Overview
- Rep. James Clyburn said Michelle Obama is "absolutely correct" in assessing that the country is not ready to elect a woman president.
- He referenced Kamala Harris, whom he spoke with last week, after host Kristen Welker noted Harris has said sexism and racism played a major role in her 2024 defeat.
- Clyburn cited Hillary Clinton and Harris as examples, saying history shows the nation has "demonstrated that we are not ready" even as he argued progress is occurring.
- He encouraged women to keep running for the presidency, invoking his father’s line about the "darkest point" before dawn and pledging his support.
- Obama made her remark last month while swatting down speculation about her running, and the debate follows President Donald Trump’s 2024 victory over Harris.