2006-06-23 06:40:39 · 24 answers · asked by nowrule2000 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
As soon as the political parties believe in someone's ability to win and the party grooms that person. Actually, the ability to win is in a tie with the ability to bring money to the party, because its not about the presidency, its about the money. So as soon as there is a black politician who can not just raise huge sums of cash, but gets even more donated to the national political parties then it would just be a matter of the electorate voting them in.
2006-06-23 06:47:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of intangibles to this question. First do you remember that Colin Powell was once a top candidate to run for president, but the main factor in it all when it relates to a person of color being (by color meaning not just black) in office is their safety. Colin did not accept the candidacy because his family was concerned about their safety and welfare, which is very true. I do feel that if people of color who have the ability to acquire higher office in our government and achieve the top honors are at risk of assassination, then you have lost this person completely from any forms of government (one less person of color in office). Growing up as a black man in this country I've seen a lot in my time and times have changed but not enough for a person of color president. It won't be long though, because we have become a society of the haves and the have not's and it's growing worse every day. The term "black community", "Hispanic community" and so on are becoming a thing of the past because of the "have, have not". The "have, have not" is now a community of it's own and if you have "it" you're in. You think that whites in this present day care that Oprah is black?, (maybe to some yes) no because she is part of the haves and if they can bask and share in the haves then so be it. This is why companies today don't last like companies before them everybody wants a quick buck and take all they can (ENRON) they no longer look at the big picture, which is the future of this world when they have so much potential (ENRON), so the plight is the same when it comes to people we miss opportunities when we don't put capable people in office instead we look at color or what they have. Case and point, how many time have you heard so-and-so looks so bad or is so stupid and then someone remarks "yea but their gettin paid", even Madam C.J. Walker a black woman who made her millions in the 1920's had social acceptability when racism was in it's heyday, but with acceptability there are limits, hence why there's no black president yet. mail me with you reaction. "D"
2006-06-23 14:37:09 · answer #2 · answered by D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only black person I remember ever running is Jesse Jacson, and I don't think his kids even want him in there.
As far as the comment on as soon as there is one smart enough, if that is a criteria the last two should have never made it, plus Reagan didn't have much intelligence left his second term.
I think as soon as the best candidate for the job happens to also be black, it will happen.
2006-06-23 14:01:37 · answer #3 · answered by Bill S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know whether I would want to be the first black president, but I could see it happening soon. Unfortunately I think it would be a possible death sentence, as we have too many radical racist left in our country, and they would most likely try and assasinate him. Very sad. I am caucasian myself, and it would not bother me a bit if we had a black person or a female as president, as long as they were qualified.
2006-06-23 13:48:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obama has a long history of supporting socialist causes and agendas and has made many speechs advocating these goals. How can anyone even a lib perceive that he is "mainstream" middle of the road? He is smart and articulate and could be a viable candidate based on that, but not on his belief's.
2006-06-23 15:26:59 · answer #5 · answered by frankie59 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barack Obama....Junior Senator from Illinois.
That man is smart as a whip, leans to the middle....where most of this country is.....and could wipe the floor with anyone in a debate.
He just seems genuine and evenhanded....something this country truly needs.
If he runs in 2008, he's got my vote. I hope he gets the nomination instead of Hillary, whos got TOO much baggage.
2006-06-23 13:47:08 · answer #6 · answered by Robert T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As soon as one gets enough votes. I would have voted in a heart beat for Colin Powell if he had decided to run. But, then the liberal Dems would have said somehow he didn't qualify as a black man.
2006-06-26 03:07:46 · answer #7 · answered by quntmphys238 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When will a black person get into office? As soon as Condi is elected. Condi in '08!
2006-06-23 13:59:45 · answer #8 · answered by kelly24592 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a question of let. The president is elected. One may be elected when one finally runs as a viable candidate. Colin Powell could have had amn opportunity if he had chosen to run.
2006-06-23 13:44:17 · answer #9 · answered by williegod 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We don't "let" a person in office in the U.S., if that's the Country you are referring to. We elect them. How about Condi Rice. She would make a terrific President.
2006-06-30 09:32:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋