Or will they continue to believe "May the best person win" ?
2006-12-20 15:13:43 · 21 answers · asked by Lily P 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I mean: Is there great pressure to vote in a minority? (of typical polititians)
2006-12-20 15:22:15 · update #1
C'mon Guerro, give the American a little more credit!
2006-12-20 15:26:10 · update #2
Kim? What about Condi?
Smart and not self-serving!
2006-12-20 15:28:05 · update #3
I hope we pick a person who is going to meet the nations needs and its desires .
2006-12-20 15:18:40 · answer #1 · answered by -----JAFO---- 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't come down to whether or not America is ready or not for a black or female president. I agree with "May the Best Person Win" monologue. It is better for America to focus on whether or not a candidate can perform the job that he/ she might be elected to. I don't think the American people focus on what sex or race the next president should be. Of course, Hillary and Barack would make outstanding presidents. That isn't because they are female or even black. I believe there is always room for change and America is knocking eagarly at its door. We as Americans need to be focused on the importance of electing a leader of our country who is well-equiped in the requirments needed to perform the job. The president is always under tight scrutiny. Of course, some presidents can handle the pressure well. We need a president that can focus on the important issues in our country and what he/she can do to get the job done. After all, the White House is the only place in the country where we control who gets to live there, and yes, for how long.
2006-12-20 23:44:42 · answer #2 · answered by jameskidd2009 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Average americans are not overly eager for a black or female. Most middle america/class americans will choose a white male.
It is has nothing to do with the best person. It is a popularity contest, the least offensive and best funded will win. It is rarely the most qualified. Primarily because people that are actually qualified are pursuing real careers.
2006-12-20 23:16:09 · answer #3 · answered by Dane 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"In America, The land of the free, they said,
And of opportunity, In a just and a truthful way.
But where the president is never black, female or gay,
and until that day,
you've got nothing to say to me, to help me believe"
Morrissey
I think that there may well be a reaction of selecting the Anti-Bush, whomever he/she is. At the same time, I know to a moral certainty that either Hillary or Obama will be infinitely better than the disgrace we have now.
As far as "continue to believe may the best person win"? When did they ever believe that?? Did Republicans have a problem that Bush was selected BUT NOT ELECTED over Gore, with egregious violations of the process?
2006-12-20 23:30:06 · answer #4 · answered by celticexpress 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The average American couldn't tell you where Canada was on a map, much less care what gender or what race the next president should be. I think most Americans will vote for the candidate with the best commercials and the best eye pleasing political signs.
2006-12-20 23:20:46 · answer #5 · answered by Huevos Rancheros 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
At this point, Barney or Oscar the Grouch could run and people would vote for them if they offered a new direction and an end to an unwinnable war. It will still come down in the end to who is the richest white male who can bs and snowball the American people into thinking they're the best. This country is still too provincial to elect a woman or minority - of any kind. When it comes to leaders, especially at the national level, this country is mired in the 19th century.
2006-12-21 00:26:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think Americans are open to a black or female president, but I don't think that average Americans are going to vote for someone based solely on gender or race.
2006-12-21 01:53:40 · answer #7 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, they will vote for who they think is best. In fact if a campaign is ran on you MUST vote for someone, they will probably lose because America knows we are not morally obligated to vote for anyone, just who we want in office.
2006-12-20 23:31:52 · answer #8 · answered by JFra472449 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If Colin Powell runs, I'd consider him. If Obama runs, not enough experience. If Hillary runs, while I'd probably vote for her, another 4 years of GOP administration.
You gotta vote for who you think will do the job. Find us an electable, qualified candidate and let's see what happens.
2006-12-21 00:18:00 · answer #9 · answered by iwasnotanazipolka 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Must? no
But it might be about time one at least seriously ran for president. We are one of the oldest modern democracy in the world and still have not had either a woman or a minority as president... Its kinda sad when France has ya beat on something =(
2006-12-20 23:17:00 · answer #10 · answered by neo_t_virus 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋