Politics | Sarah Palin 7 Women Who Might Beat Palin to the White House By Jason Farago Posted Jul 30, 2009 6:00 AM CDT Copied Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano exits the subway in New York, Wednesday, July 29, 2009. The former Arizona governor has been spoken of as a possible presidential candidate. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Sarah Palin's resignation has fueled talk of a presidential bid, but the first female occupant of the Oval Office may yet be a Democrat, the Washington Post surmises. Here are some of the leading possibilities. Kirsten Gillibrand: the New York senator has impressive fundraising chops and a killer instinct—her nickname is "Tracy Flick," after Reese Witherspoon's insanely competitive character in Election. Janet Napolitano: the homeland security secretary comes from the increasingly Democratic west, and her political savvy is second to none. Karenna Gore Schiff: for true believers, she's the successor to her father Al. Amy Klobuchar: hugely popular, the Minnesota senator is only 49 and has national ambitions. Michelle Obama: even more popular than her husband—if only she wanted the job. For the rest of the list, click the link below. Read These Next The Air Force has changed its tune on Ashli Babbitt. Open that wallet big time for a trip to Disney, if you can afford it. Minneapolis shooter had a plan—and grievances. A 'tense' clash with RFK Jr. led to CDC chief's trouble. Report an error