While it wasn't explicitly stated, it's hard to imagine the increasingly violent abuse directed at her was not part of the reason.
"It is no surprise to me at all … she could not, not be affected by this," says Disinformation Project director Kate Hannah.
"In the earlier parts of her first term we got sort of commentary about her looks and her lack of perceived experience. The fact that sort of she was, you know, well spoken, and really good at communicating complex issues was kind of a slur against her."
Guess who's come to dinner.