I think it had plenty to do with it, but I don't buy that it had everything to do with it. I know a lot of Trump voters. (I try not to talk to them much because it makes my head want to explode!) They name all kinds of reasons they dislike Clinton, and believe me, they're not shy. But, honestly, the fact that she's a woman doesn't come up.

The problem with making it all about sexism (and I know that's not what you're doing, Neko) is that it completely objectifies HRC. It makes her one and only defining quality that she's female. Personally, I would think that's a much bigger insult than admitting that the reasons for her her loss were many and complex.

As to why I think America is ready for a woman president, I just look around. Women of both parties are governors, senators, cabinet officers, ambassadors, etc. They've achieved the highest elective office in other major countries that seem no more enlightened than the U.S. Honestly, I think most people are fine with the idea.