Do you think running for office is easier or harder for women and gay/lesbian candidates?

We notice that politics is changing so slowly for women and the LGBTQ community, yet it will be interesting to see how women and gay/lesbian candidates will do politically in U.S. There are many women and gay/lesbians running for public office, from local office to Congress and Senate.

Do you think running for office is easier or harder for women and gay/lesbian candidates?