is america ready for a women president hillary clinton?
147926
Woman president - yes. Hillary Clinton - No.  But you guys can keep whacking yourselves off dreaming about it as your party continues to implode...
42370
In many countries women do get elected as president. In the USA, women are finally gaining the political power, experience, and visibility needed to take on the presidency. Someday soon we should have our first women president.
113859
Absolutely, not only it is possible but very likely.Be ready  for the next election process where Sen. Hillary Rodhman Clinton may be facing Condolece Rice. A little more than half the population are women.
1044345
I would DEFINATELY vote for her - Bill Clinton did a great job and she helped an awful lot behind the scenes - would be good to see a woman in power , the US could do with some feminine touches after what the current moron is doing.
799119
To me....this is not a question of a woman running.....Senator Clinton is the best candidate  for the Presidency of the US....just look at the would be Rep candidates and the other Dem candidates...they pale in comparison to her....I hope she does run and wins.....
720404
i would vote for a woman if i felt she was qualified. gender may however play a role in foreign affairs as some countries still have some strong beliefs about a woman's place.  I would consider Mrs. Clinton but would need to hear where she stands on certain issues
213897
Ever heard "Ready or not, here I come."? Every American woman should vote for a woman and so challenge America to be ready, because she is here! Some men presidents have been so bad, no woman can be worse.
528059
Yes, I honestly do believe there will be a woman president.  Not because she's a woman though, and not because she may or may not be riding on the coattails of her husband the former president.  It's really inevitable.  And the people that reference countries like England, it doesn't really compare, 1. because they're used to a ruling woman with the monarchy and 2. we're a relatively young country compared to European ones.  Not that that's an excuse, but the country obviously hasn't been ready for it!  Also, no women have stepped up to run!  The closest we've gotten was Geraldine Ferraro, and she was running with that imbecile Mondale!  I hope people don't vote for a woman just because she's a woman and I hope that a "block" as one answerer mentioned does not result in an election of a specific type of individual.  A woman will win when she has the principles and values that the majority of Americans will vote for and she actually RUNS for President!!  PS - I am a woman, and would like to see it, but I wont vote for one just because of that!
553974
I don't know who the repuglican will be, it really don't matter to me as I will never vote to shoot myself in the foot. But on the democrat side I think Hillary has a chance to be the first woman candidate, and even more possible that she might be the first woman president. She is a strong, intelligent lady that will stand up for what is right. She would have one of the best advisers in the world in her husband, the last legally elected president and the most popular and successful.
803860
No and no. I would surely hope that at this point people are warming up to the idea of having a female leader.  Other countries have and are doing just fine.
1023912
Most other industrialized nations have had or have women in presidential-like roles, so it wouldn't be a big deal. i too think it is time for a woman to be president, but not condeleeza (i'm bush as a woman) rice
507852
Probably not!  If a female came along that truly possessed the charisma, intelligence, political and diplomatic skills that most people look for in a candidate, she might stand a chance. But, let's face it folks, most guys will not vote for a female, and many women feel safer with a guy at the helm. If you are really honest with yourself, you would have to admit there in no good candidate on the horizon, and please, don't say Hillary.  \n\nHillary's biggest problem is the fact that she has surfaced much to early.  For her to maintain a high level of popularity for as long as she needs to, is almost impossible.  It has long been stated, that to rise too early in popularity when it comes to seeking office, is a political death knell for the average candidate.  By the time election time comes round, even the most die-hard liberal will be sick of hearing Hillary's name.\n\nIf a truly capable candidate surfaces in the meantime, I would sure like to know more about her, hell I might even vote for her.  In your dreams.
683424
I think the resistance by some regarding a woman as president is due to the stereotype that the President must be a man. You'll hear questions like, how would she deal with war, with terrorists, with crises. \n\nShe'd deal like any other person who had the job. Her personal qualifications and leadership ability will be her strength or lack thereof would be her weakness.\n\nHillary would make a much better President the Bush, for example. Hillary pays attention to the problems of things going on in the US and in the world. \n\nI also don't buy into the fact that women would be more sensitive than men if they got the job. Women can be just as cold hearted and calculating as men. \n\nJust review Elizabeth "Libby" Dole's positions when she ran for president in '00. Condi Rice would not be like Oprah if she got in the White House, she'd be more like Cheney. \n\nYou gotta take the candidate for what he or she says and does. Does his or her actions show credible ability to be president. \n\nIf people took this line of questioning in '04, Bush would have been tossed on his ear. \n\nFor the time being, we elect the guy (or gal) who looks best on TV. We really need to be more discriminating in our choice of candidates.
281756
There are several women out there right now with the nads to be president.  Many other nations have female heads of state so why no the U.S.?  One way to look at it is being a good mother.  To do this you have to be a good leader requiring strength, making tough decisions even if those you lead (your kids) hate you for a while, being flexible with what new information comes your way, and so forth.  \nNot saying a president has to be a mom, just saying women have the ability and strength of character to do the job.\n\nThanks for a great question.
429705
that would be scary wouldnt it,wed have a pattern,bush,clinton,bush,clinton.i dont think shed win since all sorts of redneck ass people wouldnt think we should have a woman president(like they are with anyone not white)but id vote for her
1017468
Yes, I think eventually a woman will become president.  However, I don't think this is going to happen until other countries can take women seriously.  In countries, third world especially, women are less valued than men.  Until those countries value and give equality to women, a female president is unlikely.  Other countries just wouldn't listen to a woman; they may even be offended by it.  \nI think a black president will happen before a woman president personally, the exception of course would be if a black woman was elected like Condi.  I seriously doubt that she'll run though.
358270
We already had a woman president, Hillary. lol\nMickey Mouse could win the presidency next term on the Democratic ticket after these last few years with W.\nIf a woman becomes president, what do they call her husband? The first gentleman?\nIt's not a matter of "should a woman be president." It's not important that we elect a woman, so that we can finally say we did it. What needs to happen is to elect the most effective leader, whether it is a man or a woman. That's not so easy to do. Usually, instead of a leader, we get a politician. A politician is someone who cuts deals, trades influence, and always if it will benefit him or her. That makes politicians self-serving. A leader is someone who does the right thing for the country, whether it is good for him or her personally or not. We haven't had one of those in a long time. Harry Truman 60 years ago. Or maybe John Kennedy 45 years ago. \n\n\nThere are several women out there right now with the nads to be president. Many other nations have female heads of state so why no the U.S.? One way to look at it is being a good mother. To do this you have to be a good leader requiring strength, making tough decisions even if those you lead (your kids) hate you for a while, being flexible with what new information comes your way, and so forth. \nNot saying a president has to be a mom, just saying women have the ability and strength of character to do the job.\n\nThanks for a great question.