When will a black or a woman become American president?
112003
I think it would take having them nominated by the Republicans rather than the democrats.  If one is nominated by the Democrats (as seems highly possible soon), I think it will split the Democratic vote enough to elect a Republican.  If, on the other hand, one were nominated by the Republicans (which does NOT seem likely anytime soon), then that would split the Democrats, too, because a lot of Democrats would feel obliged to vote Politically Correct way, and vote for the woman or black, rather than stick to party lines.\n\nA third possibility is even less likely but more to my tastes.  If the main third party, the Libertarians, nominated a very good candidate who was either a black or a woman (and there are plenty of possibilities in the Libertarian Party), that might draw out enough people to scramble both the Republicans and Democrats, and produce a win for the Libertarian Party.\n\nSo mote it be!!!
713533
I'm 60 & I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see a woman president in my lifetime.  I would also like to see a black president too but I don't think that will happen.\n\nWhy?  We have become used to seeing women in power and the majority of  Americans aren't so narrow-minded against women anymore.\n\nAs for a black president: I think we've already seen blacks who would be capable of being president.  Colin Powell is one who comes to mind and, even tho I don't like her,   Condi Rice.  I'm just afraid America isn't ready for it yet-- too many rednecks and racists.  Also, I'm afraid that when one becomes nominated he/she will be assinated. I think that's why Colin Powell's wife doesn't want him to run for the job. But I would be proud to have a Colin Powell for a president - he'd be a major step up from the one currently in office & he  probably would have been one of the great ones.\n\nI'm a white female.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n in my lifetime.
619673
Yes. You will see a woman President in your lifetime.\n\nIt is folly to think otherwise. I wouldn't be surprised if you don't have a choice next time round - Rice or Clinton - take your pick. Can you see any republican better qualified than Rice? She has incredible influence and pwer and knows the Whitehouse like the back of her hand. Can you think of a better known Democrat than Hilary? and she CERTAINLY knows the whitehouse. She lived there for several years.\n\nIn the UK we had Maggie Thatcher. The Germans have a woman. Even the Catholics in Ireland have had a woman, India has had a woman and now Liberia!!!\n\nI know America is backward - heck - it took you years to give up slavery after the rest of the world - but you'll catch up quick! :)
743689
Hopefully it'll be the most qualified person, no matter what gender or ethnicity they are.\n\nHowever, given America's past, I'd probably bet on a woman before a minority, and that's sad.  Most of America has come around to equality for women and are getting used to seeing them in lots of jobs they couldn't get before...but racism still runs deep, and in some places is severe.  We've a way to go before we overcome that entirely.
164957
There have been both black people and women who have run for President. Both Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton have performed reasonably well in their bids. Elizabeth Dole ran for the Republican nomination against George W. Bush but didn't make much of an impression.\n\nHilary Clinton is the frontrunner for the nomination of her party and there is talk of a bid by Condaleeza Rice for the Republican nomination. In the past, there have not been many blacks or women with the experience to run for President. This position will change over time.
879022
definitley. they would probably do a better job. i think we should also have a black president one day. a little mix never hurt. it doesnt always have to be white men. = )
123637
Yes, I believe there will be a black president before there will ever be a woman president. I know this is a loaded question, but many nations do not like dealing with women. Those nations would probably be in the Middle East. They would try to undermine the woman alot more than a black male. However, I would vote for Condi Rice. Both, black and female. She is smart and has the political clout to pull it off, I believe. Condi in '08!!!
927934
woman pres is fine as long as its not clinton.\n\nlez pres....doubt that will happen unless all straight people here lose the majority or just die off.  and I don't see either happening in the next 500 yrs.
898398
I would actually love to see both a Black man and a woman run for office at the same time, since this has never happened in the history of the us presidential elections, I think we all need to be open minded and think that both a woman or a black man are perfectly capable of runiing this country.  I also think this could happen as early as the 2008 elections with Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on the ticket.
188792
I doubt in my lifetime; because the Conservatives have sent America backwards 50 years with their politics. They would never vote for a black President with their NEO_CON base. I say try to run one, and see how non-racial they really are!\n\nI can bet my life they wont even nominate one, and your thoughts on Condi Rice will be answered real soon!
277537
I think America might be ready, but, since the president is the face of the nation, the rest of the world would have to be ready too.  I don´t like the idea of Mrs. Clinton or Mrs. Bush becoming presidents.  I think the fact that their husbands were already presidents would make them look as if they used their "connections" to get there.  I think it would be better if a woman became president as a result of her work.
917406
It could be either, but my guess is a woman.  A Clinton/Obama ticket is not out of the question.  They'd have to put Hillary in as President and Obama as VP, simply because of his lack of practical experience in national politics.  2008 is going to be a very interesting year!
479103
A woman won't be the next President of the United States, but I can assure you that there will be a female as President in the future.
283647
i believe that it is possible to see a woman president at some point in my lifetime. many people are saying they think a woman will be elected in the next running... i don't think so. it is difficult to run a nation, i'm sure, but if a woman were president, i believe that people would pick her apart much worse than any male has ever been picked apart.\n\ni am sure that there will not be a president of non-white racial status for a long time to come. certainly not in my lifetime and it's possible that even my childen's children's children won't see it either. even if all the minorities put together, someday overrule the white population and elect a non-white president, there will be at least one white citizen that will follow through on assasination. it's horrible to say, i know... but i think it's very true! it will be a long time til there is a non-white VP also.
326891
I think the US is ready for a no bullshit president.  One like Truman or many others like him who go off the principle that they are there to make the country(our country) a better place.  Whether it's male, female, black, white, or brown my vote will go to the person who comes out and says listen I know this may not be the most popular idea but here's what I'm thinking and why it'll work.(if it makes sense)  So is the us ready for a female president?  I think the us is ready for a tough american president.  What that person has between their legs or on their chest doesn't matter.
639036
I think it will be a women president first  When we have black president she'll likely be a women. I think we're in for alot of women presidents.
1086735
Who's all down for a black president