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I am optimistic. I think that she was a unique candidate in both positive and negative terms; and many of the things that people thought about her around her gender were unique to her. But if you look at, you know be below the level of President, we have really compelling evidence. Jennifer Lawless, who was one of Simon students at Stanford at American industry, has done the definitive work on this and the issue the lack of representation for women in office in the US is a supply problem. It's people not running. It's women not running. It is not. Once women run again, if they're competitive on money competitive districts, they win at the same rates as men. Part of it is that partisanship Trump's everything; and the US has become so polarised in partisan terms.
What are some reasons and factors that have affected women's representation in politics and their chances to get elected to higher positions?
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Option 1: "Women not running for office"
Explanation: The text states that the lack of representation for women in office in the US is primarily a supply problem, meaning that it is due to women not running for office. This directly supports the option as it highlights a key factor affecting women's representation.
Option 2: "The opaque nature of voting"
Explanation: While the text mentions the opaque nature of voting, it does not connect this to women's representation or their chances of being elected. Therefore, this option does not provide relevant information regarding the factors affecting women's political representation.
Option 3: "The increasing polarization of US politics"
Explanation: The text discusses how the US has become polarized in partisan terms, which affects voting behavior and representation. This polarization contributes to the challenges women face in getting elected, making this option correct.
Option 4: "New Zealand's foreign policy decisions"
Explanation: The mention of New Zealand's foreign policy decisions relates to the author's perspective on why Americans may not support certain candidates, but it does not directly address women's representation in politics. Thus, this option is not relevant.
Option 5: "Partisanship trumping other considerations"
Explanation: The text indicates that partisanship overshadows other factors in elections, which affects women's chances of being elected. This aligns with the option, making it a valid reason for the challenges women face in politics.
Option 6: "The influence of Nancy Pelosi"
Explanation: Although Nancy Pelosi is mentioned in the text, her influence is not presented as a factor affecting women's representation in politics. Instead, the focus is on broader issues like partisanship and the lack of women running for office, making this option incorrect.
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