Is America Ready for a Black President yet?
401538
America is ready for a President of any color or gender.  The question is, will American's vote for such a person?  If the right candidate presents him or her self, I think they can get elected.  Right now, though, nobody appears to be this person.  Jesse Jackson?  Yeah, right.  Way too radical, even for some African Americans.  Condoleeza Rice?  No way - she has too much of Bush's dirt on her hands.  Colin Powell?  A possibility, but he has the Bush problem as well, and besides, he has said he doesn't want to run for political office.  Maybe in 2012 a guy like Barak Obama from Illinois can run and win.  I think its more likely that we will see a female President first, like Hillary Clinton.  She is probably going to be the Democratic nominee in 2008, and the Republicans will be hard pressed to find a competitive candidate after all that Bush has done as President.  The country is tired of Republican policy, and are looking for a change.
1109321
I think he could but I'm not sure when this country will have progressed to a point where the electorate doesn't consider his race ahead of his qualifications. Barack Obama is very definitely an articulate and effective orator (his keynote speech at the 2004 DNC was sublime) but he is only in his first term in the US Senate. Thus, it's clear he needs some political seasoning and to otherwise pad his resume a bit. I also suspect he's not as well-known nationally as he would need to be to become a viable candidate for the presidency. Not yet, anyway.\n\nWhat I would suggest is that he be considered for the vice presidential nomination (and no, not with Hillary as she is far too divisive and controversial). Even if his ticket were unsuccessful, the national exposure and campaign experience would serve him in good stead for a serious run of his own the next time around. He needs more name recognition and airtime to be taken seriously enough to overcome the repugnant racist voters and solidify a base that would transcend the black vote and encompass Americans of all races and backgrounds. And I ultimately expect him to do just that.
885713
The debate: How African-Americans/Blacks of the time should approach achieving social equality.\n\nDu Bois: Pursue full access in higher education and politics.\n\nWashington: Learn trades and develop skills first.
70036
I dont know why the first respondent felt the need to laugh at your question, thats immature. \n\nI dont know if there will be a president who is any race other than white but I definitely think its something that should happen in the near future. I believe if a person of any race can be a citizen in this country and contribute to the economy, then they should be eligible for presidency.
247143
Still waiting,  It's very hidden now but continues.  It probably will continue until we are all the same color, or there are truly no more people who prejudge others.\n\nSorry, but oppress on does exist in a very real way.  It's one of those things you don't always see when you are the majority.  Some Africans were sold by other Africans, but many were also stolen.  During the time of slavery we were then strategically mentally, educationally, and spiritually oppressed.  Meanwhile we also built the US through word, invention, and literally through labor. There are few who could survive such a thing, and the fact that we have is a testament to our strength.  \n\nStill today through covert ways Black Americans have oppressive experiences.  I was taught that I would have to be 2X as intelligent, 2X as fast, work 2X as hard, and be 2X as officiant as the next white man next to me to be noticed.  Often in my lifetime (I'm 25) this has held true.
733173
They are not ready. It would be a scandal.\nI married a black woman and we still face angry looks and remarks.
674821
I think so. I bet there will be a female president before there is a minority president.
601828
As sad as it is, yes.  There's a lot of hate in this world but, it doesn't just come from one race.  Just to get the perspective from the other side:  I've heard people talk about running certain black men or women for vice president.  I believe that if that happened the President would also be assassinated in an attempt to put a black person INTO the presidency.  There will always be racism in this world but, you have to remember that it comes from all races.
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.
223219
1. Neither the Republicans nor the Democrats have ever had a black person win their primaries, and they have never nominated a black candidate.\n2. American voters are still largely too racist to realistically vote in a black candidate.\n3. The candidates who would garner the most attention (Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, etc.) have probably been too inflammatory for the big parties to even consider nominating. (See 2.)\n\nGive us time, though - things should change someday. It may not happen during this generation, but things should eventually change.
434823
If Ms. Rice decided to run I would be PROUD to vote for her. I think she would make a FAR better choice not only for the first female president, but the first African American president. She understands how strong this country needs to be and although she doesnt believe in her ability...like all great leaders....the PEOPLE do. If Hillary Rob 'em Clinton even gets the nomination now....she will be LUCKY. She is too out there now.
742933
NO! Get it out of your mind its never going to happen.  Even if it did he would be so neutralized and indoctrinated into the political arena he would be no diffrent than any white President.  Pigmentation or lack there off does not a good President make. \n\nAlso even if a black person were to get in and was not affected by politics, any bias on his part towards his people would be impossible since a majority of the leaders in Washington are white. He wouldn't be able to get anything accomplished unless he sold his soul.  \n\nObama is a ploy by the Republicans to ensure there victory in 08 because they know noone of any consequence is going to vote for him.
547831
I think that it's about time that we have another president that's not a middle aged caucasian with a full pocket.\nIt might change the way we view the world and what we do in it.
933428
LMAO,oh and another is," Someday I will be the first black president".Remember him saying that one?
411787
Wasn't Hilary already president?
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.
785384
No, neither of the major parties has nominated a black american for presidency. Some have run, but did not win the nomination. A couple of third parties have run some a few times, but they haven't factored into the elections.