact-check you, but encourage open forum debate and discussion. As long as it is respectful.

We Don’t Want Our Future POTUS, Male or Female, to Be Corrupt

There was recently an alarming claim stating that the ABC-aired presidential debate was rigged. See the Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (Republican) post – and many others’ postings – on ABC rigging the debate in Harris’ favor here (statement written by an alleged ABC worker for the last 10 years):

https://x.com/mtgreenee/status/1835363884494123191
– Or –
https://x.com/lamps_apple/status/1835351534030213463

The whistler-blower went on to mention that they will disclose audio recordings between the news station and Harris administration. But let’s pull back this onion a bit further. Did you watch the debate? You remember the part where Trump went on a tirade about immigrants eating dogs and cats and the moderators immediately “pouncing” and fact-checking him? They did no such “pouncing” on Harris when she made the false claim that the economy was worse under Trump than the time of the Great Depression. If ABC didn’t want to “tip their hand”, they would have at least tried to give Kamala equal treatment during the debate. And why is this recent event mentioned in this article? You may ask. It has everything to do with the American public wanting a honest woman in the White House.

Now, you may not believe Greene, because of her ideas and political viewpoints, but the letter shows a a true concern for the ABC news channel. The whistle-blower stated the channel went from “being an unbiased reporting company to all news stories influenced by ‘external factors’” (there’s citations on this). What, you may ask, are these external factors? Money and influence. With over $300+ million raised in donations for both Trump and Harris, these campaign dollars can go towards whatever seems to suite the candidate and their party’s interests. Even paying news stations through advertisers and lobbyists (also money that goes to who own or represent the news stations).

In the current political environment, it can be challenging for any candidate to focus on facts and policies; knowing that salacious comments can sway voters sometimes more than hard core facts. However, it is especially crucial for a female candidate to make comments that stand out, as they are often held to a higher standard than their male counterparts. And they will probably get “bashed” for it later, never living-up to the impossible standards that a patriarchal society has put her up against. See America Ferrera’s speech in the “Barbie Movie.”

Regardless of the setbacks, a female candidate who can rise above the noise and focus on the issues that matter most to the American people will be well-positioned to bridge the divide and bring the country together.

The Top 5 Problems Americans Care About (neither candidate talked about during the debate from a well thought-out policies standpoint):

1. Economy and Government (Pew/Gallop)
2. Education and Economy (Pew/Gallop)
3. Healthcare and Immigration (Pew/Gallop)
4. Terrorism and Unemployment (Pew/Gallop)
5. Social Security and Racism (Pew/Gallop)

The above polls have just a subset of polled Americans. Pew interviews about 5,000 Americans with a +-1 percent margin of error, while Gallop polls include 1,000 individuals in their “Most Important Problem” survey with a +-4 percent margin of error. Honorable mention to polls outside of research institutions go to Monmouth and Quinnipiac Universities along with NBC/WSJ News; showing that “economy” and “inflation” are at the top of concerned Americans’ list. This is followed by “healthcare”, “immigration” and “gun control”.

While we don’t see compelling arguments from either candidate on what Americans care about so far, we do hear a lot of rhetoric from them; reminding the American public on what the other candidate “stands for” or “lacks” rather. And this is where everyone, including the intelligent voter, loses. We’re looking for visionaries and not “reactionaries”.

One of the critical issues facing the nation is the need for a “middle group” that can appeal to both Democrats and Republicans. The Pope brought this “middle road” solution in a recent speech as well as far as looking for the right policies and politicians to uphold those policies. In recent years, the political landscape has become increasingly polarized, with each side becoming more entrenched in their beliefs. A female candidate who can appeal to both sides of the aisle, and prove it with her actions, will be well-positioned to unite the country and address the pressing issues facing the nation.

What Voters Are Looking for In a Female Presidential Candidate (Trigger Warning: It is what is expected of a loving, non-judgy and “not selecting favorites” female politician with “mothering instincts” – pulled from many research websites – we get the hypocrisy)

An essential quality that voters are looking for in a female candidate is the ability to listen to all sides of an argument. In recent years, the political discourse has become increasingly divisive, with many candidates catering to their base and ignoring the concerns of the other side. A female candidate who can listen to all sides of an argument and find common ground will be well-positioned to bring the country together and address the pressing issues facing the nation.

Additionally, voters are looking for a female candidate who can exude strength and stand up to bullies, both foreign and domestic. The world is becoming increasingly complex, with many challenges facing the nation. A female candidate who can stand up to these challenges and exude confidence and leadership will be well-positioned to lead the country. However, it is not enough for a female candidate to simply take down a bully or dictator. Voters are also looking for a candidate who can articulate a clear vision for the future and implement policies based on tested and proven methods. This means identifying the top three to five needs facing the nation and developing a comprehensive plan to address them.

So, can either candidate identify these top needs? It remains to be seen. However, one thing is clear; the nation is hungry for a female presidential candidate who can bridge the divide. Someone who can listen to all sides of an argument, and implement policies based on tested and proven methods. A candidate who can do this while standing up to bullies and exuding strength and confidence will be well-positioned to win the 2024 presidential election.

It is no secret the United States is facing many challenges as the 2024 presidential election approaches. However, there is also a growing demand for a “middle group” candidate who can appeal to both Democrats and Republicans and address the pressing issues facing the nation. Voters are looking for a female candidate who can listen to all sides of an argument, exude strength and confidence, and implement policies based on tested and proven methods.

A candidate who can do tall of the above while standing up to bullies and exuding leadership will be well-positioned to win the election and lead the nation into a hope-filled future. Instead of either candidate talking about what we don’t want, what about what we do want?

Are we living up to a true democracy in a presidential race where only one candidate (from whichever viewpoint you’re sitting in) is fit to run?

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Study on Human Trafficking by The International Labor Organization: https://www.ilo.org/ wcmsp5/groups/public/—dgreports/—dcomm/documents/publication/wcms_621874.pdf

“The economic consequences of gender transition” – Journal of Economic Perspectives: https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.20180922

“Pope Francis: ‘Elections Cannot Be Reduced to a Choice Between Two Evils'” – Breitbart: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/03/21/pope-francis-elections-cannot-be-reduced-toa-choice between-two-evils/

“Global Report on Trafficking in Persons” – United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime: https:// http://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/glotip/2018/GLOTIP_2018_BOOK_web.pdf

“Gender Stereotypes About Anger and Politics: Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin, and the DoubleBind Dilemma” in the journal Sex Roles: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11199-016-0620-z

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PulseDNA's mini-masterclass on fallacies in communication: https://www.pulsedna.com/masterclass

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