When will it be socially acceptable to elect an other than white male for President?

Answer 1

I find it interesting that hilary announced her candidacy on the net; followed by slurs against the other candidate started circulating. Suddenly you pop up circulating the idea that we should vote for hilary because she isn't male (right after she pops here with her - to my knowledge only platform - health care reform). And you joined the group, what, the same day she posed her question. I think you work for her campaign.

I'll vote for a women for the sake of a women president as soon as one doesn't act like a male candidate.

Wht not Rice?

PS - I'll probably vote for Hillary if she's the only one running on a health care reform ticket though.

Answer 2

What matters is not what is socially acceptable, but what actually happens. As it happens, the chances are excellent that the year will be 2008, because the poll leader among Democrats is a woman, number 2 is a black (and a white), and Allen Lichtman's 13-Key system applied to 2008 suggests that a Democrat will be elected in that year.

It shouldn't matter what kind of President we elect. If it isn't Clinton or Obama, then maybe it will be Richardson - a Hispanic white male.

Answer 3

I would vote for a non-white male in 2008 if given the chance. Collin Powell would make a great President and I think Barack Obama has Presidential material, but is maybe lacking experience. I would definitely consider either of these two men.

Answer 4

It is socially acceptable now. I don't think any candidates have been eliminated due to race or sex in a good long time. Minorities and women are evaluated the same as other candidates, perhaps even more favorably.

Answer 5

I'd say a good 20 years ago...It's been a long time since the beginning of the womens lib movement and the days of separation of races. I honestly believe that a good 95 percent of American people would have no problem with a worthy candidate of any sex, race, creed, or religion.

Answer 6

2008 its gunna be a long time b4 we get a woman or non white prez concitering that the rest of the government offices are ocupied by white men and the black one wont even stand up for the rights of black citizens

Answer 7

It already is. All we need is an acceptable candidate. I haven't seen 1 yet. We can always hope that Condi Rice will run but that seems unlikely.

Answer 8

Its acceptable to me now. But of course your alluding to Barack Obama. He doesnt have the credentials. If Colin Powell ran I would vote for him I would imagine.

Answer 9

I'm hoping for 2008. It's acceptable to me right now.

Answer 10

When a woman that is honest with some moral fiber can afford to run.