Courage: Iconic Image of Female Hillary Supporter Running Gauntlet of Male Protesters

[MrWendel]

http://bluenationreview.com/iconic-image-of-hillary-supporter-running-gauntlet-of-protesters/

The untold heroes of the 2016 election are the millions of Hillary supporters who, despite being disregarded, demeaned and marginalized, have carried Hillary to victory after historic victory.

In the face of a colossal onslaught, Hillary’s voters have shown dignity, courage and resilience, defying relentlessly negative media narratives and personal attacks to express their support for Hillary. Their indomitability mirrors Hillary’s.

The photo of a young women with her fists raised, proudly expressing her support for Hillary in the face of a group of (mostly) male anti-Hillary protesters, encapsulates the 2016 election. It conjures 227 years of history, as described in this moving Facebook comment:

When I voted in 2008 for Barack Obama, I was very aware of the people on whose shoulders I was standing. Casting that particular vote felt both sacred and solemn. When I cast my vote for Hillary Clinton for President, I will be casting a vote for my suffragette great-grandmothers, for my grandmothers who dared to enter male-dominated careers, for my mother who worked globally to bring healthcare to women and equal rights to all people, and for the young women who will stand on my shoulders.

[Iliyah]

1. K & R

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

2. K&R

[lunamagica]

3. K&R.

[riversedge]

4. Sometimes you're judged by the supporters you attract.......

Cornelia ‏@PaladinCornelia 8h8 hours ago

Sometimes you're judged by the supporters you attract.
Sanders on top.
Trump on bottom.
Hostile and mean.
#ImWithHer

[shadowandblossom]

6. This picture is so perfect for the moment.

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[pandr32]

7. This is an awesome picture

This woman's spirit is strong and proud and she is making it through. Unfortunately, that young boy (not in this picture) was scared to death and had to be consoled and protected. These guys that are bullying (I see a few girls, too) should be ashamed of themselves. Reality somehow has gone right over their heads. Hillary supporters and Hillary are not the problem--they are.

[sheshe2]

8. I am Woman!

Let my voice be heard.



Awesome! Thanks.

[Cha]

9. That's right.. that's who we are..

"In the face of a colossal onslaught, Hillary’s voters have shown dignity, courage and resilience, defying relentlessly negative media narratives and personal attacks to express their support for Hillary. Their indomitability mirrors Hillary’s."

When I voted in 2008 for Barack Obama, I was very aware of the people on whose shoulders I was standing. Casting that particular vote felt both sacred and solemn. When I cast my vote for Hillary Clinton for President, I will be casting a vote for my suffragette great-grandmothers, for my grandmothers who dared to enter male-dominated careers, for my mother who worked globally to bring healthcare to women and equal rights to all people, and for the young women who will stand on my shoulders.

Mahalo for this, MrWendel~

[BlueMTexpat]

10. This is truly an iconic image of the primaries, IMO.

The symbolism and spirit of Hillary's campaign are perfectly expressed by this beautiful AA woman.

[all american girl]

11. I think this one picture tells the story of this primary.

This whole season has been about Bernie supporters bullying and intimidating Hillary supporters, the people and groups who endorse her, people who want to correct her record from the lies, and even being critical of Bernie. They have swarmed, bullied and intimidated anyone and everyone, to the point where Hillary supporters just chose to not engage anymore. Their problem was they could not bully and intimidate in the voting booth...where it really matters. This wonderful, joyful woman represents all the Hillary supporters and how we feel...standing up and not taking it anymore from the "Berniebros."