In all honesty (and before everyone gets all bent out of shape, I'm not being racist or sexist), do you really think that enough people in this country would vote for a woman (Clinton) or a black man (Obama) for them to become the next president. I don't see it happening.
2007-04-23 06:11:51 · 23 answers · asked by matttheking_2000 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I don't think either of them have a chance, but the error would be to conclude that it would be because they are not white males.
What's pitiful is that there are people that will vote FOR them based only on them not being white males, without a thought to what their principles and policies will mean. Prejudice is a double edged sword.
2007-04-23 06:17:51 · answer #1 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think it is highly likely that we will have a black or woman president within the near future. It may not be in 2008, but I expect it within the next 20 years.
It MAY happen in 2008. The trend is looking like either Clinton or Obama will win the primary, and I think it likely, given how many people are against Bush and the way the GOP has run the country these past eight years, that the Democratic nominee will win the general election. Despite what the GOP-leaning people on this board think, it's the 15% of the population that is Independent that makes the decision - and they are predominantly against the GOP at the moment.
2007-04-23 13:25:28 · answer #2 · answered by Chredon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It seems highly probable that either Clinton or Obama will win the Democratic primary, though I'm concerned that may happen simply because they'll attract a "liberal guilt" vote; people who don't know that much about the issues, but would feel guilty if they didn't help to put forth a racially or gender-wise "progressive" candidacy. As far as a progressive candidate focused on working-class issues, John Edwards seems to have the most going for him, though it might be tough for him depending on what people still think about 2004 (really though if people are still upset about 2004 (or 2000!), they need to stop whining and living in the past and actually engage in progressive grassroots struggle for the present and future).
However, for my part I'm not affected by much of this. I'm a socialist and believe in abstaining from political action within the two main capitalist parties, so I doubt I'll vote in the primaries. Still, even to (what I feel are) misguided progressives in the Democratic Party, they should look at issues and platforms of the candidates, not the color of their skin or what they have under their clothing.
Edit: oh, and to the people who are looking to Condi Rice as a candidate, from what I've read she's a confirmed NON-candidate, so I think that's a lost cause unless she changes her mind in the next year.
2007-04-23 15:46:00 · answer #3 · answered by Peter M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard to say.
American voters (in my opinion) are a strange and fickle group.
My money is on whomever is the best salesperson - that is, who can schmooze the American voter to cast a ballot for them.
It isn't about substance, it's all about form.
For me - I don't care if the candidate is black, white, red or yellow...or even if they are trans-gender.
I just want an intelligent, fair-minded and credible leader that will be strong on defense, keep out of our private lives, help the poor and under-educated and promotes our business interests abroad.
Is that asking for too much?
2007-04-23 17:06:02 · answer #4 · answered by docscholl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I do not think there are enough people who would vote for Hillary or Obama, we will someday have a black or female president. I hope you don't think that not voting for those who are black or female just because they are opposed to what I think is best for America makes me a racist?
2007-04-23 13:18:12 · answer #5 · answered by espreses@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it will happen in our lifetimes (I am 29). This country has come a long way, and if we get enough of the younger people out to vote, it could definitely happen.
2007-04-23 13:16:08 · answer #6 · answered by Hellur Hallelujer 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How about a black woman president?
2007-04-23 13:19:35 · answer #7 · answered by Konswayla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We should have a black President
2007-04-23 14:29:31 · answer #8 · answered by V.T.Venkataram 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agela MERKEL in Deutchland, perhaps Segolene ROYAL in France in 2 weeks....Whynot hillary CLINTON in 2008 ??
2007-04-23 15:36:46 · answer #9 · answered by Allan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obama is a very persuasive speaker - I think he's got a chance. It's been a long time since I believed in anybody but I do believe in him.
2007-04-23 13:28:26 · answer #10 · answered by carebear 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋