Some think that in this day and age that a black man could not get elected president of the US. Well I'm wondering what you think. Can a black man get elected? Would it be easier to get elected if Obama, as a black man, had right wing views or do his middle-ground views help him. Also do you think he has middle-ground views? I'm wondering about the thoughts of the US, so feel free just to say your opinion.
2007-05-09 17:44:12 · 17 answers · asked by jlebowski245 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I do not believe Obama has much of a chance no. A black man (or woman) would have a good chance as a Republican candidate but stand very little chance as a Democrat.
To win a Presidential election you have to take a touch of the South. The South generally votes Republican. Being African American is not a great advantage in the south (although it is not what it once was in that regard). A Democrat African American would stand little chance there. A Republican on the other hand, if already having the nomination, would probably (not just have a chance at) take the majority of the South.
2007-05-09 20:50:15 · answer #1 · answered by Calvin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not believe Obama has much of a chance no. A black man (or woman) would have a good chance as a Republican candidate but stand very little chance as a Democrat.
To win a Presidential election you have to take a touch of the South. The South generally votes Republican. Being African American is not a great advantage in the south (although it is not what it once was in that regard). A Democrat African American would stand little chance there. A Republican on the other hand, if already having the nomination, would probably (not just have a chance at) take the majority of the South.
2007-05-16 10:04:34 · answer #2 · answered by kittyfreak009 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barack Obama is one of the favorites to win the US Presidency because he might be helping the youth and he is a Black.
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2007-05-09 19:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if he'll be elected as the democratic candidate, but if he is, and goes against anybody except Giuliani, then I think he would win.
I also think that his middle-ground views are what's attracting him to the population.
2007-05-17 09:21:01 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is Yes ONLY if the following 2 events take place:
1) Al Gore decides not to run.
2) John Edwards' wife's cancer takes a turn for the worst and he is forced to abandon his campaign.
2007-05-10 03:16:57 · answer #5 · answered by The Peav 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think race has little to do with it, and that lack of experience will keep him from getting the nomination this time around. I DO, however, think that he will be elected president someday. Maybe '16.
2007-05-10 18:24:23 · answer #6 · answered by I am that damn good. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestions? "i think Barack Obama would be an remarkable President." nicely, if we discovered something from this election, it is that thoughts count better than info. "no longer in elementary terms is he the guy for the activity" in line with what? "he's the only that could get this us of a returned on the right music." What music could that be? "i think he can and could paintings in the time of social gathering traces." extremely. and you think of Rahm Emannuel is going to help him do this? right here is something to comprehend, the President the two indications expenses or he would not. it is extremely no longer ordinary to think of how he will do the two in any style of bi-partisan way, till you're returned to thoughts mattering better than info. The "bi-partisanship" needs to ensue in Congress. If it would not, the President is powerless to make it so. "i think his understanding, helps him this manner of lot in dealing with the stress of being in this manner of place because of the fact the President -choose quickly to be President, he's under and yet is in a position to attend to it so o.k.." of direction, it is likewise obtainable that he in basic terms would not draw close what he's entering into. The substance (or lack thereof) in his speeches look to indicate this better than they do any volume of workout. I desire him nicely, too, yet I deal in info. we are going to see what they are in some months. nicely, i'm going to confirm what they are. you will in all hazard nevertheless be concentrated on the style you experience approximately all of it.
2016-11-26 23:26:25 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, if Barack Hussein Obama is nominated his background, including being a Muslim, will be publicized.
2007-05-15 20:44:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barack ...I feel nauseated when thinking of him as the president of the United States, eww, but others will disagree.
2007-05-10 08:41:27 · answer #9 · answered by waragainstterror 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barack Obama has a chance since he is not a Muslim, only named as one.
2007-05-09 19:47:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋