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As the exchange progressed, Mace pressed O'Malley about his understanding of gender, posing the question, "Can you define what a woman is?" This inquiry was significant as it underscored the contemporary debates surrounding gender identity and the potential implications of these discussions on legislative and social policies. O'Malley’s inability to provide a clear answer seemed to designate him as unfit to lead the Democratic Party in the eyes of Mace, who argued that clarity on such fundamental questions was necessary for a political figure.