Will we have a woman or minority president first?
146935
I would guess a woman, hopefully not Hillary Clinton
660057
I think a candidate should be chosen and a President elected based on his/her integrity and suitability (based on experience, commitment to community development etc) for the job, not gender, race etc.\n\nHaving said that, I personally think it's highly unlikely that we'll see a woman elected to this office in the next few decades. The fact of the matter is that breaking into the good ole boys club is hard enough as it is, without facing gender-biased stereotypes once you get to Capitol Hill.
14133
Could happen but Im not sure if the American public is ready as of yet, but you never know, she could pull it off.  Id say she has he greatest chance out of all of becoming the first Woman President.
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.
424367
yes because she will be the first woman president
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! :)
110920
Definitely.  It's only a matter of time before that becomes common.  Like any first though she will have to be above and beyond the capabilities of the other candidates.  I think that's going to make a good difference though and it would help the country a lot.  Hillary Clinton I think would be a bad choice as the first woman president because she's already too well known and the media hype would drown out anything she does.
1043477
We need a President that won't bullsh*t, mislead, or disregard the constitutional rights of the people.  Is doesn't matter what sex or race or religion they happen to be.  I can't think of any good candidates to suggest - male or female but I added a link that might help settle the debate between your Uncles. It is the website of THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN WOMEN AND POLITICS.
1093809
Having attended a college made up exclusivly of women I've had an up close look at issues I really never thought to be issues.  This is almost one.  Yes, there will people who will vote for Hillary just becasue she is a woman.  Yes, there will be people who vote against her becasue she's a woman.  Other then that, I don't really think it matters what hangs between the legs of our president, if anything.  It just matters if they are the best person for the job.  But to answer the question.  I feel it might happen and soon, just not yet.  This country needs to drag itself out of the 1940's and realize that anyone can do any job as long as they are qualified.
1112067
Yes there will be a black president as well as a woman US president. It just won't be anytime soon.\nIn fact, there might be a hispanic US president before a black president.
397006
HILLARY CLINTON!!!! Its about time a woman came to office! Bill Clinton will have the liberty of being the first "First Gentelman" or somethin like that.\nOr, any woman...men just dont do it right. example: our current president
63092
Let's hope we don't have to find that out.\n\nI think it would be so sad, that the first woman president of the USA would be Hilary Clinton, surely there are honorable, honest ladies out there that are ready to make the grade. JetDoc has her characterized perfectly, just go look at her voting record, she would sell her soul (quite possibly has) for political gain.
273831
you should ask women. Since the late 60's, more voters have been women then men. So if there hasn't been a female president yet, it's the women that made it so.
276966
I concur with the sentiments of the other people who have answered.  As long and the woman is qualified and not Hillary Clinton, then the U.S. is ready for a woman president.  I wouldn't mind seeing Condoleeza Rice and president.
974196
I'd probably say white female president.  If you look in history white women got more rights before blacks did.
284302
I dont think it would really matter. In fact I think a strong assertive woman...who is still compassionate and realistic would work nicely. We dont need anyone whos a bit obsessed or overly driven about becoming the president. Just someone who feels they have something to offer. Not some agenda or thing to proove.
604319
Well it would probably have to be a Caucasian male.\nAll those people freaked out by a woman or a minority would need someone they're used to seeing in politics.\n\nI'd like to see:\nRuss Feingold - he seems to be the only one willing to stand up to the current adminstration.\n\nHowever she'd probably have to pick some even more conservative Southerner (like John Edwards) to try to appeal there.\n\nPersonally I think her current "moderate" leanings are turning off the people on the left who think she's selling out too much.\n\nInteresting question to ponder, thanks for posting.\n\n:)