Data Points: Who Are Better Leaders, Men or Women?

The vast majority say men and women make equally good political leaders

By U.S. News Staff

September 17, 2008 RSS Feed Print

69%: People who think men and women make equally good political leaders

21%: People who think men make better political leaders

6%: People who think women make better political leaders

4%: People who don't know who makes a better political leader

Source: Pew Research Center

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