Women’s reaction to Trump’s victory, pt. 2 | News, sports, jobs

AP photo Georgia Trump supporter Candace Duvall poses for a photo while attending Team Trump’s Women’s Tour in South Fulton, Georgia on October 24.

Donald Trump’s victory on November 5 was decisive. Period. The margin of votes he received from women shocked almost everyone, especially as his opponent, Kamala Harris, tried to break the glass ceiling.

On November 6, I reached out to women across America and asked for their reaction – in two sentences or less – to the election results. Thirty-six women from 24 states answered my question. The first opinion piece of this three-part series shared the feelings of eleven women with readers. This op-ed will feature the thoughts of twelve additional women. The third op-ed in this three-part series, yet to be published, will share the sentiments of 13 women.

“I’m very happy that Trump was re-elected because when he was president, life was good; for the past four years it has been difficult to make ends meet; the price of food, gasoline, utilities, home, auto, and health insurance are no longer affordable. I don’t believe the country is safe anymore with all the illegal immigrants pouring into the US” – JL

“Shocked, fearful, disgusted and looking for the light – my decision is to fight for our democracy, our country and Kamala Harris. She is brilliant, down to earth and resourceful; and we – the women – must raise our voices and pave the way for Harris to the White House – her time will come with our help. – Pandi

“I woke up (after the elections were called) with my fear of the consequences of the climate for my children and grandchildren and the world in which they will live. My second fear was that the Supreme Court will continue to rule based on their personal beliefs and not on the rule of law.” – Maggie

“The idea of ​​a woman as our president is a bridge too far for our country. I worry about young women who will need good health care, especially those with difficult pregnancies, and add to that the fight against vaccinations for polio, measles, whooping cough and whatever else this administration (Trump) will come up with. –Sara

“I fear for our country because I believe many of us do not truly understand the horror of Trump’s election as president.” —Jeanne

“I am extremely angry that 50 percent of our country either held their noses and voted for the ultimate con man, or put the cost of eggs above democracy. These people will probably hear that we tried to tell you many times over the next four years.” – Ella

“I grieve for all that could have happened in our country and our world: growing equality for women, expanded opportunities for lower- and middle-class Americans, vital assistance to our allies, respect and dignity for ALL, and the growth of environmental protections for our country and our planet. I just feel sad.” – Marie

“It is clear that the United States is not ready for a female president because we (women) have not earned the respect or trust of the majority. We (women) need to improve our professionalism, manage our emotions, fully support and include EVERYONE (including straight, white men), learn to negotiate and stop acting like victims!” – Heap

“Ignorance and arrogance continue to prevail in our society. It is extremely disappointing that it seems as if we cannot move forward as a society, but we can continue to move backward.” – Emma

“Over the next four years, the principles and practices of our democracy will decline and those who were in the Trump camp will not experience ‘the greatness’ he promised, and our standing in the world will decline because other democracies are not in favor of dictators. And I thought male misogyny in our country would be eliminated or greatly reduced by 2024, but given the recent results of the gender gap in voting, I – an informed and active voter – was sadly wrong.” – Punky

“Devastated – that’s how I feel today and that’s how I felt 18 years ago when I miscarried my third child at ten weeks. My compassionate gynecologist offered a D&C procedure because it was my body and not under government control.” – Amy

“This election was a battle against widespread disinformation, fueled by a racist patriarchy and reinforced by this country’s evolving aristocracy, other autocratic governments and a powerful radical right agenda.” – Kathleen

By reading the first and second opinion pieces of this three-part series, you now know the sentiment about the presidential election results of 23 different women. Next: Part three of this three-part opinion series will express the thoughts of 13 additional women.

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Steve Corbin is professor emeritus of marketing at the University of Northern Iowa.