Why is it we never had any colored president?

Question

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Colored meaning Asian, Hispanic, Blacks, etc.

Answer 1

Why no ***** presidents?
I would suggest you take a good survey of American history from 1773 to the present to fully answer your question.

Answer 2

Well "colored" is a very old term, try using, "Black", or "Hispanic", etc. Previous Elected Presidents had all of these things going for them. (Money). You've got to have a lot of Money of your own, or in your family. (Education). There are a lot of non-white people out there with money and a very highly educated background........but last, there are very few that have the clout. (The backing of support). The closest non-white to have all three of these things was Colin Powell. And since the debacle of the search for the "Weapons of Mass Destruction", he may never win the Presidency now that his "backing of support" is tarnished.

Answer 3

while the term colored reminds me of the days not very long ago when signs for seperate restroms, and restraunts existed, I believe you will see a person of color in the office of presidency, maybe even a woman. But the shelf life of a non white will likely be short

Answer 4

Several reasons. In the past, many minorities were denied the opportunities to prepare for high office. Through a lot of our history, many people would not vote for any candidate who was not a male Caucasian Christian. I think that we are past that now, or at least most people are. I think it's just a matter of time until a qualified black &/or female becomes president.

Answer 5

Mainly, because one was never elected.

Additionally, in the few instances where Presidential Succession occured, the man next in line for the job was not Asian, Hispanic, Blacks, etc.

Answer 6

For the same reason we've never had a president who was poor: only the rich get anywhere in politics. Minorities are still behind in the wealth game. That's not to say minorities are all poor or that non-minorities are all rich, but most of the rich are still European-American.
The poor as a whole are simply not represented in American politics for the simple reason that they're unable to donate significantly to campaigns. If a candidate tries to run to represent the poor, he/she is accused of class warfare like it's a bad thing.

Answer 7

Because people are slow to accept change.

And personally, I wouldn't have a problem with a colored president, but I DON'T think we should elect a colored president JUST because he is colored. That would be degrading to everyone, colored or not.

Answer 8

I just have noticed that you are critical of other people's answers, and I wanted to defend my comment about monotoned hair. I was referring to DYED monotone, not natural, such as when people dye their hair that one-tone light blond and it looks trashy. As for the "colored" (why not "minority") president, I'm sure that it will happen within our lifetime.

Answer 9

It could be because some people still prefer to use that antiquated term. Try 'black' or 'African-American' for one. As for the real reason, many narrow-minded folks are not ready for a president of one of the following persuasions: black, female or gay.

Chalk it up to ignorance.

Answer 10

I have the highest regard for president Bush and I wouldn't be surprised if he could color. Problems could arise if he were given one of those boxes that have like 64 crayons or more, I mean the guy is, well you know....... I don't want to get to specific what with the ability of the CIA, you know.....to cause an entire NATION to be attacked in ERROR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!