Seth Meyers knows it stings for the millions of people who cast their ballots for Hillary Clinton, almost certainly giving her the popular vote, that she is not the first female president of the United States. On Wednesday's Late Night, he offered an optimistic message for whatever woman ultimately earns the title.
"We don't know who you are, but I imagine this moment today will be a defining one for you, one that will make you work harder and strive farther," he said. "Whoever you are, I hope I live to see your inauguration, and I hope my mom does, too." There's also an important, often overlooked plus side of being the first woman president. "First is so much better than second," Meyers said. "That is the difference between George Washington and John Adams — you either end up on money or Paul Giamatti plays you in a movie."
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