PBS News Hour

Are female presidential candidates held to higher standard?

With the exit of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a 2020 Democratic presidential field that began as the most diverse in history became, essentially, a contest between two white men. Judy Woodruff talks to Georgetown University’s Lily Adams, former communications director for Sen. Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, and Amanda Hunter of the Barbara Lee Family Foundation, which promotes women in politics.

Are female presidential candidates held to higher standard?

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