2006-12-10 06:19:19 · 15 answers · asked by j-chris 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Some people think we are. I am not so sure. Women are still judged much more harshly than a man for the same deed. Racism is still very much alive and well in America. No matter now much people would like to think we have moved past all that it certainly is not true. I hope we can get past this racism against women and blacks, because both are as capable of running this country as any one we have had and better than some we have already elected.
2006-12-10 06:35:30 · answer #1 · answered by firewomen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We're ready to elect a woman or a black at this point, but I wouldn't expect both quite yet. Clinton, despite some predictions, actually stands a decent chance (unless against McCain)
Obama would probalby win though. he's charismatic, and he's clean. he's still a virtual outsider (he won't even have competed one term in the senate by 2008) In the current political mood, he could win handily.
Expect the running mate of either one to be a white male though. Vilsack or Edwards.
2006-12-10 06:26:54 · answer #2 · answered by The Big Box 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Woman? Perhaps. Black? Probably not. But then again, I wouldn't consider Obama TRULY black. First of all, he is half black, half white, and after the age of two was raised by his white mother and white grandparents. That is why he embodies a very "white" persona, to put it bluntly. He's an Oreo, if you will.
Some of you may disagree, but that is also why I don't consider Tiger Woods black (25% Chinese, 25% Thai, 25% Black, 12.5% Native American, 12.5% Dutch).
Why do you think we embrace Obama more than Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson? Why do we embrace Tiger Woods more than the Williams sisters? I'll give you two guesses but you probably only need one. It will be a very long time before America will embrace a truly black president.
2006-12-10 06:37:04 · answer #3 · answered by S.G. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. When it comes to electing leaders, this country is still stuck in the 18th century. Even though she's the best-qualified of all the possible candidates, Hillary Clinton would never get elected. Why? Because she's not a rich, white male and that's what you have to be in order to get elected. That's also why Obama wouldn't get elected. Sad, isn't it? The rest of the world has forged way ahead of us and is far more progressive when it comes to electing leaders.
2006-12-10 07:06:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-18 01:52:42 · answer #5 · answered by scharber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elect a woman? Absolutely. Elect Hillary? I hope not.
Elect a black? I hope so. Elect Obama? Maybe, but I usually vote Rep & he lacks experience.
2006-12-10 07:37:39 · answer #6 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if the right candidate is a woman or is black, there won't be a problem. I just don't think either one of these people is ready to be president.
2006-12-10 06:27:26 · answer #7 · answered by Adriana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not that a person is a woman or black that prevents them from becoming President. It is the amount of money they can raise and how popular they are, mostly the money.
I think there are any number of women and/or blacks who could win but Ms. Rodham and Barack aren't among them.
2006-12-10 08:04:42 · answer #8 · answered by mikey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Americans are smart enough to vote for the person they feel is best for the job, regardless of gender or race.
Oh yeah, and you listed two Democrats
If you are to ask about minorities in the presidential role, why not mention Powell or Rice?
2006-12-10 06:26:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two you mentioned are a big no, there are others who could be elected!1
2006-12-10 06:30:58 · answer #10 · answered by SICKO 2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋