Is America ready for a Black President.?

Question

I am not an American and I really like both Barack and Hillary but I have seen some black leaders automatically flocking to him.Do you think the 2008 runs the risk of plunging America into race politics?

Answer 1

I think America is ready for a GOOD president, and their skin color doesn't, shouldn't, and won't matter. I think each of the candidates are intelligent enough to keep race out of the race and know it isn't an issue, other than getting the black vote (but so far Hillary appears to have that). People will always be impressed with one of their own who is successful, but that doesn't mean the race will be the predominant factor. I give Americans enough credit to think they will vote for what is best for America.

Answer 2

Race is not the issue it was 30 or 40 years ago. Americans' attitudes liberalized (small "L") a lot during the 80's and 90's over race. Just look at President Bush's cabinet. But, no, we are not ready for a black president right now. It is taboo to say that you are bigoted against blacks, but there are many who still are, and would vote that way. The majority (but by no means all of them) are probably old enough to remember the race issues of the civil rights era. In 20-30 years, these people will be gone and we'll see a vastly different attitude.

Answer 3

If you look closely at the field, asker, you will see that black leaders are not "blindly flocking to Obama." Many still support Clinton, in no small part due to the regard they hold Bill Clinton.

There is an amusing trend I am detecting and I'm curious if other people have seen it to:

Have you ever noticed that Republicans like to say "I'm fine with a (Black / Female) for (President / Speaker of the House), just not (Obama / Clinton / Pelosi)." I swear, that sentence structure pops up way too often to just be a coincidence.

Answer 4

I will have to agree with the other commenters. Obama is to inexperienced and unqualified. However, to say race isn't an issue in America seems like a lot of wishful thinking. Racial issues do exist, Many people ( if not all) will consider race. sex and religious background when choosing which candidate to vote for. I believe both Clinton or Obama will dilute the Dem vote and give the Reb a good chance at the presidency.
Democrats should look for a candidate that will win Republican votes. Lastly, name calling. propaganda, and dismissive views hurt the candidate your supporting and your party as a whole!!!!
p.s. not many whites who wouldn't vote for a black presidential candidate are going to say so in a telephone poll......it's taboo......so please save your polls for others who haven't noticed that there never accurate- thanx

Answer 5

I find it amusing that people say that Obama has no political experience when he has more experience than George W. Bush had when he ran for president the first time.

Anyway, there is more concern over religon than over race. Only around 5-12% of people say they wouldn't vote for a Black person for President. And some of those probably are thinking that they wouldn't vote for Obama rather than *any* black candidate ever.

Meanwhile, around 25% of people wouldn't vote for a Mormon candidate. We seem much more likely to be plunging ourselves into a war of religious politics.
Would you be willing to vote for an African American presidential candidate in 2008?

Poll Source Yes No
USA Today/Gallup Poll 94% 5%
Rasmussen Reports Poll 79% 12%
Newsweek Poll 93% 3%

Poll Source Comfortable Reservations Uncomfortable
USA Today/Gallup Poll 84% 9% 5%


Would you be willing to vote for a Mormon (a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) presidential candidate in 2008?
Poll Source Date Yes No
USA Today/Gallup Poll 72% 24%
Newsweek Poll 66% 25%

Answer 6

I think that Hillary and Barack as candidates make this a race about gender and color whether that's anyone's intention or not and we'll end up with whoever can win the republican nomination as President whether they're the right person for the job or not.

Scarily though - if somehow either one of them gets elected, I fear they won't survive their term because there are still enough people who are fanatic about maintaining the status quo that someone will act.

Answer 7

I think america is ready for either a black president.. but just not Barack!!

Answer 8

NONE that have run or are running
When a Black candidate that makes the grade runs maybe then

Answer 9

probably not. the majority of voters can see past a novelty. nothing racist here, but a flashy, big personality, with an inappropriate level of leadership experience running for president is a novelty.....black, white, yellow, or purple.

Answer 10

Of course America is ready for a Black President -- but it is not ready for Obama, who has no experience and no qualifications.