Hillary Clinton Supporters Hold Watch Parties In Sacramento
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - As Hillary Rodham Clinton accepted her party's nomination for president, a number of watch parties were held in the Sacramento area.
Emotions ran high inside Mango's Nightclub in Midtown Sacramento as people gathered to watch history in the making.
The room was filled with women of all generations, some who said they never thought they'd never see this moment.
"To see how far she's come and how far women have come today is inspiring," says Cathy Godec.
"It's just so empowering, never thought this would happen," says Maryam Saadatjou.
Clinton became the first woman to accept the presidential nomination for a major political party. As she spoke about her career, and why she has chosen this path, some women cried.
"This is so significant for mothers, for children and for women everywhere," said Lauren Garcia.
Mimi Budd says it's been a long time coming. "We have finally gotten to where it's real, where women are embraced and in positions of power in the political system, so to me it's like finally!"
"We have finally gotten to where it's real, where women are embraced and in positions of power in the political system. So to me it's, like, finally!" Budd says.
For millennials and even some children who were at Thursday night's watch party, the reaction was slightly different. They say seeing a female presidential nominee in their lifetime was just a matter of time.
"I'm so proud, because it shouldn't be a new thing, it should be a norm, " says 12-year-old Nasma Wali-Ali.
Her older sister Nayzak says, "It's something that should've already happened by now but it's happening now and I'm so blessed to be part of history."
When CBS13 asked if women are voting for Clinton just because she was a woman, the answer was a resounding no.
"It's not just the women aspect of it. That to me is just the gravy so to speak, because she is solid. I can vote for her in good conscience that she's the most qualified candidate," says Budd.
A historic night indeed, but for these women, the work is not over. In fact, the real work has just started.
