Hillary Clinton’s campaign has revealed an exciting location for her election night celebration, and the symbolism is enough to make us cheer in solidarity. Invitations sent out to Capitol Hill recently announced that Hillary, her family, and her supporters will gather on the night she is expected to become the 45th president of the United States beneath an actual glass ceiling.
While specific event details remain under wraps, it’s confirmed that her victory party will take place at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. This venue, constructed in 1986, is predominantly made of glass—making it the ideal backdrop for celebrating the impending triumph of a woman poised to break the ultimate glass ceiling: becoming the first female president of the United States. “Madam President” certainly has a nice ring to it, don’t you think? Kudos to her team for orchestrating such a perfect photo opportunity.
Adding a humorous twist to the story, during the Javits Center’s planning phase, Donald Trump attempted to attach his name to the project, offering to let the city use his name for a mere $833,000. The city, however, opted to name the facility after a deceased senator instead. Talk about a missed branding opportunity, right?
Reflecting back to 2008 when Hillary lost the Democratic primary to Barack Obama, she remarked, “Although we weren’t able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you, it’s got about 18 million cracks in it and the light is shining through like never before.” Back then, I found myself hoping for a future where she would run again, allowing my daughter and me to witness a woman ascend to the highest office in the land. Little did we know her next campaign would put her up against a particularly unsavory opponent.
The journey to electing a female president has been long overdue, and Trump’s chauvinistic behavior has made this campaign particularly challenging for countless women. For many, Hillary’s victory would transcend mere politics; it represents a stand against a man who has consistently belittled and demeaned women. Her win would be a resounding “F-You” to misogyny, double standards, and gender inequality.
That’s why this glass ceiling venue is so fitting. On election night, with her supporters surrounding her and millions watching online, Hillary is set to do what has been in the works for over 200 years—she will break through that ceiling that so many of us have long awaited to see shattered. As our first female POTUS, women across the country will revel in the sparkling glass shards raining down around us. Hillary’s victory will send a powerful message to our daughters—that they can indeed achieve anything, making the statement, “You can be president someday,” not just aspirational, but a tangible reality.
At political victory celebrations, it’s customary to shower the candidate with balloons upon their declaration of victory. Even Bill Clinton enjoyed playing with the balloons that cascaded down at the DNC after the convention. But this year, there’s no need for balloons, folks. Hillary has her own celebratory diamond confetti shower planned for November 8.
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Summary:
Hillary Clinton’s election night party at the glass-enclosed Jacob Javits Convention Center symbolizes her potential victory as the first female president of the United States. The event not only represents a breaking of barriers but also serves as a powerful statement against misogyny. As she prepares to shatter the glass ceiling, her win would inspire future generations of women.