Do you think America is ready for a minority president.?
829403
I don't think it has to do with minority, i think it has to do with the level of education combined with the level of professionalism. Then again, there are so many people in the society who don't believe that minorities are cotton-making, house cleaners who are nothing. If the stereo types are dropped maybe we couldhave a preident who is a minority. But hey, this is coming from a 14 year old's point of view.
996588
Yes yes absolutely yes, this country needs proper leadership, that has integrity, and I believe that I am that proper leadership, here's the scary part though, probably 95 percent of those who answer this question with a yes think the same thing I do, that they are the "proper leadership" but does anyone actually think that all those 95 percent are going to be competent. Whatever the sacrifice maybe, this country needs a level head with some common sense, might I be one of the country's greatest leaders, don't really know, but it doesn't hurt to try. As far as the skeletons go, hopefully the people will care more for integrity and leadership than they will for past mistakes, hopefully
732141
It's still a possibility in the US, I don't put anything past Bush and his goons. \n\nHe may be down, but not out.  Out for those bums mean death.  \n\nI'm sure as we speak they are planning their next move - who is the next most puppet-like fratboy who obeys his pappy's friends who can relate to the Republican constituents (read that redneck, inbred, trailer park, impressionable, reccessive imbeciles) without question.
674821
I think so. I bet there will be a female president before there is a minority president.
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.
811809
I'd gladly vote for Hillary, or perhaps even Barack Obama, who is also considering running for the Democrats. I've always been frustrated with the fact that as huge and diverse a country this is, it's primarily been a choice between two, middle-aged or higher, Christian, white men for President. It's time to bring some diversity to the Presidential race.
1025846
I hope so. There are decent moderate people on both sides of the aisle. We've had to deal with the extremes (left and right) for too long. It'd be nice to have someone in the middle. Very few Americans are on the fringes like most of our choices have been lately.
1086735
Who's all down for a black president
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.
204973
Yes I think the country is ready, it is at least split 50/50 so I think it could swing toward a capable woman for President. I also think that Hillary could be that person. She is smart and a good senator for New York. If you want to see the hate of repuglican politics just nominate Hillary and you will see it at its finest.
353021
You would think a lot of Americans think that way with the responses on these pages. The African American and Latino population alone could sway the vote in America. The question is which way are they going to turn after all of the abuse.
670262
I can't think of ONE woman qualified to hold the office of President.  Come to think of it...there aren't to many men either....\nThis race will be an interesting one!
768037
Yes i think we will someday. i think the first step however has to be a Vice Presifent of a different race. i dont think that our country will make that big of a jump from all white presidents to a president of a different race. from what i have read so far Obama seems to be the best bet he is young and doesnt seem to take much shit. i dont know if the big money in government will allow him to make that far but i sure hope he tries.
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
1090138
I'm considered as part of the "minority" group...but if and when minorities and people of color take over our government in a complete sense, it will be a living hell. These people have freedom and yet, they continue to live in the past. They have to shut up and let it go. Let's keep things the way they are. We are better off this way!
77109
If you mean _American_ president, I really hope it's an African American woman, somebody non-Caucasian, non-male, non-whatever-previous-presidents-have-been, because it's time to drastically change, wake up the small-minded people, and have a brand new view on how to rule this country!
683529
Bill Clinton said, "I'm gonna have a White House that "looks more like America"".  What that meant was hiring many female and minority low level staffers.\n\nGeorge W. never said anything about hiring women and minorities... he hired the best of whoever was available.  HUD - Hispanic, Commerce - Asian Fem, Education - Black Man, etc... then the 2 most powerful people in the world outside of the White House... Colin Powell and Dr. Rice.  And NEVER ONCE did you hear the President make mention of it.  Why... because he is more a man of convictions and wouldn't say... "look at what I'm doing... I've changed the face of things".  What he did was change the very substance... the REAL decision makers... the Cabinet... not just a bunch of 22-25 year old staffers.