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During earlier remarks, Obama did not shy away from directly confronting men's attitudes, stating that their reluctance to vote for a woman like Harris was unacceptable. He claimed that men were coming up with "all sorts of reasons and excuses" that sounded like sexist objections rather than legitimate political concerns. In this view, gender bias was cast as a primary obstacle to gender equality in leadership, and Obama urged men to reflect on their biases and to show more support for women in politics.