Joy Behar Discusses Women in Politics

On Tuesday’s episode of “The View,” co-host Joy Behar made an interesting point that perhaps conservative women might have a better chance of becoming president compared to their liberal counterparts.

During a podcast segment featuring Behar, fellow co-host Sunny Hostin, and producer Brian Teta, the trio tackled the question of whether a woman could ever take the presidency. Hostin expressed skepticism, saying that, in his lifetime, he couldn’t envision that happening. However, Behar proposed that with the right candidate, it could actually become a reality.

“Even if someone like Liz Cheney isn’t facing backlash from her party, she could still make a run,” Behar remarked. “It’s possible that a conservative woman might be elected more quickly than a liberal one.”

Teta agreed, noting that there is a common belief among some that conservative women might have the upper hand in a presidential race.

Hostin, identifying herself as a conservative white woman, added that despite the speculation, there’s still a significant amount of misogyny present in American society.

So far, no woman has ever secured the Republican nomination for president.

Earlier in the show, the panel discussed comments made by former First Lady Michelle Obama, who suggested that the U.S. might not be ready for a female president.

Co-host Alyssa Farrah Griffin pushed back against Obama’s statement, arguing that recent Democratic candidates like Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris, while flawed, were still viable options. She attributed some of the challenges they faced to sexism.

Behar countered that other nations, like Mexico, have already elected female leaders, emphasizing that the U.S. is lagging behind.

Hostin shared her belief that America might not yet be ready for a black female president, citing the country’s history of racism and misogyny as significant barriers.

In closing, she reflected on her experiences and highlighted the systemic issues that persist, including racism and sexism.