Another year, another heartbreaking loss. Tasha Gemini, the 72nd female candidate for president, just became the 72nd female candidate for president to lose the White House. Gemini joins a long list of women unable to clinch the presidency after a hard fought campaign. Experts believe the downfall of her campaign came after her claim that “women have the power to do anything they set their minds to,” which upset the white male demographic.
In 2034, Republican Abigail Kinsby faced off against Democrat Hildy Warren. There was so much joy and celebration that two women were the big names on the ballot! Sadly, the victory was short-lived. Both candidates were assassinated on Sept. 8 during the second presidential debate by a disgruntled Rudy Giuliani. Giuliani, aged 90, claimed he mistook the women for deer saying, “I couldn’t resist their massive racks!” He now faces yet another potential life sentence in his seemingly never-ending list of crimes. Kinsby and Warren’s male running mates (both named Tim) went on to finish the race with each other as running mates.
Two decades later, in 2058, we had Susie Stevens on the ballot for the New Greener Party. America was entering a new era free of Republicans and Democrats, and we had the opportunity to start off strong with a female president. Susie made a strong impression with polls showing that she had the support of 70% of Americans. As an ex-military, ex-school teacher, divorcee, and ex-business-woman, her platform and ethos appealed to a wide variety of the general public.
But in a shocking upset, Susie was beaten by Carrot Alexander for the SupremeTM Party. Experts found that the male population rallied around Carrot when they realized that they were not a woman. Many farmers supported Carrot because they believed the candidate would make big strides for agriculture. Thus, Carrot became the first non-binary president of the United States, and Susie became another statistic.
The most recent case was in 2070, when Gabriella Nũnez, lifelong politician and dedicated public servant, actually won the election! She beat out Shmigden Kevlon, a 15-year-old non-affiliated candidate in a landslide victory, with 500 to 38 electoral votes. The nation rejoiced as news of her victory spread. Mothers were finally able to tell their daughters that they could be president, young women had someone to look up to, and the press had an uplifting story to tell. Alas, this victory was also short-lived.
Three days after the election, Nũnez’s campaign team announced that the president-elect would now be going by “Gabriel,” and using he/him pronouns. While still rallying around a competent leader and praising him as a powerful symbol for the transgender community, the women of the nation couldn’t help but feel a little disappointed as yet another man was set to take office.
The dream of a woman becoming president may have been delayed, but it’s not beyond reach — it’s closer than ever. This isn’t just a vision for those who dream of a more inclusive future. It’s a promise to those who come after, showing them that persistence and hope do lead to change. So hold onto that belief, stay inspired, and keep working toward that day. Let’s keep pushing forward — after all, the glass ceiling can’t hold up forever, especially with all those fabulous high heels poking holes in it! We can do it!